Answers To Your Questions About Precious Stones In The Bible

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"WHAT IS THE MARK & WHO IS THE BEAST? "

Bible names often have special significance, particularly when given by God. For example, because Abram would become the father of nations, God changed the patriarch’s name to Abraham, meaning “Father of a Multitude.” (Genesis 17:5) God told Joseph and Mary to call Mary’s future child Jesus, which means “Jehovah Is Salvation.” (Matthew 1:21, footnote; Luke 1:31)

Accordingly, the God-given number-name 666 must symbolize what God sees as defining attributes of the beast. Naturally, to understand those traits, we need to identify the beast itself and learn about its activities.

The Bible book of Daniel sheds much light on the meaning of symbolic beasts. Chapter 7 contains a vivid tableau of “four huge beasts”—a lion, a bear, a leopard, and a fearsome beast with big teeth of iron. (Daniel 7:2-7) Daniel tells us that these beasts represent “kings,” or political kingdoms, that rule in succession over vast empires.—Daniel 7:17, 23.

Regarding the beast of Revelation 13:1, 2, The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible points out that it “combines in itself the joint characteristics of the four beasts of Daniel’s vision . . . Accordingly, this first beast [of Revelation] represents the combined forces of all political rule opposed to God in the world.” This observation is affirmed by Revelation 13:7, which says of the beast: “Authority was given it over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.”

Why does the Bible use beasts as symbols of human rulership? For at least two reasons. First, because of the beastly record of bloodshed that governments have accrued over the centuries. “War is one of the constants of history,” wrote historians Will and Ariel Durant, “and has not diminished with civilization or democracy.” How true that “man has dominated man to his injury”! (Ecclesiastes 8:9) The second reason is that “the dragon [Satan] gave to the beast its power and its throne and great authority.” (Revelation 12:9; 13:2) Accordingly, human rulership is a product of the Devil, thus reflecting his beastly, dragonlike disposition.—John 8:44; Ephesians 6:12.

This does not mean, however, that every human ruler is a direct tool of Satan. Indeed, in one sense, human governments serve as “God’s minister,” giving structure to human society, without which chaos would rule. And some leaders have protected fundamental human rights, including the right to engage in true worship—something that Satan does not want. (Romans 13:3, 4; Ezra 7:11-27; Acts 13:7) Still, because of the Devil’s influence, no human or human institution has ever been able to bring lasting peace and security to the people.—John 12:31.

A third clue to the meaning of 666 lies in its being “a man’s number,” or as The Amplified Bible puts it, “a human number.” This expression could not refer to an individual human, for Satan—not any man—has authority over the beast. (Luke 4:5, 6; 1 John 5:19; Revelation 13:2, 18) Rather, the beast’s having “a human number,” or mark, suggests that it is a human entity, not spirit or demon, and that it therefore manifests certain human traits. What might they be? The Bible answers, saying: “All [humans] have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) The beast’s having “a human number,” therefore, indicates that governments reflect the fallen human condition, the mark of sin and imperfection.

History bears this out. “Every civilization that has ever existed has ultimately collapsed,” said former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. “History is a tale of efforts that failed, of aspirations that weren’t realized . . . So, as a historian, one has to live with a sense of the inevitability of tragedy.” Kissinger’s honest appraisal testifies to this fundamental Bible truth: “To earthling man his way does not belong. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.”—Jeremiah 10:23.

Now that we have identified the beast and discerned how God views it, we are in a position to examine the final part of our puzzle—the number six and why it is written in triple digits—that is, 666, or 600 plus 60 plus 6.

In the Scriptures, certain numbers have symbolic significance. The number seven, for example, is often used to symbolize that which is complete, or perfect, in God’s eyes. For instance, God’s creative week comprises seven ‘days,’ or extended time periods, during which God completely accomplishes his creative purpose regarding the earth. (Genesis 1:3–2:3) God’s “sayings” are like silver that has been “clarified seven times,” thus perfectly refined. (Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5, 6) The leper Naaman was told to bathe seven times in the Jordan River, after which he was completely healed.—2 Kings 5:10, 14.

Six is one short of seven. Would it not be a fitting symbol of something imperfect, or defective, in God’s eyes? Yes, indeed! (1 Chronicles 20:6, 7) Moreover, six repeated three times, as 666, powerfully stresses that imperfection. That this is the correct view is supported by the fact that 666 is “a human number,” as we have considered. Thus, the beast’s record, its “human number,” and the number 666 itself all point to one unmistakable conclusion—gross shortcoming and failure in the eyes of Jehovah.

The portrayal of the beast’s deficiencies calls to mind what was said about King Belshazzar of ancient Babylon. Through Daniel, Jehovah said to that ruler: “You have been weighed in the balances and have been found deficient.” That very night Belshazzar was killed, and the mighty Babylonian Empire fell. (Daniel 5:27, 30) Likewise, God’s judgment of the political beast and of those with its mark spells the end of that entity and its supporters. In this instance, however, God will eradicate not just one political system but every vestige of human rule. (Daniel 2:44; Revelation 19:19, 20) How important, therefore, that we avoid having the deadly mark of the beast!

Immediately after disclosing the number 666, Revelation mentions 144,000 followers of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, who have his name and the name of his Father, Jehovah, written on their foreheads. These names identify the bearers as belonging to Jehovah and to his Son, about whom they proudly bear witness. Likewise, those having the mark of the beast proclaim their servitude to the beast. Thus, the mark, whether on the right hand or on the forehead, figuratively speaking, is a symbol that identifies its bearer as one who gives worshipful support to the beastlike political systems of the world. Those having the mark give to “Caesar” that which rightly belongs to God. (Luke 20:25; Revelation 13:4, 8; 14:1) How? By giving worshipful honor to the political state, its symbols, and its military might, to which they look for hope and salvation. Any worship that they render the true God is merely lip service.

In contrast, the Bible urges us: “Do not put your trust in nobles, nor in the son of earthling man, to whom no salvation belongs. His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground; in that day his thoughts do perish.” (Psalm 146:3, 4) Those who heed that wise counsel are not disillusioned when governments fail to deliver on their promises or when charismatic leaders fall from grace.—Proverbs 1:33.

This does not mean that true Christians sit back and do nothing about mankind’s plight. On the contrary, they actively proclaim the one government that will solve mankind’s problems—God’s Kingdom, which they represent.—Matthew 24:14

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Ezekiel’s prophecy tells us that the one, later identified as Satan, “the god of this system of things,” was originally created perfect and held a responsible position of guardianship over the earthly creation. It says: “Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; . . . Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth.” Then it says: “Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.” (2 Cor. 4:4, NW; Ezek. 28:13-15) Next, Isaiah’s prophecy tells us the form this expression of iniquity took in Satan’s (Lucifer’s) mind and heart thousands of years later when Babylon became the third world power: “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: . . . I will be like [match, Ro] the Most High.” (Isa. 14:13, 14) Those are the initial facts

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The descriptions given in all the religions are true and have no contradiction. If one understands the different levels, everything will make sense.

The famous psychotherapist, Dr. Brian Weiss has written a book `Many lives many masters`. If you read it you will understand many facts about what actually happens after death. Those match exactly with what is written in Hindu religious texts.

As per our karma or deeds, at the time of our death following events occur -

1) If you are a sinner - Yamraj( king of Hellish region) comes to take your soul. You get punished for your sins there and then get a birth again. You can be born as an animal, insect, human anything.

2) If you have done few good deeds and few bad ones - your dead relatives, friends or spiritual master comes to guide your soul to the afterlife. You are born again and get a life as per your karma.

3) If you are an extremely pious man - A demigod or spiritual master will guide your soul. You will reach the heavenly planets. After working out your karma you will come back to earth again.

4) If you are a great devotee of a particular demigod - that particular demigod will come to take you.

5) If you are Krishna devotee - you will reach Vaikuntha from where you will never return.

Now heaven means Indralok or brahmalok where you get all the pleasures from beautiful virgins to wealth, fame etc. But the soul after enjoying some years(based on his karma) would have to come to earth again. So till the topmost plant i.e Bramhalok, there is death, old age, disease but the facilities are much much better than the ones you get on earth.

But if you want to get rid of the cycle of birth, death, old age and disease you have to reach a place from where you never come back. That is Vaikuntha.

The Mayawadis believe in union with formless God or the light of God. That light is called Bramha Jyoti. But there is a chance of falling down from Bramha Jyoti because the soul is not engaged in any kind of service.

There are two worlds in this whole manifestation . The world we live in is Material world and this all we have any experience about. But there is one more world beyond this one i.e. Spiritual World known as Vaikuntha. The spiritual world is known as Vaikuntha and the infinite planets or Lokas are called Vaikuntha Planets or Vaikuntha Lokas. Golok Vrindavan is Supreme and Topmost amongst these such Vaikuntha Lokas.

Another difference is that Vaikuntha Planets are abodes of Krishna's plenary expansions like Vishnu, Nrisinghadeva, Varaha etc but Golok Vrindavan is the abode of Supreme Personality of Godhead-Krishna,the source of all expansions.
In Golok Vrindavan Krishna is present with His eternal associates like Gopis, cowherd friends etc. He is always engaged with them in playing, herding, dancing Raasa etc.

So the souls who reach Golok Vrindavan never come back. They are constantly engaged in the loving service of Krishna.

This world (this life) is a prison cell and we are all prisoners. Now what type of cell we are put in, depends on our crime committed or so called "karmas" of this birth as well as previous births. We may be put in an A class cell, with all the money and facilities of life, or a B class cell, which corresponds to middle class families or a C class cell, which corresponds to the poor class.
If we are a part of the rich, we are in A class cells, where we have all the comforts of life and somehow start to love this life and feel horrible at the time of parting with this life and can go to any extent to save ourselves from losing our lives.
But after all we must not forget that this is a prison cell, whether A class or C class, and our main aim must be to get out of this prison cell.
By trying to make connections with the wardens or jailors, all we can do is improve our quality of stay in the cell, but cannot get out of it, so these jailors/wardens are compared to the Devi/Devtaas, whom we can pray to for a better lifestyle and solutions to our problems, but they cannot give us liberation. The only way we can get liberation is by a Presidential Pardon. Now how can a prisoner approach the President for a Pardon ?? It has to be with the help of a lawyer. A lawyer is a person who can come in and out of the prison but the prison rules do not apply on Him, so the lawyer here corresponds to a Spiritual Leader or a Guru and it is this Lawyer (Guru) who will prepare the application to the President (God) for our pardon so that we can get liberated out of this prison cell (Moksha)