Why is the mark of the beast unforgivable?

[Julius_Caesar]

We’ve been reading Left Behind too long.

 

[porthos11]

@porthos11

I think nothing implies that you won’t be able to remove it, and beg for forgiveness (there’s no boundaries to Lord’s Mercy). But I think it will be, as I written previously — a very conscious act, there won’t be some ‘accidental’ receiving the Mark (like many conspiracy guys sometimes think), thus a grave sin. Probably not unforgivable.

But we don’t know. All is speculations.

And that’s just it. It’s all speculation.

If it is a “very conscious act” that persists till death, then that is final impenitence, which in Catholic teaching, is the proper interpretation of “blasphemy against the Holy Spirit”, in which case, it’s the same sin.

But as it’s been taught again and again, there is no sin that is unforgivable. Even if the “mark of the beast” was a permanent, laser-resistant tattoo or branded-on scar, one’s interior disposition or repentance is always welcomed and forgiven, because there is no limit to the Blood shed on Calvary. Only final impenitence would be unforgivable, as it would constitute a hard-hearted rejection of the Holy Spirit, and that is how the Church interprets the “unforgivable sin” passage.

 

[Vico]

So anyone who denies christ after baptism is not forgiven?

The faithful “sheep” are resurrected first and the unfaithful “goats” second.

Those that have souls alive in Christ live until the second coming. The others have dead souls – those with the mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

1864 "Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven."136 There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit.137 Such hardness of heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.

136 Mt 12:31; cf. Mk 3:29; Lk 12:10.
137 Cf. John Paul II, DeV 46.

 

[Erundil]

Sorry I gave a bad quote earlier, I meant this one:

[Rev 20:4] “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”

 

[Hellothere]

Sometimes I worry when it says in Daniel 12 that the sacrifice will come to an end, blessed is he who waits and half years

I worry there will be no forgiveness during the antichrist?? & letting us know that its a sin to take the mark, and you cant be forgiven?

Just speculation

 

[Erundil]

I worry there will be no forgiveness during the antichrist?

Probably there will be a chance for him — like for everybody — to be saved (think Judas). But yeah, he will be a ‘special dude’, chosen precisely by Devil to do the dirty work for him. And his rejection of God, mocking Christ and deceiving the whole World will bring him to the Lake of Fire, not like he will be a good guy…

 

[MatthewGerardJohn]

Please read this by Jimmy Akin regarding the “Unforgivable Sin”. I believe it clarifies that anyone can be forgiven for anything at any time on this earth and that you only commit a sin against the Holy Spirit with “final impenitence“, or dying without being forgiven of mortal sin, as you denied God’s grace of forgiving you and absolving you of mortal sin. When we mortally sin, we deny God’s Saving Grace which He offers, gives us, and which we have when we are not in a state of mortal sin, or “state of grace”. If we are in a state of mortal sin, because we committed mortal sin, we can make the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), a gift from God to mankind, where we are forgiven and absolved of all sin, both venial and mortal, and are reunited with Him to the state of grace (and no longer in the state of mortal sin). It is never too late while we are in this world to be forgiven. With final impenitence, it is called “Unforgivable Sin”, as the person died in a state of mortal sin. So, because he or she died and are no longer in this world, that person cannot make the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession/Penance, as that is something we can only do in this world. I think it’s fair to say then, that whatever state we are in at death (grace or sin), that is our ultimate and final answer to God in whether we want to receive His gift of grace, salvation, love, etc. or not. One of God’s great gifts to us is free will. He gives us the choice, and does not force us into doing anything we don’t want to do. In this, God made us after Him as He has free will and choice. I advise everyone when talking about “Unforgivable Sin” to speak only from the dogma of the Catholic Church. By not doing this, we may leave many to wrongly fear that they committed a sin that they cannot be forgiven for. God bless!

 

[MatthewGerardJohn]

Sorry, I forgot. Lol. Here’s the link: The Unforgivable Sin | EWTN

 

[Hellothere]

I know what it is,

I just wanted to know why the mark of the beast was unforgivable

 

[White_Tree]

I worry there will be no forgiveness during the antichrist?? & letting us know that its a sin to take the mark, and you cant be forgiven?

That’s another potentially unwarranted assumption about this mark I think you are making.

What makes you think it’s a physical mark, or that you will have a choice of whether to receive it or not?

And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads. – Revelation 13:16

To have the mark on your right hand is to have sin in your actions. To have it on your forehead is to have sin in your thoughts. That’s what I see when I read that verse.

 

[Hodos]

Because the mark of the beast is given to those who worship the beast.

“And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed…And he deceives those who dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and has come to life.”

This is in contrast to the 144,000 who are marked by the Lamb who follow the Lam wherever he goes.

The choice is you take the mark of the beast which compels you to idolatry, or remain faithful to the Lamb.

 

[Hellothere]

but is there only so long to get that mark of the lamb?

 

[Hodos]

but is there only so long to get that mark of the lamb?

You have the rest of your life (however long God’s grace allows that to be) to be marked by the Lamb. Are you baptized? Is your faith in Christ as your Savior?

 

[Peebo]

As a former Pentecostal I know there were some churches who believed that when Catholics were baptized into the Catholic (Whore of Babylon) church their souls were condemned to eternal damnation, that is why it was so important to save them.

 

[Hellothere]

but I think we are at the end of end times?

 

[Hodos]

but I think we are at the end of end times?

Maybe, maybe not. Every generation has a tendency to think they are the ones who will see Christ return. So far it hasn’t happened. Even Christ did not know the day or the hour. Our job is to remain faithful stewards until the Master returns. My point is that if you are in Christ, you are marked by the Lamb.

 

[Hellothere]

Are you sure he doesn’t return in secret?

 

[Hodos]

Are you sure he doesn’t return in secret?

What does scripture say about Christ’s return?

 

[Hellothere]

blood moons, signs in the sky… its vague

 

[Hellothere]

he’ll be like a theif in the night