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Renowned preacher, Franklin Graham, has said that he does not have the belief that the “vaccine passport” chip implant developed by a Swedish company is the mark of the beast described in the Bible. However, he stated that it could be close to what has been said.
Graham’s statement was in response to the news that several Swedes are having microchips the size of a grain of rice implanted under their skin, storing COVID-19 vaccine passport information and other personal data.
Various comments online have said that the microchips could be the “mark of the beast” described in the book of Revelation.
The preacher, who is the head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, made a post on his Facebook page saying, “The Bible tells us that in the end times there will be a one world system. Revelation 13:16-17 says, ‘Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark…’
“Right now, a Swedish company has developed a ‘vaccine passport’ chip that is implanted under the skin and can be scanned. It could be required to enter restaurants or businesses, fly commercially, etc. I personally do not think this particular chip is the mark the Bible talks about, but it does make you think how close we may be.”
Graham noted that he does not have anything against vaccinations and believes being vaccinated is “important and helps save lives.” Nevertheless, he said that political leaders have used the COVID-19 pandemic “as an excuse to exert more and more control since many world leaders are still using COVID to lock down their countries.”
He continued, “Christians around the world are wondering if COVID-19 is being used as a way to condition the world population to accept a mark like this, whatever form it may take,” Graham said.
The 69-year-old cleric added that although the chips being scanned under the skin can be scary, Christians should continue to put their faith in Jesus Christ.
“If a scannable chip under the skin can contain vaccine information, adding other personal information and financial data could be a short step away. This may sound frightening; but people who have put their faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, don’t need to be afraid.
“We should not live in fear. God told us what was coming in His Word. Make sure that your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life by repenting of your sins and putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ.”
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