When will the mark of the beast appear?
The mark of the beast will not come on the scene until the Antichrist comes and the tribulation begins. At that time, the false religious leader will cause all people, small and great, rich and poor, to receive a mark to buy or sell. Believers will not be present.
Les teaches that the mark of the beast will not appear until the Antichrist comes and the world is in the tribulation. He explains that the false religious leader will cause all, small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand or forehead so no one can buy or sell without it. Les has taught since computers emerged in the early seventies that this mark is an 18-digit computer number, possibly placed on the hand or forehead and made visible only by ultraviolet light. It will be used electronically for purchases and salaries. Christians will not be there, so believers do not have to worry about being forced to take it.