Why is the number 666 linked with the devil?
There is a lot of discussion about what the term “666” means. One answer I like is given by John MacArthur, a well-known minister, who says: “The number represents the essential number of man. The number 6 falls one short of God’s perfect number, 7, and thus points to human imperfection. Antichrist, the most powerful human the world will ever know, will still be a man – a 6. The ultimate in human and demonic power is a 6, not perfect, as God is.” He also goes on the explain that the three digits emphasizes man’s identity. When Antichrist is revealed, he will be identified with this number. The Bible is not clear what the mark will be: an implant, a microchip, a tattoo. It is probably not wise to speculate since the Bible does not give detailed information regarding this mark.
