Malignant sores result from the first of the Seven Vial Judgments poured out upon Beast Worshippers in this series of Seven Vial Judgments. “And the first went, and poured out his vial [Greek, phialē, bowl] upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image” (Revelation 16:2 KJV). God’s angels begin pouring out these final judgments, each vial spaced about a day apart in this final “hour of temptation” (3:10) of approximately 15 days. This First Vial Judgment targets the Beast Worshippers with agonizing pain from sores that will not heal, not simply because they are worthy, but apparently there is astonishing wisdom in Jehovah’s conduct. The sum of the other Vial Judgments would kill the entirety of the planet in only a matter of days, but pain must have persuasive value, or it would not be used so profusely by the Almighty — or, His adversary.
Can Any Repent Who Receive the Mark of the Beast?
First, if the Mark of the Beast is Antichrist’s registration of ownership of his property, then small children and others can be marked without their willingness or permission. “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).
Second, worship of the Beast is required, in addition to reception of the Mark of the Beast. The reception of the Mark of the Beast “and” (Revelation 16:2) worshipping his image signifies two conditions to be fulfilled for the First Vial Judgment to target the recipient.
Third, for those with both the Mark of the Beast and who worship his image, the First Vial Judgment’s pain is guaranteed; but, why does the Angel preach the Gospel to everyone, if they cannot repent? “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people” (Revelation 14:6).
Fourth, who will Christ rule over during His Millennial Reign on earth? Israel as a nation must be reborn spiritually, in a literal day, at Messiah Jesus’ Second Coming. “Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children” (Isaiah 66:8). Gentiles will also enter the Millennium, for the devil will be released to “deceive the nations [Greek, ethnos, gentiles]” (Revelation 20:8).
Fifth, in no way does this sanction anyone to think they should willfully take the Mark of the Beast and worship the devil, so they can survive to enjoy the Millennium. God is not to be mocked! “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:12-13).
In short, yes, it may be theoretically possible to repent after taking the Mark of the Beast and worshipping his image; but, be warned, Don’t count on it! “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins” (Hebrews 10:26).
We Need A Miracle 