GMS Great Millstone

How misused: Repeatedly and dogmatically interpreted as a literal, physical microchip implant (RFID, Neuralink, digital ID systems or CBDCs) that is imminent and will be mandatory, rather than a symbolic test of allegiance and worship to the Antichrist system. They claim this specific technological interpretation is unique to GMS and that all other views are 'false' or 'sold out.'

Scripture's answer: The Mark of the Beast in Revelation is primarily symbolic, signifying allegiance and worship to the Beast system in opposition to God. While it has economic consequences, reducing it solely to a technological implant misses the spiritual dimension of idolatry and conscience. It symbolizes a defiant act of worship, willingly given.

How misused: Misinterpreted as a literal prophecy of future widespread polygamy in the coming kingdom or as a present-day justification for Male-dominated sexual objectification, due to a shortage of (Israelite) men or women's desperation. This twisting of the text, which is a prophecy of national devastation and scarcity after judgment, supports misogynistic views.

Scripture's answer: Isaiah 4:1 depicts a dire situation resulting from severe depopulation due to divine judgment or war, where women are desperate to secure a man even under humiliating terms, in order to avoid the intense social shame of being unmarried and childless. It is a sign of judgment and disgrace, not a sanction or blessing of polygamy.

How misused: Exclusively and anachronistically applied to Black Americans and the transatlantic slave trade as definitive proof of their Israelite identity. This neglects the broader historical context of Israel's captivities and the conditional nature of the Mosaic covenant, misapplying it to a specific modern racial group to justify racial superiority and animosity.

Scripture's answer: Deuteronomy 28 describes the consequences of covenant faithfulness and unfaithfulness for ancient Israel. While it includes various forms of oppression and scattering, applying it exclusively to the transatlantic slave trade and to modern Black Americans as the sole fulfillment is an eisegesis that ignores the historical context of Israel's exiles and the universal nature of sin and suffering. The New Testament teaches a spiritual Israel irrespective of race.

How misused: Consistently misidentified as solely referring to the modern United States as 'Babylon the Great,' despite historical fulfillment in ancient Babylon. This leads to predictions of America's imminent nuclear destruction by nations like Russia and its allies.

Scripture's answer: Jeremiah 50-51 are prophecies of judgment against ancient Babylon, which were largely fulfilled by the Medo-Persian conquest in 539 BC. While Revelation's 'Babylon the Great' can be seen as a symbolic representation of a wicked world system or (by many commentators) ancient Rome, directly equating it to the modern USA often ignores historical fulfillment and the symbolic nature of apocalyptic literature.

How misused: Directly and literally identified with modern geopolitical entities. The 'whore' is consistently identified as the U.S.A., the 'beast' as NATO/EU, and the 'ten horns' as specific European nations, predicting their violent turning against and destruction of America, ignoring the symbolic nature of apocalyptic literature.

Scripture's answer: Revelation 17 uses symbolic language to describe a spiritual harlot (representing apostate religion or an idolatrous system) and a beast power that wages war against God's people. Interpretations vary widely, but directly mapping modern nations as literal fulfillments often disregards the symbolic genre and historical context (e.g., Rome as the seven-hilled city).

How misused: Interpreted as the spiritual or physical awakening of Black Americans to their Israelite identity in America (equated with the 'valley'), rather than a figurative prophecy of the national and spiritual restoration of Israel (both Northern and Southern Kingdoms) to their land.

Scripture's answer: Ezekiel 37 is a prophecy about the restoration and reunification of the whole house of Israel, signifying national and spiritual revival. Confining its fulfillment solely to the awakening of Black Americans in the USA misinterprets its historical and spiritual scope.

How misused: Misinterpreted as a literal, prophetic reference to the modern US military, predestined for destruction in the Middle East, often specifically regarding Iran. This takes an ancient prophecy about an invading army (possibly a locust plague or actual ancient army) out of its original context.

Scripture's answer: Joel 2 describes a devastating invasion, possibly a locust plague or a human army from the north, bringing judgment upon Judah. Applying it directly and anachronistically to the modern US military and specific geopolitical conflicts misreads the text's original context and intent.

How misused: The term 'world' (kosmos) is reinterpreted to exclusively mean 'Israelites,' thus denying universal salvation and reaffirming their ethnocentric 'Israelites-only' salvation doctrine. This rejects God's love and redemptive plan for all humanity.

Scripture's answer: In John 3:16, 'world' (kosmos) refers to humanity in general, emphasizing the universal scope of God's love and the offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to all people, regardless of ethnic background. Limiting it to 'Israelites' fundamentally contradicts the New Testament message.