If we cannot use the facts given to us in Revelation as a rock solid guide to get us through the Apocalypse (if it happens during our lifetime), then there is no point in paying any further attention to Scripture. If the Revelation is not a literal guide to the end time, but requires interpretation (which is subjective), then it is all a big lie that cannot be trusted.
God is just. God is not the author of confusion. I am aware of all of the allegations of tampering with the Bible, but I also believe that God set up certain rules in this world that the rulers of the darkness of this world must follow. God requires each person to choose Jesus by his or her own free will. Satan can use many tricks and deceptions to fool us, but he cannot outright remove the truth of God. The Word of God is the only lifeline and it will remain as such until the end. The Revelation is not up for subjective interpretation that produces a million theories and ten million books. It means what it says. It is a map that can be trusted to get you through it if you are one of those who end up going through it. We can trust in and follow God's Word.
There may come a time when they implement a chip system and let's just say that it is not the mark of the beast. I will refuse to participate whether or not such a system is the beast system. Many people say that. But Satan is on every US dollar. How many Christians do you know who would turn down a truckload of US dollars with pyramids and hexagrams on them? The pyramid, eye and hexagram on the US dollar was one of many tests that the powers that be have run on us to see how we respond to the satanic in plain sight. Many Christians call it out and so do I. None of them refuse to participate and neither have I. If I did things would get very tough very fast. I am not a farmer nor am I much of a survivalist. If I were to refuse to participate in cash because it is a satanic system with occult symbols on it I would probably have to resign myself to utter poverty and maybe death. That may be exactly what happens with any chip system that comes about. Until then render unto Caesar.
God's Word tells us that the followers of Satan will put a literal mark on people, like a brand, and it will be the number 666. Christians will recognize this number. It may also be the name or "mark" of the person associated with the number. You will know. This will not only involve simple commerce. This is primarily about worship. The people will take his mark AND worship him. If the system does not involve worship of the beast, then it is not the Apocalypse. Can the world move to a biochip economy without that actually being the Apocalypse. Maybe it could. That sort of thing could be conditioning for the mark and also a wearing down of those who are suspicious, as they see the system implemented and then 10 years goes by with no end of the world in sight. Can you survive 10 years cut off from the economy because you suspect that it might be the beast economy? After 42 months will you let your guard down? The Bible does not say that such a thing will not happen. It also said nothing about 911 and that event is connected to the end time. This is why it is important to take the Bible at face value when it says the mark, name or number of the supernatural beast will be etched into the flesh of the head or right hand and that WORSHIP will go hand-in-hand with this economic system.
When you see people branding the beast mark into their flesh and bowing to this supernatural beast you will know that the time has come. you will know that there can be no more than 42 months to the end of the beast's reign. The Greek word that is used in the Revelation for worship is the same Greek word that was used by Satan when he offered Jesus the kingdoms of the earth:
Matthew 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.The Greek word for worship that is used in these verses is proskuneo, which is in the sense of a dog licking its master's hand. Do you think there will be any confusion about whether you are in the Apocalypse? The penalty for not worshiping the beast will be death. Given all of these cues do you think it is necessary to run out and buy the latest book touting itself as your last chance survival guide to surfing the Apocalypse?
Revelation 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
It is very simple. There is no trick to seeing through the deceptions and delusions of the Tribulation beast. Refusal to believe the Bible is what blinds people to what will be going on. The hardness of their hearts.