Q&A: The Man of Sin, Ash Wednesday, and the Mark of the Beast

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/23/25), Hank answers the following questions:According to 2 Thessalonians 2, the Man of Sin will be revealed and will sit in the temple. Is this a future event? Is the Man of Lawlessness the same as the Beast of Revelation? Richard - Braselton, GA (1:04)What is your take on Ash Wednesday? Is it biblical? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (5:58)Aren’t the ashes placed on the forehead related to the mark of the beast? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (7:12)You said that the mark of the beast is not literal. What about Revelation 13:17, where it says that no one will be able to buy or sell without it? Travis - Everett, WA (15:12)

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Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."