Prime Time

Prime numbers are numbers that are only divisible by themselves and one. For example: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and so on. Until around the 1970s, prime numbers were thought to have extremely limited use outside of theory of mathematics. This general opinion changed when the concepts of cryptography (use of secret codes) started to explode in banking and Internet.

Although mathematicians have known about prime numbers for thousands of years, they have yet to discover a mathematical formula that can predict the next prime number in a sequence. This is why this number system is so useful in banking and high security–it can’t be cracked, not even by the smartest or fastest supercomputers.

Needless to say, we are becoming increasingly dependent on this number system. Just imagine how many aspects of your life hinge on secure computer transactions: banking, social security, licenses, credit history, passport and other identity data, etc. Remember the 1995 movie, The Net?

Could you imagine the power that a person would have over the world if he were able to solve this formula and be able to crack security codes? He would control all technology, money, and subsequently nations. Know anyone who would want this power? Let me give you a hint: And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. He also forced everyone to receive a mark, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark (Rev 13:7&16-17 NIV).

Yes, we all know that the Antichrist and his regime will come to power in the last days. But do we realize how close we are to that time?

Just this past May, an important breakthrough regarding the theory of prime numbers was announced. The discovery is highly groundbreaking and will pave the way to solving the infamous prime number formula. When this number system is solved, digital security will never be the same and our digital lives will be at the mercy of few.

Sounds like it’s prime time to me.