Correct. The Mark of the Beast has not yet begun. However, identification, methods already in place, electronic access/pathways, restrictions, etc. are paving the way.
One such method paying the way is India collecting retina scans and fingerprints of all their 1.2 billion people. Been going on for years. They have no idea the Tribulation is coming.
India - Eye Scans and Fingerprint Scans for Welfare System - entire population targeted
https://youtu.be/oeBiZGU23SY?t=2m22s
As I’ve mentioned before, the Greek word is “charagma” (hat tip to Dr. Ed Hindson) - it is used for some sort of tattoo that will coincide with the False Prophet enforcing this systems; just after the Antichrist performs the Abomination that Causes Desolation.
The Tribulation (nor the Great Tribulation referenced in the preceding paragraph) have not yet begun. Doesn’t seem too far off, though, some days.
One such article pointed out that because technology seems to grow in such a logarithmic manner, if humanity were to endure for another 5, 10, or 20 years - the technology would be advanced beyond that which is described in Revelation. The point then being that we must to close to the Rapture and the Last Days.
This article seems to suggest that we have some time to go. Molecular printers and surveillance AI machines that can multiply like dust are some years away.
Myself, I hope we are near the Rapture.
I always pay extra attention during the Fall Feasts. When the Rapture did not occur, I admit to being disappointed. But I am not disillusioned.
God is in charge.