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RAPTURE is a term used to describe the removal from the earth of all living people that have been born-again as evidenced by their fruits. Just prior to the Tribulation coming about, the Rapture will take place. The number that will be raptured will be far fewer than most people might think. The Bible unmistakably portrays the raptured saints in heaven before the throne of God, prior to the Antichrist coming forth and the Tribulation beginning. The Scripture tells us, in the twinkling of an eye, we shall be changed and be with Jesus in the air. 1 Cor 15:51,52-WE SHALL NOT ALL SLEEP, BUT WE SHALL ALL BE CHANGED, IN A MOMENT IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE, AT THE LAST TRUMP: FOR THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND; 1 Thes 4:16,17-AND THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE FIRST, THEN WE WHICH ARE ALIVE AND REMAIN SHALL BE CAUGHT UP TOGETHER WITH THEM IN THE CLOUDS. We may be asleep, immediately we will be with Jesus. All the unbelievers, the lukewarm Christians, and those that did not obey the Gospel will be left to face the Tribulation. (For an in-depth study of the Rapture, click here.)
THE TRIBULATION is the worst time in history since man has been on the earth. Immediately following the Rapture, the man of sin (called the Antichrist) comes forth and assumes control of the EEC. He can be expected to be very charismatic and brilliant. He confirms a treaty with Israel and others, which begins the Tribulation. It is a 7 year period, but the Lord may have shortened the first 3 1/2 years in some way-ref Mk 13:20; Ro 9:28. We are not setting a date; however, we are now living in that generation in which this will happen. Hate, murder, thefts, rape, and every imaginable form of evil will abound. During this horrible period of God’s wrath, Russia, Iran, and other nations will come against Israel. The USA becomes involved. One-fourth of the world’s population will die. Many of the dead will be from the USA, as well as Russia. One-third of trees are burned up. All green grass is burned up. One-third of the sea will become blood. One-third of the creatures in the sea will die. One-third of the ships are destroyed. One-third of the waters become wormwood (or poisoned, or radioactive). Massive famines, increased earthquakes, and more diseases will happen as birth pangs of a woman. Those left alive will have opportunities to receive Jesus through the preaching of 144,000 male, virgin Jews; however, death by decapitation lies ahead for most that put their trust in Jesus, unless they renounce their faith. There will also be many false Christs and false prophets. A one-world, false religion that God calls MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH will increase. This religion has existed for hundreds of years and exists today. The nations of the world have become intoxicated with her false teachings. The temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt.
About 3½ years from the end of the Tribulation, the Antichrist (also called the beast) is killed with a wound in the head by a weapon, but his deadly wound will be healed. He will come back to life. He then declares himself to be God and moves into the temple in Jerusalem. A false prophet appears that will do great wonders. The sacrifices at the temple will be stopped. The abomination of desolation occurs. An image of the Antichrist will be set on a wing of the temple. Those that refuse to worship it will be beheaded. The elect born-again Jews now flee for their lives to a place where God will hide them and take care of them during the last three and a half years. Power is given to the Antichrist over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. All that dwell on the earth shall worship the Antichrist, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb. During these last three and a half years (called the Great Tribulation), world conditions will continue to worsen. A one-world system will be set up. The Antichrist shall make war against the saints and will overcome them. People will be required to take the mark of the Antichrist or the number of his name (666) in or on their forehead or right hand. If they refuse, they cannot buy or sell. Two prophets of God will appear. One of them is Elijah. Their ministry lasts 1260 days. They warn people not to take the mark or worship the image. There is no forgiveness from God afterward for those that take the mark and worship the image. They will go to the eternal lake of fire. These two witnesses have the power to shut up heaven that it rain not during their days on the earth. They have the power to bring all kinds of plagues on the earth. Multitudes will be slain for the Word of God. Locusts will sting men with a sting like a scorpion. It will be so bad that men will seek death and shall not find it. There will be terrible sores upon men. The rivers and fountains will become blood. Men will be scorched with great heat. Earthquakes continue to get worse and worse. Diseases will continue to get worse and worse. Two hundred million troops will march to Israel from the east and cross the dried up Euphrates River. One-third more of the earth’s population will be killed. After the 1260 days, the two prophets of God will be killed. People will rejoice, but then after three and a half days, they will arise and ascend up to heaven as people watch. Great fear falls on those that see this. Men will be so terrified that their hearts will fail, as they consider what is about to happen. Multitudes will hide in the rocks and say, “FALL ON US AND HIDE US FROM...HIM (Jesus)…FOR THE GREAT DAY OF HIS WRATH IS COME; AND WHO SHALL BE ABLE TO STAND?”-Rev 6:16,17.
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BIBLE PROPHECY:
Rev 4:1; Lk21:28; Mt 24; Mk 13 (1948 to the Rapture) _When these things begin to come to pass, redemption draws near
Mt 24:37-39,44; 1Pe 3:20; Lk 17:26-29; 2Pe 3:4,5 (1948 to the Rapture) _Nearly 100% of the world would not believe the Rapture and Trib. are imminent
Dan 2:40-45; 7:7,19,23; 9:26; Rev 13:1; 17:10,12,18; 18:3,11 (Now fulfilled) _Economic alliance where the Roman empire was (EEC or EU)
Dan 11:44; Ez 39:6; 38:22; Rev 6:3,4; Zech 14:8,12; Mt 24:22 (Now fulfilled) _There would be weapons that could destroy all life on earth
Rev 17:1-6; 18:1-10 (Now fulfilled) _There would be a worldwide church headquartered in Rome
Ezek 38:1-4,14-16 (Now fulfilled) _There would be a great military power where Russia is today
Rev 16:12; 9:16 (Now fulfilled) _A country where China is could field an army of 200,000,000
Mt 24:7; Lk21:7 (Now fulfilled) _Various new diseases would appear
Lk 17:28; Gen 19:1-14 (Now fulfilled) _Many have alternate lifestyles. This is accepted as normal
WE ARE HERE...
Lk 17:25-30; Gen 19:1-4; Lk 21:12,16 (Now being fulfilled) _For followers of Jesus, freedoms disappearing
Heb 12:25-27; 2Thes 2:3; Dan 8:23 (Now being fulfilled) _Last 3 prophecies of the 365 being fulfilled now
Rev 4:1; 1Thes 5:15-18; 1Cor 15:44-54 "Feast of Trumpets" (Very very soon) _TRANSLATION - Rapture of born again Christians who are ready only few
Rev5:10 (Very very soon) _Saints in heaven before the throne of God
Rev 6:1,2; 2Thes 2:3,6,8; Dan 8:23;7:24;9:26; Jn 9:43; Gen 3 (Very very soon) _Man of sin comes forth (the Antichrist)
Dan 9:27; 1Thes 5:3; Isa 28:20 (Tribulation begins) _Antichrist confirms covenant with Israel & others
