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THE TRIBULATION

THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE

Pretribulation Events

Nations against nations = World Wars

Israel re-gathered in unbeliefEz. 20:33-38; 22:17-22Is. 11:11, 12Zeph. 2:1, 2

Pretribulation Events

Emergence of World GovernmentDaniel 7:23, 24

Rise of 10 KingsAntichrist arises

Daniel 7:24; II Thess. 2:3-5Period of SecurityTreaty with Israel negotiated

Pretribulation Events

Blackout #1 Joel 2:31

Elijah Returns Malachi 4:5, 6Restore Jewish Family RelationshipsForerunner

Malachi 3:1, Is. 40:3-5, Mt. 11:7-10

Third Temple construction Daniel 9:27

Pretribulation Events

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCHLord’s Promise John 14:1-3Resurrection of Believers I Thess. 4:13-

18Changed bodies fit for heaven I Cor.

15:50-58Delivered from wrath I Thess. 1:9 , 10Unexpected event I Thess. 5:1-10Nothing remains to be fulfilled before

RaptureTiming is the Lord’s

Christian Future Events

Judgment Seat Of Christ = The BemaRomans 14:10-12

Give an account of our lives in ChristII Cor. 5:10

What we have done – good or worthlessI Cor. 3:10-15

Tested by fire of Christ’s judgmentLoss or reward is the result (sin not at issue)

Christian Future Events

Rewards = Stephanous = winnersIncorruptible I Cor. 9:24, 25Rejoicing I Thess. 2:19 Righteousness II Timothy 4:7, 8Life James 1:12Glory I Peter 5:2-4

Christian Future Events

Marriage Supper of the Lamb Rev. 191-10 is before the Second ComingRapture is fetching the Bride (Betrothed)After the Bema – wood, hay, stubble

goneArrayed in fine linenThe Lord’s heavenly people formalized19:11-21 The Second Coming with

ChristRev. 4, 5 are Pre-Tribulation events

Names of the Tribulation

TribulationDeu. 4:30, Daniel 12:1, Zeph. 1:5

Time of Jacob’s TroubleJeremiah 30:7

Wrath of God (Wrath, Darkness, Trial)Zeph. 1:15, I Thess. 1:10, 5:9, Rev.

5:16,17

Purpose of the Tribulation

End WickednessIsaiah 13:9, 24:19, 20

World Wide RevivalRevelation 17:1-17

144,000 Jewish evangelists protected in service

Break the Stubborn Will of IsraelEzekiel 20:34-38

TRIBULATION

General Description Is. 24-27Earth is laid wasteGovernments destroyedHeavens cleansed by the LordA lavish banquet will be prepared Resurrections will occurWicked will be taken by surpriseThorough judgment + Restored Israel

TRIBULATION

Begins with a 7 year treaty with antichristIs. 13:6-16, 28:14-22Ez. 30:1-9Joel 1:15-20Daniel 9:24-27

Messiah comes in 483 of 490 years7 years to come starting with covenantIT DOES NOT START WITH THE RAPTURE

WARS IN MODERN ISRAEL

1948 War of IndependenceUnprepared with weaponsRecognition by the United States

1967 Six Day War2 millions versus 200 million

1973 Yom Kippur WarSurprise – Gave Cairo back to Egypt

POSSIBLE PRETRIBULATION WAR

This is a suggestion, not sure about this

Key verses: Psalm 83, Is. 17, Ez. 35, 36Deals will all the surrounding powers

Hamas is headquartered in DamascusHezbollah in Lebanon representing IranPalestinians in Gaza and Jordan

Edom receives special attention (Jordan)Ez. 36:2, 5; Psalms 83:2-5

Possible Pretribulation War

ISSUESModern missiles in Lebanon from IranWMD strike capability on IsraelIran nuclear weapon developmentResistance to any treaty with IsraelWhat is the quid pro quo for such a

treaty?Destruction of Damascus has never

occurredThe “Samson Option”

First strike nuclear option that Israel retains

POSSIBLE PRETRIBULATION WAR

Suppose there were a nuclear war in the Middle East with Damascus destroyed:Israel remains nuclear and capable of

warThe world will be stunned at the carnageA treaty with Israel will then be desirableNations may be willing to guarantee

securityOutrage of the Muslim world against

IsraelIsrael can feel secure and will agree

POSSIBLE PRETRIBULATION WAR

Arab demands of Israel are wiped outSecure borders established in treatyFull sovereignty over the temple

mountComment:

“The next war will be a war of mega-terror and missiles.”

“Israel considers Hezbollah to be a part of the Syrian army.”

BREAK

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Key Scriptures Revelation 5-9, 17Some are chronological

Seals in Revelation 6Trumpets in Revelation 8, 9

Others are simultaneousIncludes ecclesiastical Babylon Rev. 17

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Starts with a treaty with the antichrist

The “Seal” judgments begin (Rev. 6)1. The White Horse (v. 1, 2)

Man with a crown sets out for warAntichrist going for world domination

A war will soon follow breaking the TreatyCounterfeit Trinity

Satan = FatherAntichrist = SonFalse Prophet = Holy Spirit

NAMES OF ANTICHRIST

Seed of Satan - Gen. 3:15The Little Horn – Daniel 7:8King of Fierce Countenance – Daniel

8:23Prince that shall come – Daniel 9:26Desolator – Daniel 9:27Willful King – Daniel 11:36

Note: “Gods” is correct translation of Hebrew

NAMES OF ANTICHRIST

Man of Sin – II Thessalonians 2:3Son of Perdition – II Thessalonians 2:3Lawless One – II Thessalonians 2:8Antichrist – I John 2:22The Beast – Revelation 11:7A Gentile of Roman originPossible alleged supernatural birth

TRIBULATION (First Half)

2. The Red Horse Rev. 6:3-4The end of peace in the worldThere are 3 wars during the tribulation

Invasion of Israel – God destroysInvasion of Israel – Antichrist destroysInvasion of Israel – Lord destroys

TRIBULATION (First Half)

3. The Black Horse Rev. 6:5-6Famine follows the warEconomic disaster in the world

TRIBULATION (First Half)

4. The Pale Horse Rev. 6:7-8Death on a world wide basis25% of world population destroyedSword, Famine, Death, Wild Beasts

TRIBULATION (First Half)

5. Martyrdom of Believers Rev. 6:9-11Part of the world wide revivalReaction of the Antichrist to believers144,000 evangelists can’t be touchedEcclesiastical Babylon attacks believers

Responsible for religious persecutionMany are martyred for their faith

TRIBULATION (First Half)

6. Natural Catastrophe Rev. 6:12-17EarthquakesSun BlackenedMeteor Shower

WORLD WIDE REVIVAL

Described in Revelation 7:1-8Going on during the first six seals of

judgmentJudgment is restrainedSets up 144,000 evangelists Cannot be killed or stopped by anyone

WORLD WIDE REVIVAL

Results: Revelation 7:9-17A great multitudeAll tribes and tonguesEvangelists helped by the Holy SpiritPreach salvation by the Blood of the

LambRevival in the face of great oppositionMany believers die for their faith

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Seal 7 Trumpet Judgments Rev. 8:1-6The final seal contains the Trumpet

JudgmentResponse to the prayers of the Saints

These are the Tribulation SaintsA difficult time to be a believer

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Trumpet 1: Earth Burned by Fire Rev. 8:71/3 of earth’s surface is burned up

Trumpet 2: Rev. 8:8-9Additional Natural Disasters

1/3 of the sea is turned to blood1/3 of sea creatures die1/3 of ships are destroyed

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Trumpet 3 Rev. 8:10-11An Angel falls from heaven (Wormwood)1/3 of fresh water becomes bitterMany people are killed as a result

Trumpet 4 Rev. 8:12Light sources are cut by 1/3 – useful

lightFar beyond “global warming”

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Announcement: Things will get worseThe “Woe” judgments have come

Trumpet 5 Rev. 9:1-11 (First Woe)Another angel falls – opens the abyssReleases demons and their leader

ApollyonDemonic locust hoard – ability to hurtOnly attacks those marked by the BeastCan only torment them, not kill themThe next Woe comes quickly after this

one

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Trumpet 6 Rev. 9:13-21; Joel 1:15-2:11Four Angels are released for judgment

Have an army of 200 million Smoke, Fire and Brimstone for the earth1/3 of humanity is killed by these four

Now down to less than 50% of original population

Their horses do damage as wellThere is no repentance from these Woes

TRIBULATION (First Half)

THE TWO WINTESSES – A Powerful PairRev. 11:3-6; Zech. 4:11-14

Part of the worldwide revival going on

Protected for 3 ½ years in JerusalemCan stop rainCan turn water into bloodCan destroy any opposition with fireCan smite with plagues

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Ecclesiastical Babylon Rev. 17:1-6There are two systems, Civil and

ReligiousReligion cooperates with the antichristProbably one world super church

Resists the revival and the 144,000Responsible for the deaths of the believersCounterfeit to the Bride of Christ, the ChurchAn outgrowth of the Tower of Babel –

BabylonAntichrist will turn on it and destroy it

TRIBULATION (First Half)

Commercial Babylon Destroyed Rev. 18Not sure about the timing of this

Both in operation during the first halfBoth religious and commercial Babylon

endThe mourning of the commercial worldThe mourning of the transportation

industryPermanent destruction occurs

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Worship of antichrist begins Rev. 13:3-10

He is given authority for 3 ½ yearsSecond half of the Tribulation periodPolitical and Religious authority

A time of great persecution of believersJudgment based on treatment of the

JewsHide them and help or cooperate

TRIBULATION (Middle)

This is sort of the “Eye of the Hurricane”

Another book = second half prophecy

7th Trumpet contains 7 bowls and marks the ending of judgment

The Days of the 7th Angel in Rev. 15-16

Book is sweet then bitter – the life of the prophet and his message is seen here

TRIBULATION (Middle)

World Wide Conflict Daniel 11:40-45Antichrist versus 10 Kings

He will defeat three kings, the rest get in line

N=Syria, S=Egypt, E=MesopotamiaAntichrist is killed Dan. 11:45b, Rev.

13:3He is miraculously resurrected (counterfeit)

Satan is cast down to earth Rev. 12:7-12Loses war in heaven – trashes earth nowNo more access to God to accuse anyone

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Death of the Two Witnesses Rev. 11:7-13Demonstrate power of antichristThis follows his resurrectionWhole world views it (like the oil spill)Resurrected in three days – whole world

seesThey are taken up into heavenEarthquake with 7,000 dead

TRIBULATION (Middle)

The False Prophet Rev. 13:11-15Counterfeit for the Holy Spirit

Replacement for Babylon systemWorship Satan through the antichrist

Called False ProphetRev. 16:13; 19:20; 20:10Authority – calls to worship the beastAble to make an image speak – improved

idolatryRefuse to worship the antichrist - die

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Mark of the Beast Rev. 13:16-18Required to do any kind of businessMark of believer vs. Mark of the BeastFinal ruler of 4th Gentile empire

Breaks 7 year treaty with IsraelPeace is turned to persecution of IsraelDaniel 9:27; Isaiah 28:14-17

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Abomination of Desolation Dan. 9:27; 12:11; Mt. 24:15-16 Time to Run for it!

II Thess. 2:3-4 Probably an idolA speaking image of the Beast

II Thess. 2:8-12 Choice: Worship or Die

False Prophet authority Rev. 13:11-15Religious capital is now Jerusalem

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Intense Persecution Mt. 24:15-28The saving of the pregnant woman

Rev. 12:1-17 Lord provides sanctuarySatan seeks to destroy Christ as an

infantIsrael flees and is hidden for 3 ½ years

Probably in EdomOut of reach of the Beast – not conquered

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Revelation 14 connects – announcementsFalse trinity will fail (1-5)Last 7 Judgments (6-7)Comfort for the Saints (8)Results of mark of the Beast (9-12)Martyrs are blessed (13)Many are saved (14-16)Final judgment has come (17-20)

TRIBULATION (Middle)

Trumpet 7 – 3rd Woe Rev. 11:14-19Christ will now take over the worldKingdom is singular, there is one onlyThere is no kingdom for the antichrist

TRIBULATION (End)

Prelude Rev. 15:1-16:1This will complete the wrath of God on

earthVictory of believing martyrsBowls of wrath received from the throneAngels are ordered to pour them out

TRIBULATION (End)

Bowl 1 Rev. 16:2 Sores on marked men

Bowl 2 Rev. 16:3 Death of all seasBowl 3 Rev. 16:4-7 Rivers to bloodBowl 4 Rev. 16:8-9 Scorching SunBowl 5 Rev. 16:10-11 Blackout #3Bowl 6 Rev 16:12-16 Assemble Army

Demon led, to Megiddo to attack Jerusalem

FINAL BATTLES

1. Babylon Destroyed Jer. 50:9-16Attack by Antichrist’s enemies on his

capital2. Jerusalem Attacked Zech 12:1-3,

14:13. Antichrist to Bozrah Jer. 49:13-14

Remnant saved there Micah 2:12-134. National Redemption Zech. 12:105. Christ’s Second Coming

Bozrah to Jerusalem Isaiah 63:1-6

ARMAGEDDON

Bozrah to the Valley of JehosophatThis is actually a campaign – short timeA 200 mile battle Rev. 14:19-20

Final Defeat II Thess. 2:8Antichrist is easily killed by ChristBody trampled by troops Isaiah 14:3-21Method of destruction Zech. 14:12-15Ends in Valley of Jehosophat Joel 3:12-13

FINAL VICTORY OF CHRIST

Stands on Mount of Olives Zech. 14:3-4a

Cataclysmic Events7th Bowl is poured out – the end

Rev. 16:17-21Mount of Olives split Zech. 14:4b-5Residents flee from the earthquakeBlackouts Matt. 24:29, Joel 3:14-17

Victory is complete