Christ will judge the survivors of the tribulation, separating the righteous from the wicked as “sheep” and “goats” (Matthew 25:31–46). The Antichrist and the false prophet are captured and thrown alive into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20).ħ. He saves Jerusalem from annihilation and defeats the armies of the nations fighting under the banner of the Antichrist (Revelation 19:11–21). At the end of the tribulation, Jesus returns with the armies of heaven (Mark 14:62). A great persecution breaks out against all those who believe in Christ (Daniel 12:11 Mark 13:14 Revelation 12:17).Ħ. The Jews are scattered, and many of them turn to the Lord, realizing that Jesus is their Savior. At the midway point of the seven-year tribulation, the Antichrist breaks his covenant with Israel and shows his true colors. (Some commentators place this battle just before the start of the tribulation.)ĥ. In the first part of the tribulation, a great army from the north, in alliance with several other countries from the Middle East and Africa, attacks Israel and is defeated by God’s supernatural intervention (Ezekiel 38–39). It is thought that at this time the Judgment Seat of Christ and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will occur in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:10 Revelation 19:6–10).Ĥ. During the tribulation on earth, the Church will be in heaven. The Antichrist’s rise to power is associated with this time period. A period of seven years in which God’s judgment is poured out on sinful humanity (Revelation 6–16). He will be aided by another man, called the false prophet, who heads up a religious system that requires worship of the Antichrist (Revelation 19:20).ģ. After the church is taken out of the way (2 Thessalonians 2:7–8), a satanically empowered man will gain worldwide control with promises of peace (Revelation 13:1 Daniel 9:27). The rapture is imminent no other biblical prophecy needs to be fulfilled before the rapture happens.Ģ.

From our perspective today, this is the next event in the eschatological timeline. At this same time, the “dead in Christ” will be resurrected and taken to heaven, too. Christ comes in the clouds to “snatch away” all those who trust in Him (1 Corinthians 15:52).

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