“The Tribulation”
The Tribulation or ‘The Time of Jacob’s Trouble’ Jer. 30:7, when the Antichrist will be revealed, II Thess. 2:1-8, is the most excruciating period of suffering ever known to mankind, Matt. 24:4-30 & Rev. 4-19. The event that will begin this time period is the signing of a covenant between Israel, Egypt, Syria and the Antichrist for Jerusalem. Isa. 28:14-18; 33:1-8; Dan. 9:24-27; 11:22-32; Zech 12:3. Isaiah 28:14-18 refers to this as a covenant with ‘Death and Hell’ twice and God warns them that it will be annulled and they will be trampled down by it. The first half of the seven year covenant will be relatively peaceful while the last half will be utter chaos and destruction. Satan will be unrestrained and establish his unholy trinity and assume the place of God the Father. The Beast, Satan’s right hand man, who is mentioned in Rev. 13, will occupy the position of God the Son and make a peace pact with Israel that he will break later. He will promise unity, peace and prosperity to Israel and the world to get them to follow him. Peace, Shalom! Oh, how the Jewish people desire peace, Isa. 26:3, “Shalom, Shalom,…” He will also place on his followers a mark of identification without which they will be unable to buy or sell anything. With today’s computer technology we are there, just a button away. The ‘False Prophet,’ the Beast’s right hand man, will take the position of the Holy Spirit and act as a deceiver, and unite the world together under one unified religious, governmental system, and everything is ready today.
“The Second Coming Of Christ”
The ‘Second Coming of Christ “WITH” His Church,’ is the crowning event of ‘Biblical Prophecy’ when Christ returns in power and great glory. Rev. 19:11-16, “And I saw heaven opened and, behold a white horse and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He does judge and make war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He had a name written that no man knew, but He Himself. And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood and His name is called, The Word of God. And the armies that were in heaven followed Him upon white horses clothed in fine linen, white and clean. (That’s Us!) And out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations, and He shall rule them with a rod of iron and He treads the wine-press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” This will end the time of the ‘Great Tribulation’ or as it is called in Jer. 30:7, “The Time of Jacob’s Trouble.” However, first the ‘Battle of Armageddon’ will be fought, and the Antichrist will be overthrown and Christ will defeat ‘ALL’ the great armies of the earth, Rev. 19:17-19. (Read) Including the “Kings (plural) of the East, with a 200 million man army. Rev. 9:16 & 16:16; 200 thousand, thousand. China boasts a 200 million man army today, and you will find China in Isa. 49:12, Sinim, look it up in Websters dictionary. This battle will be fought in the valley of Megiddo and Christ and His army will destroy them with the sword of His mouth, Rev. 19:19. Ar-Mageddon means the ‘Mountain of Megiddo‘ and is located on the north side of the plains of Jezreel. At the conclusion of Armageddon, Christ will return to judge the earth, Matt. 24:29-31. (Read) This ends the Tribulation but there is still a lot to happen yet!
“The Sheep & Goat Judgement”
This is, ‘The Judgement of The Living‘ to decide who enters the Millennial Kingdom to repopulate the earth. The place is the ‘Valley of Jehosaphat‘ or ‘The Kidron Valley.’ The Judge is none other than, Jesus Christ Himself! The sheep are believing Gentiles who made it through the Tribulation alive and are allowed to enter the Kingdom. The goats are unbelieving Gentiles who made it through the Tribulation alive but are cast ‘ALIVE’ into Hell with Satan. The basis of this judgement is the treatment of Christ’s brethren, the Israelite’s. Matt. 25:31-46 (Read – Oh, how this passage is butchered today! Read C.I. Scofield’s note) The ‘Olivet Discourse’ is in Matthew chapter 24 & 25.
“The Millennial Kingdom”
The ‘Millennial Kingdom’ or the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth, also known as, ‘The Kingdom Age.’ You will find this time span in Rev. 20:2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Satan is bound for 1,000 years and righteousness, peace and prosperity finally does abound. Isa. 11:1-9; Dan. 2:44; Rev. 20:1-6; Those believers who were put to death during the Tribulation will join those who have already appeared before the ‘Bema Seat’ and reign with Christ over the world as judges, governors, mayors, etc. Christ will reign over all the earth directing a perfect judicial system and will be King of kings and Lord of lords. During this time the curse will be removed from the earth and the animal kingdom will be friendly and the desert will bloom as a rose. The knowledge of the Lord will permeate the whole earth and the heart of man. In spite of all this man’s heart still will not change. During this time we will be observing all of the ‘Feasts of Jehovah’ Zech. 14:16-19, Tabernacles; Ezek. 45:21-25, Passover, etc. In fact there will be Temple worship and animal sacrifices in the Millennium, Ezekiel 46.
“The Loosing Of Satan”
Satan will deceive the nations for one final short lived revolt. He will lead to destruction those unbelievers, who were born to believers during the Millennium, but chose not to follow Christ. The last rebellion is a supreme demonstration of the sinfulness of man, even in a perfect environment, with Satan bound, man will still rebel. Satan will meet his ultimate eternal doom, with the Beast, and the False Prophet in the ‘Lake of Fire.’ Rev. 20:7-10. In Ezek. 38 & 39 you have Gog the prince and Magog the land and the battle of Magog which I believe happens before the Rapture or just before the Tribulation for many reasons too numerous to discuss here. Many good men will differ on this point. However, later you have in Rev. 20:8, the Land of Gog and the land of Magog, two nations at the final battle showing the rebellion during the Millennium. So this confuses some with the timing of the battle of Magog.
“Great White Throne”
The ‘Great White Throne Judgement’ is the final judgement of all unbelievers, living as well as dead and even the earth will be destroyed. 2 Pet. 3:10-13; Zech. 14:12-13. The scene is one of unspeakable tragedy and is the greatest object lesson that salvation is by faith in Christ alone. The Books are opened, the ‘Book of Life’ and the ‘Book of Works.’ The ‘Book of Life’ condemns them and the ‘Book of Works’ shows them that they could not have done it on their own anyway. Also the ‘Book of Works’ seems to indicate degrees of punishment in Hell. Even ‘Death & Hell’ will be cast into the ‘Eternal Lake of Fire’ this is the ‘Second Death.’ Rev. 20:11-15. Then you have a “New heaven and a New Earth” and even a “New Jerusalem.” An eternity of bliss and joy for all who have trusted Christ as Savior and Lord, both Jew and Gentile. Rev. 21:1-22:5. No more tears, death, sorrow, crying, pain, or even night. These will all cease to exist. This is the ultimate destiny for all true believers. Till we meet again, we will see you, “…Between The Lines…”
Jesus said in Rev. 22:20, (Nai Erxomai Taxu) “Yea, I Am Coming Quickly!” John responded, (Nai Erxou Kurie Iasou) “Yea, Come Lord Jesus!”
The last thing Jesus said to His Church in the Bible was, “That He was coming quickly!” Are you ready? Are You? Are you packed up, prayed up and ready to be picked up? Then you better get ready, because the Archangel is wetting his lips as I type and if you have been watching the news lately, there may not be time to go out and get fresh batteries!
“The Order Of Prophetic Events” – ‘Part #2’ 5/27/13