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A CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS PREDESTINED FOR THE LAST DAYS OF HISTORY
Following is a chronology of events predestined for the last days of history. The first event to occur will be the First Resurrection (cp Rev 20:4-6). This is also called the Resurrection of the Just (cp Lk 14:12-14), and the Resurrection of Life (cp Jn 5:28-29). The First Resurrection, of which the "Rapture" of the living church to Heaven also forms part, is when Jesus comes again to take all the saints of God, Old Testament and New Testament alike, both living and dead, back to Heaven with Him, before the revelation of Antichrist and the onset of the Tribulation (cp Jn 14:1-3; 1Cor 15:51-58; Php 3:20-21; 1Th 4:13-18; 2Th 2:1-9; Rev 3:7-13). A falling away in the 2Th 2:3 refers to the Rapture of the church, not to the church apostatising, as so many Christians believe. The church is the he of V7.
The First Resurrection brings this present church age to a close. It could happen at any time - there are no prophecies awaiting fulfilment for it to take place. Paul knew that it could have happened during his lifetime and he was communicating that anticipation to the Thessalonian church. Present day Christians should also be likewise anticipating it and communicating their anticipation to others too. (See also author's comments on Lk 14:12-14, Jn 5:28-29, 14:1-3, 1Cor 15:51-58, Php 3:20-21, 1Th 4:13-18; 2Th 2:1-3, 2:6-8, Rev 1:19, 3:7-13; 20:4-6 and 22:7 in his book A Question and Answer Study of the New Testament, and his study The Rapture in his book Foundational Truths of the Christian Faith).
The event next predestined to occur according to scripture is the Judgement Seat of Christ, which will take place in Heaven after the First Resurrection and the Rapture of the Church. This judgement is not to determine punishment, but individual Christian's place in Heaven (cp Ro 14:10-12; 1Cor 3:11-15; 2Cor 5:10). Every work of every Christian will be revealed at the Judgement Seat of Christ. Paul likens this process to a refining fire in 1Cor 3:11-15 that will test every Christian's work. Only works represented by gold, silver and precious stones will withstand the fire. They symbolise the works built upon the foundation of Christ. All works done independent of God are vain (cp Psa 127:1-2, Mt 7:21-27 and Lk 6:46-49). See also author's comments on Mt 7:21, Ro 14:10-12, 1Cor 3:12-15, 4:2-5 and 2Ti 1:12 in his book A Question and Answer Study of the New Testament, and his study Coming Judgements of God in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1).
The next event predestined to occur is the revelation of Antichrist (cp 2Th 2:1-9). Antichrist is revealed after the church is raptured to Heaven, before the Tribulation, as we learned in our study on the First Resurrection. The revelation of Antichrist signifies the onset of the Tribulation, which is synonymous with the first half of Daniel's Seventieth Week that was prophesied in the Old Testament book of Daniel. Daniel's Seventieth Week represents the last seven years of this age. Antichrist rises up at the start of this period and enters into a seven year peace treaty with Israel which he breaks after three and a half years and then makes war himself with Israel (cp Dan 7:7-8, 20-21, 24-25; 8:8-13, 23-25; 11:36-45 with Dan 9:24-27 and Rev 6:1-2_. For the first three and a half years of his seven years reign, Antichrist is a benevolent dictator, not yet the enemy of God. He becomes God's enemy when he sets up the image of himself as God in the temple - the Abomination of Desolation - which people are forced to worship or be killed, and then makes war with Israel, signalling the onset of the Great Tribulation for the next three and a half years, precipitating Christ's second coming, the battle of Armageddon and the events that follow. This is synonymous with the second half of Daniel's Seventieth Week (cp Dan 9:27; 11:31, 36-37; 12:11; Mt 24:15; Mk 13:14).
It should be noted here that just prior to the onset of the Tribulation one hundred and forty-four thousand Jews are sealed in their foreheads with the Seal of God, to ensure their safety in the Tribulation during the first three and a half years of Antichrist's reign (cp Rev 7:1-8). They are raptured to Heaven at the end of the three and a half years, before the onset of the Great Tribulation, symbolised by the Manchild to whom the "Woman Clothed with the Sun" gives birth in Rev 12. The significance of the hundred and forty-four thousand Jews is that they will be the first-fruits unto God out of the Tribulation of a new redeemed Israel (cp Rev 12:1-5). See also author's comments on 1Th 4:13-18, 2Th 1:7-10, 2:1-3, 2:6-8, Rev 6:1-2, 7:1-8, 10:1-7, 11:1-2, 11:3-6, 11:14-19 and 12:1-5 in his book A Question and Answer Study of the New Testament, and his studies Daniel's Seventieth Week - the Last Seven Years of This Age, and Israel in God's Eternal Purpose in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1).
Subsequent to the revelation of Antichrist, another human being, who John calls the False Prophet, will be raised up and empowered by Satan to work miracles on behalf of Antichrist. He will deceive people into believing that Antichrist is God by enabling the image of Antichrist - the Abomination of Desolation - which will be set up in the temple, to talk as God. Among other things, he will force people to worship the image and will behead those who refuse. Those who are beheaded will become the Tribulation saints. He will also cause people to take the Mark of the Beast in order to buy and sell. Both Antichrist and the False Prophet will be cast alive into the Lake of Fire to be tormented day and night forever after they are defeated by Christ at the battle of Armageddon (cp Rev 13:11-18). See also author's comments on Rev 13:1-7 and 13:11-18 in his book A Question and Answer Study of the New Testament, and his studies Daniel's Seventieth Week - the Last Seven Years of this Age in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1), and New Testament Prophecies awaiting Fulfilment in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 2).
At the onset of the Great Tribulation, during the second three and a half years of Antichrist's reign, God sends His two witnesses down from Heaven to earth to preach the Gospel. He recalls them to Heaven at the end of the three and a half years after they are killed by the Beast from the Bottomless Pit (cp Rev 11:3-11). The resurrection and bodily translation of the two witnesses to Heaven completes the First Resurrection which began seven years earlier. They are the last two believers to die and be taken to Heaven in the Great Tribulation. Satan is also cast down from Heaven to earth, precipitating the Great Tribulation in the middle of Antichrist's seven years reign (cp Rev 12:7-12). Two thirds of the nation of Israel will die in the Great Tribulation (cp Zech 13:8-9). See also author's comments on Rev 11:3-6, 11:14-19, 12:1-5 and 12:6 in his book A Question and Answer Study of the New Testament and his studies Satan, and Israel in God's Eternal Purpose, in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1).
According to scripture the next events predestined to occur will be the second coming of Christ and the battle of Armageddon. The purpose of Christ's second coming and the battle of Armageddon is to deliver Israel from complete annihilation by the armies of Antichrist and his confederation of nations who surround Jerusalem, ravish the women, and take half the city captive (cp Zech 14:1-3; Lk 21:20-29). God will even make it easy for Antichrist's armies to get to Armageddon to meet Christ - He will dry up the River Euphrates so they can cross over on dry land (cp Rev 16:12).
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra76EroGy08
The blood moon tetrad has begun. Just as expected, it is a sign of war. War between Israel and her blood-thirsty neighbors is taking shape to fulfill Bible Prophecy just prior to the return of the true Messiah to Earth.
Middle-East Showdown | ISIS & The Threat of Jihad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y90PHFfx-Qs&list=PLsa5IqNLzmFDXn-5T3ukxuEdfI60msBbu
The Middle-East is a lit powder keg right now unlike any other time in history. The war on terror has failed miserably. Its failure has given rise to new powerful terror armies hell-bent on destroying all who resist. Iran is preparing nuclear weapons. Their end-game ... annihilate Israel and America and conquer the world. This exact scenario was penned thousands of years in advance in the Holy Scriptures. Are you aware? Are you ready? Is your soul saved?
Although it wasn't the focus of the video, so much ... the obvious conclusion is that with all of these signs here, the rapture of true believers is about occur. HalleluYah and Maranatha!
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Vatican Invokes Satanic Qur'an on Pentecost | Rise of the Global Religion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9c9Ri_YHjY&index=4&list=PLsa5IqNLzmFDXn-5T3ukxuEdfI60msBbu
For the first time in history, Islamic prayers and readings from the Qur'an will be heard at the Vatican, in a move by Pope Francis to usher in peace between Israelis and Palestinians. What does this mean according to Bible prophecy? Scottie once again shares his informative thoughts in this provocative presentation.
Prophecy of the Popes FULFILLED! | Pope Francis IS Petrus Romanus!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Qzg7op0-M&index=5&list=PLsa5IqNLzmFDXn-5T3ukxuEdfI60msBbu
PLEASE SHARE THIS! - Did St. Maclachy's 112th prophecy of the final pope fail because the new pope named himself Pope Francis and not "Peter the Roman"? In this presentation, Scottie breaks down the facts and shows you some very enlightening information that you may not have known. The False Prophet of apocalyptic fame may very well be in power in Rome after all! Keep a watchful eye on him. We shall soon see.
Bible Prophecy | Peace, Safety & SUDDEN DESTRUCTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ysHIVnh6s&index=6&list=PLsa5IqNLzmFDXn-5T3ukxuEdfI60msBbu
Isn't there something in the bible about a middle-east peace agreement? Yes! There sure is and it is one of the events near the rapture and right before the end of the age. In this presentation, Scottie unveils the prophetic scriptures related to the events that are happening on the world stage as you read this and what is next! This is a fascinating video, friends. Do not miss it! Please like it and click the "share" button as well!
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The Imminent Psalm 83 War Against Israel & Ezekiel 38-39 by Bill Salus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX02KR3wIF4
NEVILLE JOHNSON - Psa. 83 is a prophetic psalm predicting a future war in Israel by Islamic nations, and the nations that make an attack against Israel are actually named. In Psa. 83:4, 'They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation;' isn't that exactly what is being said today by many of the Islamic nations? '
The Psalm 83 Prophecy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ1Oo4vGOJY
Psalm 83 reveals an alliance of nations that will come against Israel--including America, Britain and the small nation of Israel in the Middle East. Such an alliance never happened anciently. This alliance is forming today!
Psalm 83 Is Being Fulfilled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PlavrC9nbE
A great prophecy has begun to be fulfilled, and it's almost totally unnoticed in this world, and yet before long this world is going to be totally shocked and in wonder at the development of this prophecy in your Bible. When that's completely fulfilled, it's going to change everybody's mind.The first visible sign of this prophecy has now been manifested in the little Mediterranean country of Lebanon in the Middle East.
The Psalms 83 war
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lj7PZT4j3Q
Published on 21 Nov 2012
The upcoming war in Israel is coming and it is mentioned in Psalms 83. Written over 2500 years ago, by Asaph, the high priest of David, this Psalms describes the conspiracy between nations to destroy Israel by its neighboring nations which consist of Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Hamas in Gaza, Arab muslims in West Bank, Egypt, Syria, etc and in this Psalm Asaph asks the LORD to look at His nation and people Israel and to protect her from her enemies. This war results in Israel's supernatural victory by the hand of God and Israel takes over its original land boundaries in Genesis.
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