An End Times Timeline - Maui Was a
DEWS Weapons Massacre - Update on the Orchestrated Global Invasion &
Consequences - Charlie Ward On BRICS - Macgregor Exposes Neocon Cabal - Steve
Quayle & Michael Yon and more.
Research & Comments by Pastor
Gary Boyd
Aug. 25th 2023
US MILITARY NEWS: Restored Republic
via a GCR: Update as of August 25, 2023 - By Ivar Casandra | 08/25/2023 – The
world knows now Maui was a DEWS weapons massacre – FEMA being hunted down by US
Marines on Maui – Trump is President through continuity of government – Biden
regime will be gone soon - https://restoredrepublic.co/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-august-25-2023/
BLP: Retired Colonel Douglas
Macgregor Exposes Neocon Cabal Promoting War in Ukraine on “Tucker on Twitter”
- By Jose Nino - Aug 24, 2023 - Retired United States Colonel Douglas Macgregor
believes that the neoconservatives who have embedded themselves in the Biden
administration have brought about “horrific” damage to Ukraine. In an
appearance on Tucker on Twitter on August 21, 2023, Macgregor declared that
these people calling for greater escalation in Ukraine against Russia will lead
to “the destruction of our whole [American] republic.” “What we’ve done has
backfired,” Macgregor added with respect to the United States and its NATO satrapies
proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. https://bigleaguepolitics.com/retired-colonel-douglas-macgregor-exposes-neocon-cabal-promoting-war-in-ukraine-on-tucker-on-twitter/
NEW Steve Quayle & Michael Yon:
Unfiltered Update on the Orchestrated Global Invasion & Consequences | The
Hagmann Report | Aug. 24, 2023 - Friday, August 25, 2023 8:33 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/new-steve-quayle-michael-yon-unfiltered-update-on-the-orchestrated-global-invasion-consequences-the-hagmann-report-aug-24-2023-2544566.html
WATCH CAREFULLY: Donald Trump &
Tucker Carlson Are Trying To Tell Us Something VITAL. - Friday, August 25, 2023
9:09 - The political landscape is riddled with intrigue and hidden agendas,
there emerges a voice that seeks to cut through the noise and reveal the truth.
That voice belongs to none other than Tucker Carlson, a beacon of revelation in
these tumultuous times. https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/watch-carefully-donald-trump-tucker-carlson-are-trying-to-tell-us-something-vital-3797831.html
New Benjamin Fulford: Huge Hawaii
Maui Friday Intel! Mass Geopolitical Update August 25, 2023 - Friday, August
25, 2023 9:16 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/new-benjamin-fulford-huge-friday-intel-mass-geopolitical-update-august-25-2023-2544571.html
Charlie Ward: The Insiders Club With
Dr. Jan Halper-Hayes, David Mahoney (Video) - Friday, August 25, 2023 6:41 - New
Intel from the biggies of the truth movement! Charlie Ward, David Mahoney, and
Dr. Jan Harper! https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/charlie-ward-the-insiders-club-with-dr-jan-halper-hayes-david-mahoney-video-3797821.html
X22 Report: Is The Fed About To Make
A Move That Will Destroy The Currency? Insanity!! - Bob Kudla - Must Video - Friday,
August 25, 2023 9:40 - Bob is the created and owner of Trade Genius Academy.
Bob also does a podcast on YouTube which is called Trade Genius. Bob begins the
conversation talking retail. The earning is in and the stores are not doing
well, as time goes on we are going to see stores start to close and this
holiday season is not going to look good. The Fed is about to make a move that
will most likely destroy the currency, they want to change the Fed target rate,
if they decide to do this the value of the currency drops, game over. We are
now seeing insanity in the economy. https://beforeitsnews.com/economics-and-politics/2023/08/x22-report-is-the-fed-about-to-make-a-move-that-will-destroy-the-currency-insanity-bob-kudla-must-video-2531090.html
Situation Update: Is The Arrest Of
President Trump An Act Of War? BRICS De-Dollarization Here! Maui Fire Has Many
Missing Children & FEMA Corruption! Climate Smart City Program! - Thursday,
August 24, 2023 22:41 - GLOBAL EBS, CORRUPT CIA, GCR/JUDY BYINGTON UPDATE, EYES
WIDE SHUT A SATANIC DOCUMENTARY, BRITNEY SPEARS MK ULTRA VICTIM, HUGH HEFNER
CIA, PROTESTS AGAINST MIGRANTS IN NYC, RUSSIAN MOD HIGHLIGHTS, UKRAINE BOMBS
BABY HOSPITAL, TUCKER TRUMP INTERVIEW BIGGER THAN FOX NEWS DEBATE AND MORE. https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/08/situation-update-is-the-arrest-of-president-trump-an-act-of-war-brics-de-dollarization-here-maui-fire-has-many-missing-children-fema-corruption-climate-smart-city-program-3671021.html
Saudi Arabia’s desert city NEOM will
grow its own crops inside Dutch greenhouses - Friday, August 25, 2023 10:57 - NEOM
has announced a collaboration with Dutch greenhouse company Van Der Hoeven in
an effort to introduce flourishing gardens amidst the arid deserts of Saudi
Arabia. As the ‘city of the future’ hopes to become a self-sustaining oasis and
home to millions of people, food security has become a priority for the city’s
planners. The Dutch horticultural experts have been enlisted to design, build,
and operate two test facilities together covering 110,000 square-meters along
the city’s outskirts. With this urban farming solution, the team plans to
create a controlled climate for efficient and sustainable food production. https://beforeitsnews.com/food-and-farming/2023/08/saudi-arabias-desert-city-neom-will-grow-its-own-crops-inside-dutch-greenhouses-2533257.html
WILLIAM REED: Douglas Macgregor - A
NEW COUNTERATTACK - Friday, August 25, 2023 10:56 - Every major crisis or
conflict often begins with a collective oversight. This isn’t merely about
overlooking past events, but a deeper disregard for understanding the
intricacies of regions and their potential adversaries. It’s a dismissal of the
essence of comprehending the interests of other nations. Today’s global
landscape is marked by dominant forces, notably in Washington and parts of
Europe… https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/douglas-macgregor-a-new-counterattack-3797833.html
In-Depth: Blackrock Sits At The Apex
Of The Deep State, Holding Unfathomable Power To Reshape The Global Economy –
By Alex Newman - August 23, 2023 - Despite what you may have heard, it is about
much more than “money.” It always has been. The recent cultural transformation
of corporate America — think Bud Light, Target, and Disney as some of the more
recent examples — has shocked traditional Americans to the core. Suddenly, it
seems that every major company in the nation has gone “woke,” promoting
everything from man-made global-warming alarmism and “transgender” mutilation
of children’s genitals to godless globalism and vicious race-mongering. It is
all happening under the guise of improving “Environmental, Social, Governance”
(ESG) scores and “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) metrics. https://harbingersdaily.com/in-depth-blackrock-sits-at-the-apex-of-the-deep-state-holding-unfathomable-power-to-reshape-the-global-economy/
YNET NEWS: Goodbye Intel, Hello
India: Israeli chip manufacturer set to expand investments in Asia – By Sophie
Shulman, Calcalist|08.21.23 | 07:42 - Did Tower Semiconductor end up with the
short end of the stick or a blessing in disguise when its $5.4 billion merger
deal with global giant Intel got canceled? In the aftermath of the
cancellation, all eyes are on Intel – a groom in a tight spot at this somewhat
unholy union – relying on Tower’s chip facilities to set up its new chip
manufacturing arm. While there is a of talk about the semiconductor battle between
China and the United States, there’s less buzz about Tower Semiconductor, the
chipmaker from Migdal HaEmek in northern Israel, which isn’t quite sure if it’s
on the losing side of these events. https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/bkfp9aga3
WORLD ISRAEL NEWS: Omar met with Al
Qaeda supporters on trip to heartland of Islamic terror - August 24, 2023 - Omar
also met with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, nicknamed ‘Taliban
Khan’, who had referred to Bin Laden as a “martyr.” - By Daniel Greenfield,
FrontPage Magazine - “It’s all about the benjamins,” Rep. Ilhan Omar had
explained America’s support for Israel. What’s the explanation for Omar’s
support for Islamic terrorists? Considering her alleged adulterous affair with
her non-Muslim chief fundraiser that broke up her marriage (he has since
married her and converted to Islam) that led her father to ban her from her
deathbed, it’s not as if the Somali Muslim politician from Minnesota is,
despite her ritual hijab, all that devout. https://worldisraelnews.com/omar-met-with-al-qaeda-supporters-on-trip-to-heartland-of-islamic-terror/
THE PEOPLES VOICE: Elon Musk Exposes
Facebook as Massive ‘CIA Brainwashing Program’ - August 24, 2023 - By Sean
Adl-Tabataba - X owner Elon Musk called outed Facebook on Wednesday as being a
‘brainwashing tool’ for the globalist elite, including the U.S. Deep State
alphabet agencies. According to Musk, Facebook is guilty of “manipulating the
public almost everywhere on Earth.” The accusation came in response to a post
reading, “Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook has independent fact checkers, is open
to all perspectives, and doesn’t interfere in elections. But a new
investigation found Facebook is funding activists demanding censorship of their
enemies during a national referendum.” - https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/elon-musk-exposes-facebook-as-massive-cia-brainwashing-program/
New Michael Jaco: Intense Summer
Intel! Lahaina Fire Disaster was Cover to Snatch and Traffic Hundreds of
Children - Friday, August 25, 2023 13:40 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/new-michael-jaco-intense-summer-intel-lahaina-fire-disaster-was-cover-to-snatch-and-traffic-hundreds-of-children-2544578.html
Mel Gibson & Elon Musk Just
Exposed the Whole Damn Thing - Friday, August 25, 2023 12:48 - In the vast
expanse of our modern society, there lurk shadows that threaten the very
essence of humanity. Among these, one of the most heinous and deeply unsettling
is the issue of human trafficking, especially when it involves the innocent
lives of children. Addressing this grave concern requires not just awareness
but also the collective efforts of those who wield influence and power. https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2023/08/mel-gibson-elon-musk-just-exposed-the-whole-damn-thing-3797839.html
New Major Decode: "Major Arrests
Coming" Situation Update 8/25/23: The Pulse With Dave - Friday, August 25,
2023 9:12 - https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2023/08/new-major-decode-major-arrests-coming-situation-update-82523-the-pulse-with-dave-2544570.html
ATLAS SHRUGS: Anti-War Rally, NYC:
‘Nuclear Power Not Nuclear War,’
“Humanity For Peace” - Friday, August 25, 2023 14:33 - https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/08/anti-war-rally-nyc-nuclear-power-not-nuclear-war-humanity-for-peace-3671076.html
TIM BROWN: Dr. Bryan Ardis - Fauci
& The CIA Were Using Snake Venom To Poison People Long Before COVID (Video)
- Friday, August 25, 2023 13:44 - Dr. Bryan Ardis joins me in this episode to
explain to you the conspiracy behind COVID, the players and the real culprit
behind what was making people sick. We’ll also backtrack to learn that there is
only one company that provides treatment for the water in the US and they are
from, you guessed it, Germany. We’ll also look at how venom was used by Fauci
and company for years, and how the CIA admitted to using venom to poison FDA
employees. Finally, we’ll show you the simple, study proven antidote to not
only the sickness they call COVID but also to many of the effects produced by
the venom…. https://beforeitsnews.com/health/2023/08/dr-bryan-ardis-fauci-the-cia-were-using-snake-venom-to-poison-people-long-before-covid-video-3052981.html
Charlie Ward: BRICS - Five Turn into
Eleven! – Video - Friday, August 25, 2023 13:43 - In an opinion piece published
for Fox News, strategic intelligence analyst Rebekah Koffler warned that the
BRICS bloc wants to “upend” the United States dollar. The BRICS bloc of
developing economies, formed in 2009, is currently meeting for its 15th summit
in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the goal of the meeting being to discuss
possible expansion and eventually replacing the U.S. dollar as the premier
currency of international reserves and medium of exchange. (Related: END OF THE
DOLLAR: South Africa says over 40 countries want to join BRICS.) https://beforeitsnews.com/opinion-conservative/2023/08/charlie-ward-brics-five-turn-into-eleven-must-video-3671067.html
An End Times Timeline
by Britt Gillette
Published on: September 8, 2013
Researched by Pastor Gary Boyd
Aug. 25th 2023
Much has been written about the last
days and the end times just prior to the glorious appearing of our Lord Jesus
Christ. But just how do these events fit together? What is the chronology of
events which will take place in the last days? While the following timeline is
by no means an exhaustive examination of the end times, my hope is that it will
provide a summary overview of the sequence of major events set to take place
during this time period:
1) The Rapture of the Church
In all likelihood, the next event on
God’s prophetic calendar is the rapture of the church. Loosely translated, the
word ‘rapture’ means to ‘catch up’ or ‘snatch away.’ Prior to the Tribulation
period, Jesus Christ will return in the clouds to gather all earthly believers unto
Himself. Paul revealed this event in his letter to the Corinthians:
“But let me tell you a wonderful
secret God has revealed to us. Not all of us will die, but we will all be
transformed. It will happen in a moment, in the blinking of an eye, when the last
trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, the Christians who have died
will be raised with transformed bodies. And then we who are living will be
transformed so that we will never die. For our perishable earthly bodies must
be transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die.” 1 Corinthians
15:51-53 (NLT)
Paul is clear in his statement that
not every Christian will die. Some will be transformed “in the blinking of an
eye” before their earthly lives have come to an end. But will this event happen
before, during, or after the Tribulation? The answer is clear when this passage
is taken in context with other biblical passages.
When Least Expected
Jesus taught His disciples to expect
His return at any moment, for no one can know the day of His coming:
“So you, too, must keep watch! For
you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner
knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his
house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of
Man will come when least expected.” Matthew 24:42-44 (NLT)
The rapture will occur unexpectedly,
much like a thief in the night. This is consistent with the teaching of Jesus
that no one will know the day or the hour of His coming:
“However, no one knows the day or the
hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son
Himself. Only the Father knows. When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it
was in Noah’s day. In those days before the Flood, the people were enjoying
banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the Flood came and swept
them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.” Matthew
24:36-39 (NLT)
If the return of Jesus to rapture His
followers is a truly unexpected event which takes the world by surprise, then
by definition most of the world can not be waiting in anticipation. Therefore,
the rapture must occur before the Tribulation. Why? Because once the numerous
and specific prophecies concerning the Tribulation are being fulfilled in world
events, most of the world will take notice. The events of the tribulation will
be so earth-shattering in nature, and the corresponding bible prophecies so
clear, that a large portion of the world will come to anticipate the glorious
appearing of Jesus Christ.
The Promise of Christ
Lest there be any doubt that the
rapture occurs before the Tribulation, make note of this promise from Jesus
Himself:
“Because you have obeyed my command
to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come
upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world.” Revelation 3:10
(NLT)
Jesus has promised to protect those
who follow Him from “the great time of testing that will come upon the whole
world.” This time exists to test “those who belong to this world,” not those
who belong to Him. Therefore, God’s Word in all its consistency reveals that
the rapture will occur before the Tribulation.
2) The War of Gog and Magog
The next event on God’s prophetic
timeline is the War of Gog and Magog. The leader of Russia will form a military
coalition which includes the nations Iran, Libya, Ethiopia, and Turkey, and he
will lead them against the nation of Israel.
“Therefore, son of man, prophesy
against Gog. Give him this message from the Sovereign Lord: When my people are
living in peace in their land, then you will rouse yourself. You will come from
your homeland in the distant north with your vast cavalry and your mighty army,
and you will cover the land like a cloud. This will happen in the distant
future. I will bring you against my land as everyone watches, and my holiness
will be displayed by what happens to you. Then all the nations will know that I
am the Lord.” Ezekiel 38:14-16 (NLT)
God will display His glory to all the
nations of the world by personally destroying this Russian military coalition.
This will happen either at the beginning of, or sometime before, the
tribulation. How do we know? Because God tells us the nation of Israel will use
the leftover implements of this war as fuel for seven years:
“Then the people in the towns of
Israel will go out and pick up your small and large shields, bows and arrows,
javelins and spears, and they will use them for fuel. There will be enough to
last them seven years!” Ezekiel 39:9 (NLT)
It seems unlikely that Israel will
use these weapons as fuel during the Millennial Kingdom, since Jesus Christ
will provide all the light and energy that is needed for daily living. And
since the tribulation leading up to the Millennial Kingdom lasts a total of
seven years, it’s only logical that the War of Gog and Magog either takes place
before the tribulation or else marks it beginning.
3) The Antichrist’s 7-Year Covenant
with Israel
The Antichrist will reveal himself by
confirming a covenant with the nation of Israel:
“He will make a treaty with the
people for a period of one set of seven” Daniel 9:27 (NLT)
The details and nature of this treaty
are yet unknown, but many have speculated that in a bid for Middle Eastern
peace, Israel will agree to rely on the Antichrist for its national defense. It
is generally accepted that the signing of this accord with Israel will mark the
beginning of the Tribulation period.
4) The Tribulation (Daniel’s 70th
Week)
As previously stated, the War of Gog
and Magog either occurs at the beginning of the tribulation or signals its
approach. The tribulation is a period of seven years of turmoil and horror
which will come upon the world. The time period is also known as Daniel’s
seventieth week, as the concept was laid out by God in the Book of Daniel:
“A period of seventy sets of seven
has been decreed for your people and your holy city to finish their rebellion,
to put an end to their sin, to atone for their guilt, to bring in everlasting
righteousness, to confirm the prophetic vision, and to anoint the Most Holy
Place.” Daniel 9:24 (NLT)
This passage clearly states that a
period of 490 years is allotted for the nation of Israel to accomplish God’s
purposes. It also reveals that 483 of those years have already passed:
“Now listen and understand! Seven
sets of seven plus sixty-two sets of seven will pass from the time the command
is given to rebuild Jerusalem until a ruler – the Anointed One – comes.
Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, despite the
perilous times.” Daniel 9:24-25 (NLT)
This prophecy was fulfilled when
Jesus Christ appeared 483 years after the command was given to rebuild
Jerusalem. The arrival of Jesus Christ fulfilled 69 of the prophetic 7-year
periods outlined in the Book of Daniel, with one period yet remaining:
“After this period of sixty-two sets
of seven, the Anointed One will be killed, appearing to have accomplished
nothing, and a ruler will arise whose armies will destroy the city and the
Temple. The end will come with a flood, and war and its miseries are decreed
from that time to the very end.” Daniel 9:26 (NLT)
This time period will also witness
the 7 Seal Judgments (Revelation 6:1-17) and the 7 Trumpet Judgments
(Revelation 8:1-9:21)
Since the crucifixion of Jesus
Christ, the world has been living on borrowed time. Once the rapture of the
church puts an end to the “Age of Grace,” the final seven year period will
begin. This is widely known as the Tribulation, and it officially begins with
the Antichrist’s confirmation of a covenant with Israel.
5) Global Government
During the Tribulation, the
Antichrist will consolidate his power quickly. All the nations of the world
will soon fall under his authority:
“And he was given authority to rule
over every tribe and people and language and nation.” Revelation 13:7 (NLT)
In fact, not one person will escape
the reach of the Antichrist and his governmental dominion:
“He required everyone – great and
small, rich and poor, slave and free – to be given a mark on the right hand or
on the forehead. And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which
was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.”
Revelation 13:16-17 (NLT)
The Antichrist will have
unprecedented control over the world’s financial transactions. He will have so
much power that he will be able to determine on a case-by-case basis which
individuals will be allowed to buy or sell anything.
6) Satan Thrown to the Earth
At the midpoint of the Tribulation
period, a war will break out in heaven:
“Then there was war in heaven.
Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. And the dragon
lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven. This great
dragon – the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the
whole world – was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. Then I heard a
loud voice shouting across the heavens, ‘It has come at last – salvation and
power and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the
accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down to earth – the one who
accuses them before our God day and night. And they have defeated him by the
blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so
much that they were afraid to die. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens! And you who
live in the heavens, rejoice! But terror will come on the earth and the sea,
for the devil has come down to you in great anger, knowing that he has little
time.’” Revelation 12:7-12 (NLT)
Traditionally, people have believed
Satan resides in Hell, but Hell is actually his future destination. Up until
the midpoint of the Tribulation, Satan will continue to reside in heaven. The
Book of Job confirms the assertion that Satan resides in heaven, where he
accuses mankind before the Lord, day and night:
“One day the members of the heavenly
court came to present themselves before the Lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came
with them.” Job 1:6 (NLT)
Many have often wondered why God
allows evil to exist. They fail to understand that we live in the midst of an
epic spiritual war, pitting the forces of evil (Satan) against the forces of
righteousness (Jesus). To mankind, Satan’s rebellion is an event from the
ancient past, but on God’s eternal timeline, it’s a relatively recent event.
Nevertheless, God will not tolerate Satan’s rebellion, and the ultimate victor
in this war is clear. Satan will lose, and his defeat in the battle for heaven
will result in his being thrown down to earth.
This event will occur at the
mid-point of the Tribulation, and it will mark a terrible time for those who
live on the earth.
7) The Abomination of Desolation
Satan’s crushing defeat and
subsequent fall to earth will coincide with another prophesied event – the
abomination of desolation. In fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy, the Antichrist
will enter the Jewish Temple and proclaim himself to be God. He will set up an
image in the Holy Place and demand the world worship it:
“He will put an end to the sacrifices
and offerings. Then as a climax to all his terrible deeds, he will set up a
sacrilegious object that causes desecration, until the end that has been
decreed is poured out on this defiler.” Daniel 9:27 (NLT)
Jesus warned His disciples of this
terrible event:
“The time will come when you will see
what Daniel the prophet spoke about: the sacrilegious object that causes
desecration standing in the Holy Place.” Matthew 24:16 (NLT)
And the apostle Paul also described
this abominable act:
“He will exalt himself and defy every
god there is and tear down every object of adoration and worship. He will
position himself in the temple of God, claiming that he himself is God.” 2
Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)
The bible is clear that the
abomination of desolation will occur at the mid-point of the Tribulation:
“The ruler will make a treaty with
the people for a period of one set of seven, but after half this time, he will
put an end to the sacrifices and offerings. And as a climax to all his terrible
deeds, he will set up a sacrilegious object that causes desecration, until the
fate decreed for this defiler is finally poured out on him.” Daniel 9:27 (NLT)
8) The Jews Flee Israel
Following the abomination of
desolation, the Jews will flee Israel:
“‘The day is coming when you will see
what Daniel the prophet spoke about – the sacrilegious object that causes
desecration standing in the Holy Place.’ (Reader, pay attention!) ‘Then those
in Judea must flee to the hills. A person out on the deck of a roof must not go
down into the house to pack. A person out in the field must not return even to
get a coat. How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers
in those days. And pray that your flight will not be in winter or on the
Sabbath. For there will be greater anguish than at any time since the world
began. And it will never be so great again.’” Matthew 24:15-21 (NLT)
The Jewish people, the nation of
Israel, will flee into the wilderness where God Himself will supernaturally
protect them from a second holocaust at the hands of the Antichrist:
“And the woman fled into the
wilderness, where God had prepared a place to care for her for 1,260 days.”
Revelation 12:6 (NLT)
The Jews who escape will remain under
God’s protection for the duration of the Tribulation period, three and a half
years.
9) The Mark of the Beast
As part of his nefarious system of
self-worship, the Antichrist will establish a global financial system by which
no one can buy or sell without his permission:
“He required everyone – great and
small, rich and poor, slave and free – to be given a mark on the right hand or
on the forehead. And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which
was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.” Revelation
13:16-17 (NLT)
The Antichrist and his followers will
pay a hefty price for accepting the mark of the beast. The Bible tells us that
ALL who accept the mark of the beast will face eternal judgment for their
decision. The following verses reveal the consequences of this rebellion
against God:
“Then a third angel followed them,
shouting, ‘Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark
on the forehead or the hand must drink the wine of God’s wrath. It is poured
out undiluted into God’s cup of wrath. And they will be tormented with fire and
burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb. The smoke of
their torment rises forever and ever, and they will have no relief day or
night, for they have worshiped the beast and his statue and have accepted the
mark of his name.” Revelation 14:9-11 (NLT)
Acceptance of the mark is not a
matter to be taken lightly. Anyone who accepts the mark denies Christ in favor
of a false god. This decision, once made, is irrevocable, and the consequences
are everlasting.
10) The Great Tribulation
The final three and a half years of
the Tribulation will be known as The Great Tribulation, a time of unrivaled
horror. The 7 Bowl Judgments (Revelation 16:1-21) will take place during this
time. And the Antichrist, demanding the world worship him as if he were God
Almighty, will institute a world-wide campaign to murder and destroy all those
who worship the one true God. This period is known as The Great Tribulation,
and it comprises the final three and a half years of the seven year
Tribulation:
“He will defy the Most High and
oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred
festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time,
times, and half a time.” Daniel 7:25 (NLT)
“Then the beast was allowed to speak
great blasphemies against God. And he was given authority to do whatever he
wanted for forty-two months.” Revelation 13:5 (NLT)
“There she would be cared for and
protected from the dragon for a time, times, and half a time.” Revelation 12:14
(NLT)
“They will trample the holy city for
42 months. And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will be clothed
in burlap and will prophesy during those 1,260 days.” Revelation 11:2-3 (NLT)
The bible is clear in stating that
the Great Tribulation will occur in the last three and a half years before the
Glorious Appearing of Jesus Christ.
11) The Appearance of the Two
Witnesses
During this time, God will give power
to two witnesses, who will prophesy throughout the Great Tribulation:
“And I will give power to my two
witnesses, and they will be clothed in sackcloth and will prophesy during those
1,260 days. These two prophets are the two olive trees and the two lampstands
that stand before the Lord of all the earth. If anyone tries to harm them, fire
flashes from the mouths of the prophets and consumes their enemies. This is how
anyone who tries to harm them must die. They have power to shut the skies so
that no rain will fall for as long as they prophesy. And they have the power to
turn the rivers and oceans into blood, and to send every kind of plague upon
the earth as often as they wish.” Revelation 11:3-6 (NLT)
For 1,260 days, these two witnesses
will prophesy to the world, and despite a plethora of enemies, no one will be
able to harm them. During that time, they will have the power to end rainfall,
turn the rivers and oceans to blood, and send every kind of plague upon the
earth.
12) Babylon Destroyed in One Hour
In the last days, the City of Babylon
will not only rise to worldly prominence once again, but it will face the
judgment of God Almighty in a single day:
“Therefore, these plagues will
overtake her in a single day – death and mourning and famine. She will be
completely consumed by fire, for the Lord God who judges her is mighty. And the
kings of the world who committed adultery with her and enjoyed her great luxury
will mourn for her as they see the smoke rising from her charred remains. They
will stand at a distance, terrified by her great torment. They will cry out,
‘How terrible, how terrible for you, O Babylon, you great city! In a single
moment God’s judgment came on you.’” Revelation 18:8-10 (NLT)
The merchants and kings of the world
will mourn the destruction of this worldly city, which had been the apex of
human rebellion. The city of Babylon will become a city of unparalleled wealth
and opulence, as well as a city of debauchery, idolatry, sorcery, sexual
immorality, and every other sort of unholy abomination. In the aftermath of its
judgment, those who reveled in its sins will literally sob because of its loss.
13) The Death of the Two Witnesses
At the end of the Great Tribulation,
when their testimony is complete, the two witnesses of God will be killed.
Their bodies will lie unburied in the main street of Jerusalem as the world
celebrates its good fortune:
“When they complete their testimony,
the beast that comes up out of the bottomless pit will declare war against
them. He will conquer them and kill them. And their bodies will lie in the main
street of Jerusalem, the city which is called ‘Sodom’ and ‘Egypt,’ the city
where their Lord was crucified. And for three and a half days, all peoples,
tribes, languages, and nations will come to stare at their bodies. No one will
be allowed to bury them. All the people who belong to this world will give
presents to each other to celebrate the death of the two prophets who had
tormented them.” Revelation 11:7-10 (NLT)
However, what happens next will
strike fear in those who dare to celebrate:
“But after three and a half days, the
spirit of life from God entered them, and they stood up! And terror struck all
who were staring at them. Then a loud voice shouted from heaven, ‘Come up
here!’ And they rose to heaven in a cloud as their enemies watched. And in the
same hour there was a terrible earthquake that destroyed a tenth of the city.
Seven thousand people died in that earthquake. And everyone who did not die was
terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.” Revelation 11:11-13 (NLT)
Just as Jesus Christ rose from the
dead after three days and three nights, so will His two witnesses be
resurrected after three and a half days. The Book of Revelation tells us that
terror will strike all those who are staring at them.
14) The Gathering at Armageddon
In the aftermath of Satan being
thrown to the earth, mankind will attempt to cast off every restraint of God’s
authority. The evil demons under his command will convince the leaders of the
world to gather together in order to do battle against God Almighty and His Son
Jesus Christ:
“And I saw three evil spirits that
looked like frogs leap from the mouth of the dragon, the beast, and the false
prophet. These miracle-working demons caused all the rulers of the world to
gather for battle against the Lord on that great judgment day of God Almighty.”
Revelation 16:13-14 (NLT)
The final gathering place for this
battle will be a geographical location in the nation of Israel, known as
Armageddon:
“And they gathered all the rulers and
their armies to a place called Armageddon in Hebrew.” Revelation 16:16 (NLT)
It is here, at Armageddon, that the
final human attempt at world government will come to an end. In fulfillment of
Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the statue which represents human government will be smashed
by the supernatural. The Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ will take its
place, and it will never be destroyed.
15) The Glorious Appearing of Jesus
Christ
While gathered at Armageddon,
rebellious humanity will witness the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ:
“For as lightning lights up the
entire sky, so it will be when the Son of Man comes.” Matthew 24:27 (NLT)
The appearance of Christ in the sky
will be unmistakable to the people of this world. As they gather to do battle
with Him, Christ will take up their challenge and take on the entire human
race:
“Then the Lord will go out to fight
against those nations, as he has fought in times past. On that day his feet
will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem. And the Mount of Olives
will split apart, making a wide valley running from east to west. Half the
mountain will move toward the north and half toward the south. You will flee
through this valley, for it will reach across to Azal. Yes, you will flee as
you did from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah of Judah. Then the Lord
my God will come, and all his holy ones with him.” Zechariah 14:3-5 (NLT)
As the Lord’s feet touch down on the
Mount of Olives, a giant earthquake will split the ground. Jesus Christ will
come in vengeance against His enemies, as the Commander of Heaven’s Armies.
16) The Birth of the Millennial
Kingdom
Following His victory over the
enemies of God, Jesus Christ will establish the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth:
“On that day the sources of light
will no longer shine, yet there will be continuous day! Only the Lord knows how
this could happen. There will be no normal day and night, for at evening time
it will still be light. On that day life-giving waters will flow out from
Jerusalem, half toward the Dead Sea and half toward the Mediterranean, flowing
continuously in both summer and winter. And the Lord will be king over all the
earth. On that day there will be one Lord – his name alone will be worshiped.”
Zechariah 14:6-9 (NLT)
And the world will rejoice, because
the world will finally be filled with peace and justice!
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