What follows is the order of events prophesied in the Bible that will tell us exactly when the last 7 years have begun, when the Tribulation has begun and when the "Rapture" will happen! Are you ready?
1 Rise of a One World Leader
The Bible predicts or prophesies that a leader (or beast) will rise up in the latter days who will rule over the entire world.Although there have been a few wanna-be world dictators like Alexander the Great, Napoleon and Hitler, no one man has yet succeeded in controlling the entire planet. During Alexander the Great's era, the rest of the planet hadn't been discovered. During the reign of Napoleon, transportation hadn't been developed. During Hitler's would-be empire, technology hadn't advanced enough. But, it has now. And one man means to use it to rule the world.
Will he succeed? Well, according to Bible prophecy, not for very long. And, he's going to have one heck of a time trying to keep things under control even with all his power, technology and a false prophet who performs wildly amazing miracles.
(In order to have a one world leader, there must be a New World Order. This is the point we are at right now. The false prophet [possibly Pope Francis] is on the move with his NWO agenda. Keep an eye on the pope. A wary eye! I Thessalonians 5:3)
So, the question is: "WHO IS THE OWL of the NWO?" WHO? WHO? WHOOOOOOO?
Whoever he is, he will "come in peaceably and obtain the world by flatteries" (Dan. 11:21) He is pushing a covenant. (Dan. 11:22b) He will work deceitfully and become strong with a "small people". (Dan. 11:23) He will share his wealth! Nice fellow. Not. (Dan. 11:24) He will also speak lies with the king of the South. But, what politician hasn't spoken lies? Nothing new. (Israel has sometimes been referred to as the country of the South.)
2 Confirming of the Covenant
According to Daniel 9:27, the Beast or OWL or Antichrist or World Dictator or Prince of the Covenant will confirm a 7 Year Peace Agreement or Holy Covenant with "many". (One week is 7 years, according to other prophecies.)Exactly what kind of covenant this will be is hinted at. It is called "holy" and when the Beast breaks it, the "daily sacrifice" is taken away. So, it all sounds Jewish to me and it sounds like the covenant has a lot to do with Jerusalem and the permission to build their temple and start sacrificing their red bulls and such.
It's important to note here that that SEVEN YEAR COVENANT will activate GOD'S TIME LINE OF THE LAST SEVEN YEARS.
That will bring us to the END OF THE AGE or THE END OF LIFE AS WE KNOW IT. The earth isn't going to disappear, no. But THINGS ARE GONNA CHANGE!
3 Mark of the Beast
This is where the other "beast" (Rev. 13:11) or "false prophet" gets involved. He gets the bright idea that "they should make an image to the Beast" (Rev. 13:14) and he starts "causing all to receive a mark" without which NO MAN MIGHT BUY OR SELL!Revelation 13:16 & 17 "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
And, of course, as we all know, the number of the beast is 666.
4 Jerusalem Surrounded with Armies
Jesus warned us that when we would see Jerusalem surrounded with armies, the Great Tribulation or Desolation would be near.Luke 21:20: "And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh."
5 Building of the 3rd Temple
It makes sense that, in order for the Beast to place the Abomination of Desolation in the "Holy Place", there will need to be a "Holy Place", which can only be in the Jewish temple and in Jerusalem. (End time Bible prophecy centers around Jerusalem, although God makes it clear that it is no longer a truly holy city when He refers to it as "the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified." Rev. 11:8)
Nevertheless, Israel will rebuild their temple as planned and in so-doing, fulfil prophecy. But, she will be destroyed by her brother, Esau. (Obadiah chapter 1.)
6 Breaking of the Holy Covenant
The Beast or Antichrist or the King or New World Order Leader (maybe they'll come up with a new name for the "King of the World" ha!) will decide that the covenant really wasn't such a good idea. Maybe people are taking it too literally for his liking and he needs more control? I don't know. But, after putting up with it for three and a half years, he decides it's time to get rid of it.
Daniel 9:27b
"...and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease..."
Two things seem to happen simultaneously: the breaking of the covenant and the placing of the Abomination of Desolation.
Daniel 11:31 "And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate."
7 Placing of the Abomination of Desolation
Jesus Himself seemed very serious in his warnings of this action of placing the Abomination of Desolation. It's like, "Not to put you into a panic or anything, BUT... get out! Run for your life! Don't look back!"Matthew 24:15: "When ye...see the abomination of desolation... stand in the holy place,... 16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains. 17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes."
8 The Great Tribulation
The Great Tribulation or Time of Desolation will begin halfway through the last 7 years and will last for approximately 3 1/2 years, although we are told that "those days shall be shortened". Maybe God's going to knock a couple of months off of it because in Daniel 12:12, it says, "Blessed is he that waiteth and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days."
Here's one idea I had: Maybe it's going to take 2 months for God to pour out his wrath. The believers will get "raptured" or resurrected or gathered together from the four winds and then God will pour out his wrath. (Believers do not suffer God's wrath, Beloved! ITHES. 5:9)
Daniel 12:1 is encouraging: "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."
Is your name written in the book? It is if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour! If you have, you're in! You're covered! And Michael, a mighty Archangel is going to stand up for us! Yay!
9 The Rapture!
Earth's lights go out! The sun and the moon are dark! It looks as though all is lost. And, just as it seems that the sun has gone down on the world, LIGHTNING FLASHES OUT OF THE EAST AND SHINES UNTO THE WEST! TRUMPETS BLAST! JESUS APPEARS IN THE HEAVENS! AND WE SEE OUR KING COMING IN THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN WITH POWER AND GREAT GLORY! YES! OUR HERO HAS ARRIVED!And He sends his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other!
Matthew 24:29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."
Note to all you pretrib rapture theorists: The key word to refute that theory is "after". I didn't write it! It's in the Bible. Jesus said it.
10 The Wrath of God
Once God's children are safely removed from the planet, his angels will start pouring out the wrath. Revelation 16 is all about God's wrath in the form of vials that are poured upon the earth. Nasty stuff.11 Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Although the exact schedule for the marriage supper isn't specified, it must happen soon after the "Rapture" or Resurrection of the Saints. And, probably during the supper Is when God's wrath is poured out on the wicked left on the earth.Revelation 19:7 "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb..."
12 The Battle of Armageddon
It's not over yet! There are still people alive on the earth following the wrath of God. (Rev. chapter 16, the vials of wrath poured out)They are getting gathered together for one more great battle, the Battle of Armageddon! (Rev. 16:16) After the wonderful celebration in Heaven, Jesus Returns with His army on white horses for the Battle of Armageddon.Revelation 19:11
"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 doth judge and make war.
12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew but he himself.
13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army."
If you want a real thrill, read the whole chapter. In fact, read the whole book of Revelation. It's amazing.
Philippians 1:28 "And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God."
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