We Are Living in the Last Days & The End Times: The Great Tribulation Is Fast Approaching
Issues in Today’s World
“The Beginning of Sorrows”
We are living in a world that has
seen events that have never been experienced in history before. It is a world
full of chaos, turmoil, and corruption. We are faced with a world where the
nations are in turmoil, a world where the earth is suffering under the
influence of rebellion and corruption. Wars and rumors of wars, reverberate
across the world. Famine spread in the shadow of a great evil, as new and
mysterious diseases ravage the earth. This is not a series of coincidences;
this is the birth pangs of a moment of trembling before the onset of a great
storm. Mankind is on the precipice of intervention by the divine, yet a people
in blindness are consumed by the greed of the flesh.
THE RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST AND THE
ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION
In a world torn apart by chaos,
where people cry out for peace and order, a mighty leader will appear. He will
be a charismatic figure who will promote unity, prosperity, and world peace.
However, his intentions will not be what he intends to portray. He is
talking about a time of peace where there will be war, a time of prosperity
where there will be poverty, a time of unity where there will be division—none
of which will be true, as he is the son of perdition, the Antichrist.
Shortly thereafter, he will
transform from a Messiah to a tyrant. He will enter the renovated temple in
Jerusalem in his presumption, declaring that he is God and set up his image in
the temple. The world will be in awe, with people paying homage to him. This
event is called the Abomination of Desolation. It signals start of Tribulation
Period, which is the worst period in human history. The deceiver will require
everyone to submit to him, with those refusing his punishment will face
persecution leading to deaths.
You might feel like the coming of
this said “Messiah” is still far, but he’s already here. He has lured us with
the prospect of a world where everything is rosy, but that is false. That man
is the current United States president, Donald Trump, the first beast, the man
of sin, the man of lawlessness, the son of perdition and the first horseman.
Elon Musk is the second beast and the false Prophet.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
As Christ opens the first four
seals, the Four Horsemen come galloping out to carry out God’s judgment upon
the earth. The first horse is white, symbolizing deception, as a false peace
inspires the conqueror, a corrupting influence that moves among the earth’s
nations. The second horse is colored red, signifying blood as war breaks out,
inciting rebellion in every corner of the world. A black horse, as black as the
night of despair, symbolizes the power of famine, economic ruin, and the
suffering of the multitudes. Finally, the white horse, a pallid, corpse-like
animal, brings with him death and pestilence, leaving a fourth of the earth’s
population dead.
The wrath of Man and Satan *The
Great Tribulation (3½ Years) *
This will be followed by the time
of the Great Tribulation—years of fear, deception, and unprecedented hardship
that will last three and a-half years. It is during this time that the
Antichrist will reign with iron-lace rule, commanding absolute worship. The
kingdom will operate a worldwide system of governance. Earth will be forced to
accept the Mark of the Beast—a technological as well as a biological mark that
will dictate every aspect of buying and selling. Without this mark, no one will
purchase or sell anything. This will be enforced as people will be pursued,
arrested, or executed if they disobey. Still, during this time of evil, a
righteous group of believers will hold fast, refusing to submit to the Beast.
They shall face persecution and deaths, but their righteous stand will shine
brighter than ever before. Blood from the righteous will pour from the earth in
a testimony of a lifelong commitment to the Lamb of God.
You can find traces of these
tribulations in the way Donald Trump, the man of sin and the man of lawlessness
have derided those who do not believe in his ideals, or have arrested people he
feels are the reason the world isn’t the way he wishes it to be. He has been
slowly revealing himself as the revelation of the antichrist that was
prophesied.
The Rapture and the Sixth Seal
As the judgments escalate, a
cataclysmic event causes a great disturbance in the heavens and the earth. The
sun becomes dark, the moon turns red, and the stars fall from the sky. The host
of the heavens is in turmoil, and the earth is in strife. It is during this
time that believers experience the Rapture to meet their Redeemer, who is
expected in this time of Rapture. The world is left in chaos as believers are
taken to a place of safety, leaving the rest in awe of fear. Men in power hide
in caves, pleading that the mountains shield them from the face of God’s wrath.
This is the time of judgment as the time of mercy comes to a close.
As believers, we should be more
than ready to go with Christ into eternal bliss and happiness. Do not be
dismayed by what is happening in the world, but keep our focus on heaven. The
likes of the first Beast, Trump and the second Beast, the false prophet Elon
Musk can’t taint us the stain of their sins.
The Judgment Seat of Christ
The Judgment Seat of Christ (also
called the Bema Seat) is the event where believers stand before Jesus Christ
after the rapture to give an account of their lives. This judgment is not for
salvation, but for the evaluation of each Christian's works, motives, and
faithfulness in service. Rewards or loss of rewards are given based on how each
believer lived for Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 14:10–12; 1
Corinthians 3:11–15). It is a time of accountability and also of rejoicing, as
believers are commended and purified for eternal fellowship with the Lord.
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is
a celebration in heaven symbolizing the eternal union of Christ (the Lamb) and
His redeemed Church, portrayed as His bride (Revelation 19:6–9). Following the
judgment of believers, the Church - cleansed and glorified - is joined with
Christ in perfect fellowship. This great banquet represents joy, victory, and
the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. It marks the beginning of everlasting
communion between Christ and His people, shared in triumph and love.
The Wrath of God (The Trumpets,
Bowls, and Woes)
After the Rapture, God's anger is
poured out upon the rebellious earth. The Seven Trumpets release hail, fire,
blood, and contaminated water one by one. The brightness of the sun and the
moon will be clouded. Evil spirits will come out of the abyss to torment those
marked as rebellious. After that, the bowls of God’s wrath will be poured
out—rivers will be turned to blood, burning heat will cover the earth, and
darkness will envelop the kingdom of the Beast. Thick smoke of death will fill
the air as the earth strains under God’s wrath. There will be three woes that
magnify the anguish. Mankind will witness the foolishness of pride in defiance
of the Creator. The kingdoms of this world will fall apart, and everything
built on a wrong foundation will collapse.
The wicked ones will face these
wraths because they have failed to turn to God. The ones who let envy, pride,
and wickedness fill the hearts will face the full wrath of God’s judgement.
The Second Coming of Christ
In the midst of this chaos, when
there is no hope left, the heavens shall open. The King of Glory will come in
brilliant glory, riding a white horse, with the armies of heavens. This King of
Glory will shine like fire in his eyes, with many crowns upon his head. The
nations that stood against him shall be in awe. By the power of his mouth, he
shall destroy the beast as well as the prophet of lies who deceived the world.
They shall be cast alive into the lake of fire, never again to stir rebellion.
The armies of evil shall fall before his glory, as the earth shall see the
righteous Judge at last. *The Battle of Armageddon* At the valley of Megiddo,
the mighty armies of the earth will assemble in order to wage war against the
Lamb. They will not be able to use their instruments of power in the face of
God’s supernatural power. Earth will quake, thunder will rumble in the heavens,
and the host of evil will instantly fall. Blood will flow in the valley as
God’s judgment is revealed upon the rebellious earth. This is a battle of Good
versus Evil, of Light vs. Darkness, that will culminate in the triumphant reign
of Christ.
The Sheep & Goat Ruling After
the successful return of the Son of Man, He will sit on his throne in judgment
of the nations. The Sheep, those who exemplified mercy, faith, and kindness,
shall possess the kingdom that is prepared for them. Condemnation shall come to
the Goats, those who despised the truth and those who refused to help those in
need. This is the time of God’s separation and shall demonstrate God’s holiness
in full measure. This is the time when every act of kindness shall count, as well
as every instance of cruelty that shall be repaid in full. This is the time of
exposure of the heart of every human being before God. The Millennial Reign of
Christ with his enemies having been subdued, Christ will reign on earth for one
thousand years. This period shall be referred to as the Millennial Kingdom. It
is during this time that Satan will be bound and cast into the abyss, where he
will not be able to deceive the nations. There shall be peace, righteousness,
and God’s order reigning in the earth. Sin’s curse shall be removed, as the
earth shall flourish as in the days of Eden. The saints shall reign with
Christ, as the nations shall come to worship the King in Jerusalem.
THE FINAL JUDGMENT (GREAT WHITE
THRONE
After the expiration of the
thousand years, Satan will again be released to test the people. However, his
reign of rebellion will not last long. A fire will come from heaven, and his
last army will be consumed by this fire. He will then be cast into the lake of
fire. After this comes the time of the Great White Throne Judgment. The dead
will stand before God, including those who were small in stature as well as
those great in stature. All the books will be opened, exposing every deed.
Deeds of those whose names will not be found in the Book of Life shall suffer
eternal separation from God.
The New Heaven and New Earth
Not only will the God will bring
everything new since evil will not be a problem anymore. God will remove the
old heavens and earth, replacing them with a new creation characterized by
glory and brilliance. A new Jerusalem will come down, looking as beautiful as a
bride on her wedding day. Tears, suffering, mourning, and death will not exist
anymore. God’s people will live in God’s presence in a life of peace,
surrounded by eternal joy. God’s throne will be with God’s people, and He will
shine endlessly. God will introduce eternity and we will get to spend forever
with him as his children.
Conclusion: A Call to
Readiness
The signs are apparent, and time is
running out. Every prophecy is coming into place, and every word that has been
penned ages ago is happening before our very eyes. The rapid advancement
towards the implementation of the mark of the beast by False Prophet, Elon Musk
is the best example. The world is hurtling toward the accomplishment of God’s
destiny, even as God’s people sleep in a spiritual haze of blindness. God’s
voice is ringing out in a summons: “Be ready. The bridegroom comes for his
bride. Every heart must turn to righteousness and truth. Every believer must
stand firm, since the day of redemption is near. The age of grace is drawing to
a close, and the kingdom of the Lord is at hand. Blessed is he who shall endure
until the end, since he shall see the glory of his coming.”
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