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My view of Matt 24:14 is when the 2W (Two Witnesses) will start their evangelical ministry. The gentiles go crazy and the abomination occurs in v15. It is then that the fleeing begins in v16.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Rev 11 is an interlude that begins in Rev 10 and ends just before Rev 11:14. The key points that prove the 2W start just before the midpoint are (1) there is no “abyss” or “bottomless pit” that a beast emanates from in the first half; (2) all of the timeframes cited in the Bible of 1260 days, 42 months, etc., all occur in the second half (with overlap). Rev 11:2-3 are great examples of two differently worded timeframes. One theory of mine about why the difference in the wording of those two timeframes is it’s unbelievers who trample in Rev 11:2 (very untrustworthy and undisciplined folks) and the 1260 days are cited for the 2W (very faithful and trustworthy so an exact timeframe will be adhered to). 42 months can end up as 41.5 to 42.4 months rounded to 42 months. However, 1260 days leaves no margin of error. Lastly, there is an abyss that a beast emanates from and conquers a multitude of saints (Rev 13:5-8). That chapter, too, is an interlude. Rev can be tricky with its interludes. But, the timeframes, again, of 1260 days, 42 months, etc., are only found to apply to the second half.
From Revelation 12 -
You are wrong about Rev 13:5 and every other verse you cite to attempt to invalidate the pre-Trib rapture.
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When are the 2W appointed
Rev 11:2-3 are about what happens just before the midpoint.
Revelation 11:2-3 states two blocks of time.
Not at the mid "point" but in the middle part of the 7 years.
The Bema Seat is also mentioned, in the 2nd half of that chart.
That is true that the AoD does not occur exactly at the midpoint. But, it is so close to it, it’s expressed that way.
He doesn’t depart; He descends (1 Th 4:16). That specific word allows for a great variance.
Those killed in those 42 months are new converts in the Trib. They become the second half of the GM. You do not understand the GM.
Okay. We disagree on the 2W
You are indicating by your claims that you have consulted very erroneous commentaries. Heaven is a physical place.
I don't want to leave the impression that I am anti Andy Woods. I think he has many favorable traits and debates with Muslims.
The last sentence in Rev 20:4 (NIV):
You are quoting Scriptures that are part of Acts 1:11 (1 Th 4:16). Acts 1:11 forbids Jesus to be seen by unbelievers in His next return. The next return will therefore be for the pre-Trib rapture.
Revelation 20:5 is absolute proof that you are wrong.
That verse does not say 'all' the dead will rise when Jesus Returns. You are wrong again.
Those who are alive and remain, will be gathered to Jesus to where His will be; in Jerusalem. Matthew 24:31, Zechariah 14:4
They do not say that at all. You just want to be raptured. Too bad it won't happen and what is more God will ask you why you believed and promoted such unbiblical nonsense.
You say I’m wrong. You cite no Scriptures that prove it.
