1. The rapture occurs at the seventh trumpet (which is the last trumpet) [Rev. 11:15; 1 Cor. 15:51-52, 1Thes. 4:16,17] and so we must endure through the first six trumpets - however long that may be. Also Revelation is not in chronological order, events and chapters overlap, trumpet and bowl events fall within the seals as well to give us a sphere of vantage points. So for instance Rev. 11:15 is also the same event of Rev 7:9 from a different vantage point. Chapter 14 is a different vantage point of chapter seven where we see the 144,000 Jewish converts. It stands to reason that the trumpets are blown in succession but maybe within a short period of time and maybe as soon as the next Feast of Trumpets this year! Why? Because Rev. 12:1 will be revealed on 9-23-2017!!! Yes, we are close. But back to the trumpets, it's not like the first is blown and then all the events tied to it happen and finish and then the next trumpet and so on.
2. When the Church is raptured, the Holy Spirit is taken out of the way - since we are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Keep in mind that the 144,000 are sealed just prior to this event. Many things occur at the seventh trumpet: The mystery of God is revealed; Christ appears; the resurrection of the church (rapture); The kingdoms of the world become the Lord's; The dead are resurrected and judged; We receive rewards according to our deeds; The Temple of God is open in heaven and the Bowls of God's wrath in full are released!
3. No one left on earth after the seventh trumpet is blown repents, they actually curse God (Rev.16:11) and war against Him. Repentance is not possible without the Holy Spirit, without God drawing the individual. His plan involves His church that has a finite number in His Book, so once judgment reigns down, there is no option, no grace on earth except the protection of the remnant Israel who will be put through the fire. Babylon, the world system, the prostitute that corrupted all nations falls at this time of wrath. God purposed this period of time for those sinners who did not repent, not for us. And remember the resurrection of the dead in Christ occurs as well. What does this mean? Billions more of souls who have been locked in Hades are now brought to life to suffer on earth during this wrath of God upon the earth. I do not know why this isn't brought up. It's not like they will be zombies like some movies portray. No, they will once again become a living being on earth but will be subject to HELL ON EARTH and ultimately will be cast into the Lake of Fire.
God has given everyone ample opportunities in their lives and they chose other religions, atheism and their own way. Actually He does give final warnings - which I believe the six trumpets are, but they will pass it off as natural causes just man being evil.
4. Heads are being chopped off now and have been in Muslim countries. Rev. 20:4 is the signature of the Beast, which is ISLAM and of course ISIS is ISLAM who are terrorizing the world. Christians beheaded before the 7th trumpet (Rev. 6:9-11) and these are the ones clothed in white and their question is asked, how much longer oh Lord ... and the answer is when the number is complete. And as I already mentioned, Revelation is like a sphere of vantage points and not chronological, so Rev. 20:4 is most likely different vantage point of Rev. 6:9-11.
Once that number is complete, that's it, no one beyond that point repents because that is how God ordered it, He has a finite number, knows who will be saved and there is the red line that He draws. Left to themselves, they have no choice but to rebel, hate, kill, turn on one another, brother against brother, etc. Those whom He intended for repentance, repented before that sound of the last trumpet!
The chronological order of end time events:
1. The very next prophetic event to take place will be the rapture of the Church, consisting of everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord, regardless of denomination, or no denomination at all, as taught by both Jesus as well as the apostle Paul. In Jn.14:2-4, 28; 1 Thes.4:13-18; 2 Thes.2:1-8; Rev.3:10 and 4:1-2. All those who died in Christ, to all those who are still alive at His coming in the clouds of the sky, for His Church, where we will all meet Jesus, from where He will take us to our Father in heaven, as He promised us in Jn.14:2-4 and 28.
2. The rapture of the Christian Church of Jesus Christ preceeds the revealing of the man of lawlessness/beast/antichrist, according to 2 Thes.2:3-4 and 7-8. Which then immediately sets off the seven years of tribulation, as recorded in Mt.24:4-31, Jesus amplification of Dan.9:27. Where the person who is all three of the "he's" in that verse, and the rider of the white horse in Rev.6:2, is revealed. All of whom are the antichrist. It is at this stage of end times chronology the 70th Week of Dan.9:27 will begin.
3. The tribulation is revealed in Jer.30:4-7, referred to as "Jacob's Trouble," and in Dan.9:27, the 70th and final week of God's decree upon the destiny of Israel. In God's revelation to the prophet Daniel, through the angel Gabriel, the 70 "Weeks" [7 years each] of years He has decreed upon the entire destiny of Israel. From the end of their 70 year exile, through the coming seven year tribulation. The person who will set it of is the antichrist, the "he" who will establish a seven year covenant/agreement with them. Dan.9:27.
Jesus amplified and confirmed Daniel's 70th and final "Week," consisting of the abomination that causes desolation, in Mt.24:15 and 21, and in the counterparts of Mk.13 and in Lk.21.
4. The fig trees have sprouted leaves, we can see for ourselves and know that summer is near. Lk.21:29. Which began with the new nation of Israel, when it was reestablished on May 14, 1948.
5. The Christian Church of Jesus Christ is called up into heaven, symbolically illustrated by the apostle John in Rev.4:1-2, confirming 2 Thes.2:3 and 7-8. As prophecied in Jn.14:2-4, 28 and 1 Thes.4:16-17, while Israel and all non-believers will go through the seven year tribulation. The Church is seen again at their marriage of the Lamb [Jesus Christ] to His Bride [The Church] in heaven, recorded in Rev.19:7-9, while the tribulation is taking place on earth.
6. Jesus will return, seven ears later, with His Church, following Him on white horses, dressed in fine linen, white and clean, which stands for the righteous acts of the saints [Verse 8 NIV]. In His Second Coming to the earth, with His angels, in His armies from heaven, in Zech.14:4-5, Mt.24:31, Jude 14, and Rev.19:14.
7. Jesus will fight the battle of Armageddon, with His armies from heaven and end it, recorded in Rev.19:11-21. And save the remnant of Israel, who then recognize Him as their Messiah, recorded in Zech.12:10, and "all Israel will be saved," recorded in Rom.11:26...
8. The antichrist and the false prophet will be thrown into the lake of fire, and the armies of the ten horns [nations] are destroyed. Rev19:17-21. Jesus prophecy in Jn.10:16 will then be fulfilled, when there will be one fold [Israel and His Church] and one Shepherd. It is at this stage of end times chronology the 70 Weeks prophecy in Dan.9:27 will end.
9..Satan is caught and thrown into the Abyss for the same 1,000 years that Jesus will reign, in His kingdom here on the earth. Rev.20:6, confirming Mt.6:9-13; Zech.6:12-13, described in Ez.40-47; Acts 1:6; 2:29-30 and 15:16.
10. The first resurrection takes place which consists of all those brought to the Lord during the tribulation by the 144,000 Israelite evangelists. They will be martyred during the tribulation, by the two beasts, the antichrist, the false prophet and the ten horns [nations] allied to them. Those who are brought to Christ by the 144,000 Israelite evangelists, in the absence of the departed Church during the tribulation, do not belong to the Christian Church [who will be raptured before the seven year tribulation begins, as addressed above]. They will be made priests of God and of Christ, and rule with Him for 1,000 years, after their resurrection, according to Rev.20:4 and 6. They will be beheaded and pay with their lives for their testimony of Jesus, by the two beasts, the antichrist, the false prophet and the ten horns [nations] allied to them..
11. The Millennial Kingdom of Christ will consist of the one body of Christ, His Church, all those who survived the tribulation, besides the resurrected martyrs, and the remnant of Israel. In numbers alone, from an estimated original 7 billion people, there will only be 2.3 billion remaining , of those who had to go through the tribulation, recorded in Zech.13:8. Life expectancy will be greatly increased. Isa.65:20 and 11:6-9.
12. Jesus 1,000 year kingdom will begin at this point, according to Rev.20:6, here on the earth, on the throne of David, in the restored kingdom of Israel, confirming Acts 1:6; 2:29-30 and 15:16. At the same time the 1,000 years Satan will be in the Abyss, according to Rev.20:1-3. Jesus prophecy in Jn.10:16 will then be fulfilled, when there will be one fold, Israel and the Church, with one Shepherd. When Jesus Millennial kingdom has ended, 1,000 years later, at the Great White Throne judgment, recorded in Rev.20:11-15. Satan will be released and go out to deceive the people and nations again in his last rebellion against God and gather a huge army who come against God's people, surrounding Jerusalem. But God will send fire and sulfur down from heaven, as He did at Sodom and Gomorrah, destroying them all, and throwing Satan into the lake of fire, forever, in Rev.20:7-10.
13. The second resurrection takes place according to Rev.20:5, that consists of all those who will be saved during the Millennial reign of Jesus here on the earth, as well as the Godless and wicked, at the Great White Throne Judgment, set up to judge them, right here on earth. The sea, death and Hades all give up their dead and will then be thrown into the lake of fire. Meaning, that all who were in the 'temporal holding tanks' of Sheol, Hades and Hell will be removed to face judgment, along with death itself, disposed of forever. For all those who participate in the second resurrection, if their name is not found in the book of life, will be thrown into the lake of fire forever. Rev.20:11-15, and Dan.12:2 and Mt.25:46 will be fulfilled.
14. The old heaven and earth will pass away, recorded in Rev.21:1 [Destroyed by fire according to 2 Pet.3:7] and God will provide an all new heaven and earth, and the new eternal city of Jerusalem will descend from heaven, 1,500 miles long and as wide as it is long and as high as it is wide, Rev.21:1-16.
15. The rest of chapters 21 and 22 allude to a description of the coming eternal city and life of all believers who will be with the Lord forever.
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