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The word 'Tribulation' comes from the Latin word 'tribulum' meaning a 'threshing board' used at harvest-time.
An Earthquake. Fiery hail. Devastating wars. After that, widespread death and persecution. This is only the beginning of the misery this world will have to suffer during a special period called The Tribulation, or the period of "terrible suffering" (Revelation 7:14). Although prophecy experts differ on what will occur during this period, the following events are the ones commonly believed to take place during the tribulation. Timothy R Phillips
EVENT |
REFERENCE |
The two witnesses will preach the Good News. |
Revelation 11:3-6 |
The antichrist will kill the two witnesses in Jerusalem, |
Revelation 11:7-12 |
The antichrist will rise to power. |
Revelation 13 |
The whole world will worship the antichrist as god. |
Revelation 13:6-8 |
The antichrist will defile the Jerusalem temple. |
Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15-16 |
The antichrist's kingdom will be completely destroyed. |
Revelation 18 |
Isreal will be invaded. |
Ezekiel 38-39 |
The nations will gather to fight God at Armageddon. |
Revelation 14:14-20; 16:16; 19:11-21 |
The Book of Revelation isn't the only source of information for End Time events. The Bible is full of prophecies and passages that shed light on the last days of this world. Here are some of the best-known passages
PASSAGE |
WHAT IT DESCRIBES |
| Daniel 9 | Daniel provides a timeline of world history and end-time events
in his vision of the seventy sets of seven time periods |
| Matthew 24 | Jesus tells his followers about the signs that will mark the end times |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 | Paul describes the resurrection at Jesus' second coming |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 | Paul describes the man of sin who will appear during the end times |
| 2 Timothy 3:1-4 | Paul offers a telling description of society during the last days |
| 1 John 2:18-27 | John warns us about the antichrist |
| Revelation 1-22 | John describes his eye-popping vision of what will occur during
the end times what the next world will be like, the antichrist and much more |
Day in and day out we live our lives as if there will be a tomorrow... another day to do our chores and pursue our dreams. But The Bible says that one day this world will come to an end. We will no longer live out our lives as we had before. No one knows the day or hour when the world will end (Mark 13:32) instead he simply warns us, "Be on your guard" (Mark 13:23)
Most of the signs predicted in scripture involve Isreal. Passages like Isaiah 11:11-12:6; Ezekiel 20:33-44; and Zephaniah 2:1-3 deal with the regathering of Isreal before the Tribulation. People who are most concerned about staying abreast of the signs of the times always keep a watchful eye on the Middle East.
The Bible tells us in some detail what signs will indicate that the end is drawing near. The increase in warfare, tyranny and the rise of false prophets are only some of these signs.
SIGN |
REFERENCE |
| People living as if God didn't exist | Genesis 6:1; Luke 17:26 |
| Vacuum in world leadership | Psalm 2:1-3; Revelation 13:4-9 |
| Explosion of knowledge and freedom of travel | Daniel 12:14 |
| Wars and rumours of wars | Mark 13:7 |
| Widespread acceptance of immoral behaviour | Luke 17:26-30; 2 Peter 2:1-8 |
| Human leader declares himself to be a god | 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 |
| Increased demonic activity | 1 Timothy 4:1-3 |
| Widespread abandonment of the Christian faith | 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:3-4 |
| Evidence of breakdown in families | 2 Timothy 3:1-3 |
| Spirit of selfishness and materialism | 2 Timothy 3:1-2 |
| General disrespect for others | 2 Timothy 3:2-4 |
| People ridiculing God's word | 2 Peter 3:2-4; Jude 17-18 |
| Significant shifts in political power and influence | Revelation 13:3-7 |
Jesus had quite a bit to say about the end of the world. He could see into the future, knew how the world would end and gave his followers a hint of what would come. He painted vivid pictures of what will occur at the end of world history for his disciples and ultimately for us. Here is what he said:
WHAT HE SAID |
WHERE TO FIND IT |
| Many false saviours will deceive people. | Luke 17:2-30 |
| Before the end the good news will spread throughout the whole world. | Matthew 24:1-42 |
| A loud trumpet-blast will accompany Jesus' return. Everyone in the world will know Jesus has returned. |
John 5:28-29 |
| All the dead will be raised from their graves. | John 5:28-29 |
| The final judgment will reveal all secrets - even what people have whispered. | Luke 12:2-3 |
| Jesus is preparing a beautiful place for his followers to live forever. | John 14:2-3 |
| Immeasurable joy and blessings await believers in the next life. | Matthew 19:27-30 |
Revelation Chapter |
Summary |
| 1-3 | John dictates critical letters from Christ to the seven churches |
| 4-5 | A throne appears in heaven, as does a scroll and Christ, the lamb |
| 6-7 | Scroll seals 1-6 are broken open |
| 8-11 | Seventh seal is broken open revealing 7 angels who blow their trumpets one by one |
| 12-13 | A woman with twelve stars appears as does satan followed by two beasts |
| 14 | Three angels appear and proclaim their instructions |
| 15-16 | Seven angels announce seven final plagues which are poured out of bowls onto the earth |
| 17-18 | Mystery Babylon - a kind of false religion - falls |
| 19 | The wedding supper, the two beasts are thrown down |
| 20 | The day of judgment for all mankind |
| 21-22 | The New Jerusalem described - God's face is revealed |
All heaven pauses. Before God's work can be completed on earth a mysterious scroll must be opened. All of heaven awaits the only person in heaven or on earth who is worthy to open the seven seals of the scroll-Jesus Christ, the lamb of God. The opening of each one of these mysterious seals wreaks destruction and havoc on earth.
Seal |
What happens when the seal is broken |
| First seal | A person riding a white horse rides out to victory |
| Second seal | World wars break out. The rider of the red horse carries a gigantic sword and gallops over the entire world |
| Third seal | Food and drink become scarce. A person riding a black horse rides over the earth holding a pair of scales |
| Fourth seal | A fourth of the world's population dies. The fourth horseman is called death and rides a pale horse |
| Fifth seal | God pronounces inescapable judgment upon those who persecute believers |
| Sixth seal | A massive earthquake shakes the foundation of the earth |
| Seventh seal | Heaven grows silent as the seven angels prepare to blow the trumpets of judgment |
Seven angels carrying seven trumpets will introduce God's judgment on the earth. Each trumpet blast produces unprecedented destruction on the earth and unspeakable misery for its inhabitants. With each successive trumpet blast the agony and the suffering of the earth's population increases.
Trumpet |
What Happens |
| First trumpet | Fiery hail falls onto the earth: one third of the earth is burned; one third of the trees are burned; all grass is burned |
| Second trumpet | A fiery meteor falls into the sea: one third of the ships are destroyed; one third of the fish die; one third of the sea is turned into blood |
| Third trumpet | A flaming star named Wormwood falls to the earth: one third of the earth's rivers are poisoned |
| Fourth trumpet | One third of the sun, moon and stars become dark |
| Fifth trumpet | Flying scorpion like creatures torture people for five months |
| Sixth trumpet | A violent war breaks out: one third of the earth's population dies |
| Seventh trumpet | The seventh trumpet announces the misery of the seven bowl judgments. The final struggle between good and evil begins |
God's judgment on the world climaxes with the seven bowls of wrath. The final toll of death and destruction in the wake of these judgments is nearly impossible to comprehend. The world will never be the same after these bowls of fury are poured out on the earth and its inhabitants
Bowl |
What Happens |
| First bowl | Painful sores break out on those who have the brand of the beast |
| Second bowl | The sea turns into blood and all sea life dies |
| Third bowl | All fresh water turns into blood |
| Fourth bowl | The sun scorches human skin |
| Fifth bowl | Complete darkness envelops the earth |
| Sixth bowl | The Euphrates river dries up |
| Seventh bowl | An earthquake and hailstorm devastate the planet |
1. Abolition of monarchies and all ordered government
2. Abolition of private property and inheritances
3. Abolition of national culture and identity
4. Abolition of family life and the institution of marriage, and the
establishment of communal education of children away from their parents
5. Abolition of all religion
*quoted by Nesta Webster in 'World Revolution' p.34
What is Messianic Judaism? http://www.baruchhashem.com/menus/menusmj.html
The Berean Call exists to alert believers in Christ to unbiblical teachings and practices impacting the church. http://www.thebereancall.org
Food for the soul http://www.biblebelievers.com
Red Moon Rising is dedicated to the research of the origin and the destiny of the human race. The author is confident that this data will, if not convince you of the conclusions that he has made, at least educate you, and in so doing prepare you for the coming storm. http://www.redmoonrising.com/
Location of the Temple in Jerusalem - important end-times prophetic indicator http://www.templemount.org
Good source of Christian books in the UK - Free Catalogue - you can chat to the old boy Penfold himself for advice on 0800 389 2538 http://www.penfoldbooks.com
Jews For Jesus http://www.jewsforjesus.org/
The Rapture and Revelation http://www.TheRapture.org
When will The Rapture occur? http://www.geocities.com/~lasttrumpet/index.html
Ephesians 5:11 http://www.ephesians5-11.org/
Becoming One Church http://www.becomingone.org
This site makes a reasonable attempt at explaining some eschatology (the end of the world as we know it) http://www.truinsight.com
Jim Baum's prophecy now site http://pacific.telebyte.com/~jimbaum
Lyndon Larouche - global financial collapse http://www.larouchepub.com/
Which way at the crossroads? http://www.crossroad.to/
The Digital Angel, Microchip Implants http://www.bunkersurvival.com/imchipin.html
Present Testimony Ministry early church Christianity http://www.home-church.org/present/
Randy's Christian Anarchism pages http://www.oftedahl.com/randy/ca.htm
New World Order Plans to fulfill biblical prophecy in a twisted way? http://www.cuttingedge.org/ce1013.html
Apocalypse Millennium 2000 - signs in heaven and earth http://www.crossfields.com/~watcher/
Christ and Bible prophecy for personal strength and guidance under present day oppression http://www.zipcon.net/isaiah/Jesus.HTM
Watcher website - Bible Prophesy http://www.mt.net/~watcher/week.html
When will it be? http://www.mt.net/~watcher/date_set.html
The situation in America today is deteriorating rapidly. Your churches are weak and vacillating - few take seriously the Word of God. http://www.jeremiahproject.com/
The UK Evangelical Alliance http://www.eauk.org/
The Last Days Information Site http://www.bsc.net/ken/
End times survival including lots of links http://users.erols.com/rlogston/endtimes/index.htm
Escatology Webring - list of sites http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=4saints;list
The Watcher - Alien deceptions http://www.mt.net/~watcher/
Catholic Prophecy On The Coming Great Chastisement And Personal Salvation http://www.webcom.com/enddays/
Daniel Prophecy http://www.danielprophecy.com/
A website dedicated to the study of the Bible and Bible Prophecy. The Bible contains many fascinating stories and prophecies. Several prophecies are yet to be fulfilled! This website is here to assist your studies! http://www.tribulation.com/homepage.htm
The purpose of this site is to provide a line-on-line in-depth study of God's Word for the reader to make up his/her own mind up as to the teachings in the Word of God. http://www.biblestudies.org/
Some excellent prophecy research http://www.prophecyclub.com/main.html
Christian News http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/headline.html
Freemasons Corner from a Christian point of view http://www.cuttingedge.org/fmcorner.html
Bible prophecy newsletter http://www.kenraggio.com/
Barry Smith - Christian predictions of the New World Order http://www.Barrysmith.org.nz/
A congregation of Messianic Jews in Jerusalem http://www.netivyah.org/
What is Messianic Judaism? http://www.baruchhashem.com/menus/menusmj.html
What is Mystery Babylon? http://www.kenraggio.com/KRPN-Babylon-Meares.htm
Satan's Final Empire - The New World Order http://www.ldolphin.org/kingdom/ch7.html