A PREVIEW OF TRIBULATION PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS

[DrFrank]

Here is a shocking report prepared by the Medical Director of Voice of the Martyrs,an international Christian support agency.He was sent to Nigeria after more than 500 Christians were slaughtered by a roving gang of Muslims who were armed with guns, knives and machetes.

"After 20 hours traveling by plane I arrived late Saturday,got myself settled in and then Sunday morning I drove out to Dogo Nahawa . I was totally appalled by what I saw there .There were burned-out churches and many burned-out homes.I was totally shocked to see the sight of mass graves where Christians who were savagely slaughtered were buried.This is the first time in my life that the word "carnage" came into my mind.This is far beyond anything I have seen in my 33 years of medicine including doing autopsies and my work in emergency rooms.We found that in one village only 30 survivors remained in the entire village.

I was able to see numerous patients in several hospitals.There were fewer gunshots and far more machete and knife wounds than I have seen in the past in Nigeria.The wounds in these people were significantly deeper and more destructive than any of those I saw in January when Muslims previously attacked Christians here.

The epitome here was a 4 year old little girl whose left arm was slashed off below her elbow.I examined one wounded 8 year old girl who lost both of her parents when they were murdered.A woman told me that while she was trying to escape with her babies who were tied papoose style so they could lie against her back,BOTH OF HER INFANTS WERE MURDERED BY MACHETE SLASHING.

It's good that I came because many of the people were visibly relieved and comforted to see someone from the Western church here.I began providing assistance immediately so that the Christians could get the necessary medical tests and treatments.Now that I have examined the wounded I can start selecting people for surgery.

I was truly amazed when I was allowed to worship with the Christians who were still living .Even with all the death and destruction around them,they were praising the Lord for His goodness and mercy!The service I attended was held in the village square surrounded by charred burned-out buildings.The minister who held the service told us that this was the persecution foretold by Jesus that will occur in the end time and that our duty as Christians was to bravely carry our cross and to truly forgive the attackers."

TRIBULATION TRAINING Sign - Up Sheet
for those who don't want to prepare for the Rapture

1.______________________________ :help

 

[Vic C.]

How about a sign up sheet for those believers who refuse to prepare for Tribulation?

We do not need any "previews". We have 2,000 years of history that tells us about 100's, 1,000's, millions even, of Christians who have suffered and died in terrible tribulation. We have a Savior who tells us we will have times of trouble and tribulation in our lifetime.

The question then is, who is ready for anything, those who hold to the hope of enduring whatever the world his in store for us in the future, or those who hold on the hope that they will be whisked away at the first sign of danger?

The Lord tells us we are not the subject of His wrath; we were never promised the same for tribulation.

 

[Sinthesis]

• Jhn 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

 

[Vic C.]

• Jhn 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Hey! You stole my siggy!

 

[Sinthesis]

• Jhn 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Hey! You stole my siggy!

:yes

 

[XTruth]

Oh no, there is a 7 year Tribulation, the last 3 1/2 years specifically are to be worse than any other time in our history. Those who die for the name of Christ during this SOON coming time frame, were not righteous at the time of the rapture... that is to say, many will be left behind who believe in Christ and call themselves Christians; though, most who believe, just aren't following.... therefore, they aren't all righteous. You're either in sin or in Christ.... can't be both at the same time.
www.conditionalsalvation.com/free_book

The Tribulation

(NOTE: compare Rev. 6-19)

The Time and Length of the Tribulation:

The tribulation will begin to affect Israel before the 70th week begins; how long before is not certain, but when Antichrist rises at the beginning of the week, Israel will be undergoing persecution from the 10 kings of Revised Rome dominated by Mystery Babylon. When Antichrist comes he will make a 7-year covenant with Israel assuring them of protection in their continued establishment as a nation (Daniel 9:27). Because the Jews will not submit to Mystery Babylon, there will be a widespread persecution and they shall be "hated of all nations" during the time of the beginning of sorrows when Antichrist will be endeavoring to conquer all these nations (Matthew 24:4-12). Antichrist will need Jewish moral and financial support in his rise over these nations, so he will make an alliance with them for 7 years. Therefore, the time of the tribulation will be during the whole of Daniel's 70th week (Daniel 9:27). It will end at the second coming (Matthew 24:29-31; Rev. 19:11-21).

The Divisions of the Tribulation:

1. The first division takes in the first 3 ½ years of the 70th week and is termed the lesser tribulation. It is not to be as great in severity as the last 3 ½ years because of the protection of Israel by the Antichrist during that time. Israel's persecution then will be from a source entirely different from that of the last division. In these first 3 ½ years she will be persecuted by Mystery Babylon and the 10 kings. This division takes in the fulfillment of Rev. 6:1-9:21. The judgments of the 6th sea and first 6 trumpets come in this period, thus proving tribulation during this time.

2. The last division takes in the last 3 ½ years of the week and is termed the great tribulation because it will be more severe in persecution upon Israel than the first 3 ½ years. Antichrist, who will protect Israel the first 3 ½ years, will break his covenant with her in the middle of the week and become her most bitter enemy. He will then try to destroy her, which act will call for the judgments of the 7 vials of the last 3 ½ years. This part of the tribulation includes the fulfillment of Rev. 10:1-19:21. Jesus, Daniel, Jeremiah, and many others speak of this time of Israel's trouble as being worse than any other time that has ever been on earth or ever will be (Daniel 12:1; Jeremiah 30:4-11; Matthew 24:21,22; Rev. 11:1,2; Rev. 12:14-17; Rev. 13:5-7).

The Purpose of the Tribulation:

1. To purify Israel and bring them back to a place where God can fulfill the everlasting covenants made with their fathers (Isaiah 2:5-22; Isaiah 16:1-5; Isaiah 24:1-25:12; Isaiah 26:20,21; Ezekiel 20:33,34; Ezekiel 22:17-22; Romans 11:25-29).

2. To purify Israel of all rebels (Ezekiel 20:33,4; ; Zech. 13:8,9; Malachi 3:3,4).

3. To plead with and bring Israel into the bond of the new covenant (Ezekiel 20:33,34; Ezekiel 36:24-28; Jeremiah 30:3-11; Zech. 12:10-13:9; Malachi 4:3,4).

4. To judge Israel and punish them for their rejection of the Messiah and make them willing to accept Him when He comes the second time (Ezekiel 20:33,34; Zech. 12:10-13:9; Zech. 14:1-15; Matthew 24:15-31).

5. To judge the nations for their persecution of Israel (Isaiah 63:1-6; Joel 3; Rev. 6:1-19:21).

6. To bring Israel to complete repentance (Zech. 12:10-13:9; Romans 11:26-29; Matthew 23:39).

7. To fulfill the prophecies of Daniel 9:24-27; Rev. 6:1-19:21; Matthew 24:15,29.

8. To cause Israel to flee into the wilderness of Edom and Moab to be so persecuted by the nations that they will have to turn to God for help (Isaiah 16:1-5; Ezekiel 20:33-35; Daniel 11:40-12:7; Hosea 2:14-17; Matthew 24:15-31; Rev. 12).

The Character of the Tribulation:

God's wrath will be poured out upon mankind for their wickedness and corruption which will exceed the days of Noah and Lot (Genesis 6; Matthew 24:37-39; Luke 17:22-37; 2 Tim. 3:1-12). Words cannot describe the utter rebellion and wickedness of men during this period of final struggle between God and the devil over possession of the earth (Rev. 11:15; Rev. 12:7-12; Rev. 19:11-21; Rev. 20:1-3). People will reject the truth until God turns them ever to the "strong delusion" of the Antichrist who will cause them to believe a lie and be damned (2 Thes. 2:8-12; 2 Peter 3:1-9). Even after God pours out His judgments upon men, they will still defy Him (Rev. 9:20,21; Rev. 6:2-11; Rev. 17:1-18; Rev. 18:1-24).

—Dake's Topics