Order Of Events In Bible Prophecy

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1 Order Of Events In Bible Prophecy 2 The Judgment Seat Of Christ Christ s First Coming Christ s Rapture Of Resurrection 1 The Church & Ascension Antichrist Declares Himself World Ruler Mideast Peace Treaty Signed Pentecost The Church Age Pentecost To The Rapture 3 4 Christ s Second Coming Sheep & Goats Judgment Of Survivors 3 ½ Years 3 ½ Years Israel Restored 7 Year Tribulation Daniel s 70 th Week Armageddon 5 The Millennium Christ s s Reign 1,000 Years Satan Bound 6 Great White Throne Judgment Of Unsaved Dead & Satan 7 New Heaven & New Earth Lake Of Fire

2 Rapture Of The Church Events Of The Tribulation Period SEALS Mideast Peace Treaty Signed Israel Protected Apostate Church Jewish Levitical System TRUMPETS Antichrist Declares Himself World Ruler Abomination Of Desolation Israel Persecuted BOWLS Worship Of Satan & Antichrist Christ s Second Coming ½ Years 3 ½ Years Armageddon

3 The seven bowl judgments target the Antichrist and his followers. Revelation 16:1 (NKJV) Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth. First Bowl: Loathsome Sores Revelation 16:2 (NKJV) So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the men who had the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image.

4 Second Bowl: The Sea Turns To Blood Revelation 16:3 (NKJV) Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living creature in the sea died. Second Bowl: The Water Turns To Blood Revelation 16:4-7 (NKJV) Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. And I heard the angel of the waters saying: You are righteous, O Lord, The One who is and who was and who is to be, Because You have judged these things. For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, And You have given them blood to drink. For it is their just due. And I heard another from the altar saying, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments.

5 Fourth Bowl: Men Are Scorched Revelation 16:8-9 (NKJV) Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and power was given to him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory. Fifth Bowl: Darkness And Pain Revelation 16:10-11 (NKJV) Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues because of the pain. They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds.

6 Sixth Bowl: Euphrates Dried Up Revelation 16:12-16 (NKJV) Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame. And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon.

7 Rapture Of The Church Events Of The Tribulation Period SEALS Mideast Peace Treaty Signed Israel Protected Apostate Church Jewish Levitical System TRUMPETS Antichrist Declares Himself World Ruler Abomination Of Desolation Israel Persecuted BOWLS Worship Of Satan & Antichrist Christ s Second Coming ½ Years 3 ½ Years Armageddon

8 The Battle Of Armageddon The name is somewhat misleading: 1. The Greek word 2. The location The Tribulation Period Revelation 14:20 (NKJV) And the winepress was trampled outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress, up to the horses bridles, for one thousand six hundred furlongs. Six or seven basic theories The sixth bowl opens the way for armies from the east to challenge Antichrist s authority

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10 Seventh Bowl: The Earth Utterly Shaken Revelation 16:17-21 (NKJV) Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done! And there were noises and thunderings and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth. Now the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And great Babylon was remembered before God, to give her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath. Then every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent. Men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, since that plague was exceedingly great.

11 As these armies gather together, the sign of the Son of Man appears in the heavens (Matthew 24:30). Matthew 24:27-31 (NKJV) For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together. Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

12 Revelation 19:11-16 (NKJV) Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

13 Revelation 19:17-18 (NKJV) Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather together for the supper of the great God, that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, both small and great.

14 Revelation 19:19-21 (NKJV) And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone. And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.

15 Rapture Of The Church Events Of The Tribulation Period SEALS Mideast Peace Treaty Signed Israel Protected Apostate Church Jewish Levitical System TRUMPETS Antichrist Declares Himself World Ruler Abomination Of Desolation Israel Persecuted BOWLS Worship Of Satan & Antichrist Christ s Second Coming ½ Years 3 ½ Years Armageddon

16 CONCLUDING APPLICATION Titus 2:11-14 (NKJV) For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.