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So, where is the rapture – the first resurrection mentioned as far as timing goes?

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Just after the abomination of desolation, we have this event happening:

Dan 12:1 "Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there

will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who

is found written in the book, will be rescued. Dan 12:2 "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will

awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

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Rev 20:4 Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been

beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a

thousand years. Rev 20:5 The rest of the dead did not come to life until the

thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. Rev 20:6 Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first

resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with

Him for a thousand years. • Dan 12:2 "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to

everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

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This is when Israel is taken to the wilderness and protected for 3.5 years. It is also when the Church, the male child is ‘caught up’ –

raptured!

Rev 12:5 And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up to

God and to His throne. Rev 12:6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness where she *had a place prepared by God, so that there she would be nourished for

one thousand two hundred and sixty days.

• Rev 2:25 'Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.

• Rev 2:26 'He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS;

• Rev 2:27 AND HE(the Church) SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father;

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This is when Israel is taken to the wilderness and protected for 3.5 years. It is also when the Church, the male child is ‘caught up’ –

raptured!

Rev 12:5 And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up caught up to

God and to His throne. Rev 12:6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness where she *had a place prepared by God, so that there she would be nourished for

one thousand two hundred and sixty days.

• Rev 2:25 'Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.

• Rev 2:26 'He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS;

• Rev 2:27 AND HE(the Church) SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father;

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This is when Israel is taken to the wilderness and protected for 3.5 years. It is also when the Church, the male child is ‘caught up’ –

raptured!

Rev 12:5 And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up caught up to

God and to His throne. Rev 12:6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness where she *had a place prepared by God, so that there she would be nourished for

one thousand two hundred and sixty days.

• Rev 2:25 'Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.

• Rev 2:26 'He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS;

• Rev 2:27 AND HE(the Church) SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father;

harpazoharpazoThayer Definition:Thayer Definition:1) to seize, carry off by force1) to seize, carry off by force2) to seize on, claim for one’s self eagerly2) to seize on, claim for one’s self eagerly3) to snatch out or away3) to snatch out or away

1Th 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain will 1Th 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught be caught up up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

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There are only two resurrections left – the first resurrection that takes place right after the abomination of desolation, and the

resurection at the end of the 1000 year reign of Christ.

There are now other resurrections!

The signs for the first resurrection are clear…

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Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Revelation 6:12-17 I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; (13) and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. (14) The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (15) Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains; (16) and they *said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; (17) for the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?"

The Day of the Lord begins – the breaking of the 6th seal

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Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Revelation 6:12-17 I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; (13) and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. (14) The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (15) Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains; (16) and they *said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; (17) for the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?"

The Day of the Lord begins – the breaking of the 6th seal

Rev 1:4 John to the seven Churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and Rev 1:4 John to the seven Churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the seven Spirits who are before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood-- earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood-- 6 and He has made us 6 and He has made us to beto be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him Him bebe the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 BEHOLD, the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Himeven those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn ; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen.over Him. So it is to be. Amen.

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Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Revelation 6:12-17 I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; (13) and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. (14) The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (15) Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains; (16) and they *said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; (17) for the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?"

The Day of the Lord begins – the breaking of the 6th seal

2Th 2:1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the 2Th 2:1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to our gathering together to Him,Him, 2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or 2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.

3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for 3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, the son of destruction,

4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or 4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. displaying himself as being God.

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Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Matthew 24:29-31 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (30) "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. (31) "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

Revelation 6:12-17 I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; (13) and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. (14) The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (15) Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains; (16) and they *said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; (17) for the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?"

The Day of the Lord begins – the breaking of the 6th seal

1Th 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we 1Th 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. precede those who have fallen asleep.

1Th 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a 1Th 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice shout, with the voice ofof thethe archangel and with the archangel and with the trumpettrumpet ofof GodGod,, and the dead in Christ will rise first. and the dead in Christ will rise first.

1Th 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain will be 1Th 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the airtogether with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air , and , and so we shall always be with the Lord. so we shall always be with the Lord.

This is the Rapture of the Christian!This is the Rapture of the Christian!

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The Christian will be gathered in the air - from one end of heaven to the other. We will be caught up and gathered!

Mat 24:30 "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS

OF THE SKY with power and great glory. Mat 24:31 "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect

from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

At the second coming, Israel will be gathered from the earth At the second coming, Israel will be gathered from the earth to Zion, not in the air!to Zion, not in the air!

Isa 11:11 Then it will happen on that day that the Lord Will again recover the second time with His hand The remnant of His people, who will

remain, From Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, And from the islands of the sea. 12 And He will lift up a standard for the

nations And assemble the banished ones of Israel, And will gather the dispersed of Judah From the four corners of the earth.

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144,000 sealed, the raptured multitude is heaven.

Revelation 7:3-4 saying, "Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we have sealed the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads." (4) And I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:

Revelation 7:9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands;

All of this is just after the breaking of the 6th seal!

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Those in white robes…Those in white robes…A white robe = white garments are clearly the proper attire of A white robe = white garments are clearly the proper attire of

those in the presence of God. Notice it will be the attire of:those in the presence of God. Notice it will be the attire of:a. The overcomers, (Rev 3:4-5, 18).a. The overcomers, (Rev 3:4-5, 18).

b. The martyrs, (Rev 6:11).b. The martyrs, (Rev 6:11).c. The raptured innumerable multitude, (Rev 7:9).c. The raptured innumerable multitude, (Rev 7:9).

d. The armies of heaven, (Rev 19:14).d. The armies of heaven, (Rev 19:14).

E. The Bride of Christ!E. The Bride of Christ!Revelation 19:7-8 "Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, Revelation 19:7-8 "Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready." (8) It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright ready." (8) It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright andand

clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

All indicating the Christian – the Bride of Christ!All indicating the Christian – the Bride of Christ!

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1 Thessalonians 5:7-10 For those who sleep do their 1 Thessalonians 5:7-10 For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. (8) But since we are of night. (8) But since we are of thethe day, let us be sober, day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a

helmet, the hope of salvation. (9) For God has not helmet, the hope of salvation. (9) For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our

Lord Jesus Christ, (10) who died for us, so that whether Lord Jesus Christ, (10) who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.

For us, this is a wonderful promise – we will not be here For us, this is a wonderful promise – we will not be here when the seventh seal is broken – we are not destined for when the seventh seal is broken – we are not destined for

wrath!wrath!

God’s wrath begins with the seventh seal, after all the God’s wrath begins with the seventh seal, after all the events we just went over!events we just went over!

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1 Thessalonians 5:7-10 For those who sleep do their 1 Thessalonians 5:7-10 For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. (8) But since we are of night. (8) But since we are of thethe day, let us be sober, day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a

helmet, the hope of salvation. (9) For God has not helmet, the hope of salvation. (9) For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our

Lord Jesus Christ, (10) who died for us, so that whether Lord Jesus Christ, (10) who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.

For us, this is a wonderful promise – we will not be here For us, this is a wonderful promise – we will not be here when the seventh seal is broken – we are not destined for when the seventh seal is broken – we are not destined for

wrath!wrath!

God’s wrath begins with the seventh seal, after all the God’s wrath begins with the seventh seal, after all the events we just went over!events we just went over!

Rev 6:16 and they *said to the Rev 6:16 and they *said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the presence of us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; the wrath of the Lamb;

Rev 6:17 for the great day of their Rev 6:17 for the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to wrath has come, and who is able to stand?" (7stand?" (7thth seal) seal)

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This is just after the abomination of desolation, when the antiChrist exalts himself above God and goes into the temple!

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During the intense persecution of beleivers, the gospel will be preached to the whole earth!

Matthew 24:14-19 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

It is in the midst of the 5th seal that the antiChrist will go into the temple and proclaim himself god!Matthew 24:(15) "Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), (16) then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. (17) "Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house.

Dan 9:27 "And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate."

Dan 11:36 "Then the king will do as he pleases, and he will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will speak monstrous things against the God of gods; and he will prosper until the indignation is finished, for that which is decreed will be done.

The antiChrist is now revealed!

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

There is only one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

There is only one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…

AntiChrist revealed: Thayer Definition:AntiChrist revealed: Thayer Definition:

1) to uncover, lay open what has been 1) to uncover, lay open what has been veiled or covered upveiled or covered up

1a) disclose, make bare1a) disclose, make bare

2) to make known, make manifest, 2) to make known, make manifest, disclose what before was unknowndisclose what before was unknown

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

There is only one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…

The Apostasy is the falling away that takes The Apostasy is the falling away that takes place at the 5place at the 5thth seal! seal!

The antiChrist is revealed at the abomination The antiChrist is revealed at the abomination of desolation.of desolation.

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The antiChrist is ‘revealed’ as the antiChrist when he goes into the Jewish temple and

exalts himself above God.

This is called the abomination of desolation in scripture.

This event happens just before the breaking of the sixth seal.

It starts a short period of time known as the ‘time of Jacob’s trouble’ or ‘the great

tribulation’.

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The antiChrist is ‘revealed’ as the antiChrist when he goes into the Jewish temple and

exalts himself above God.

This is called the abomination of desolation in scripture.

This event happens just before the breaking of the sixth seal.

It starts a short period of time known as the ‘time of Jacob’s trouble’ or ‘the great

tribulation’.

•Jer 30:2 "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Write all Jer 30:2 "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'Write all the words which I have spoken to you in a book. 3 'For the words which I have spoken to you in a book. 3 'For behold, days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will behold, days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.' The restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah.' The LORD says, 'I will also bring them back to the land that I LORD says, 'I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers and they shall possess it.'" 4 Now gave to their forefathers and they shall possess it.'" 4 Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah: 5 "For thus says the LORD, 'I Israel and concerning Judah: 5 "For thus says the LORD, 'I have heard a sound of terror, Of dread, and there is no have heard a sound of terror, Of dread, and there is no peace. 6 'Ask now, and see If a male can give birth. Why do peace. 6 'Ask now, and see If a male can give birth. Why do I see every man I see every man WithWith his hands on his loins, as a woman in his hands on his loins, as a woman in childbirth? And childbirth? And whywhy have all faces turned pale? have all faces turned pale? •Jer 30:7 Jer 30:7 'Alas! for that day is great, There is none like it; 'Alas! for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's distressAnd it is the time of Jacob's distress, , But he will be saved But he will be saved from it. :8 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the from it. :8 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bondsneck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no ; and strangers will no longer make them their slaves. longer make them their slaves.

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Matthew 24:21-28 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. (22) "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (23) "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. (24) "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (25) "Behold, I have told you in advance. (26) "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. (27) "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Dan 12:1 "Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued.

Dan 12:2 "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

The Great Tribulation

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Matthew 24:21-28 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will.will. (22) "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (23) "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. (24) "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (25) "Behold, I have told you in advance. (26) "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. (27) "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Dan 12:1 "Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued. written in the book, will be rescued.

Dan 12:2 "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

The Great Tribulation

•Jer 30:7 'Alas! for Jer 30:7 'Alas! for that day is great, There is that day is great, There is none like it;none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's And it is the time of Jacob's distress, distress, But he will be saved from itBut he will be saved from it. :8 'It . :8 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the shall come about on that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no longer make them their strangers will no longer make them their slaves. slaves.

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Matthew 24:21-28 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will.will. (22) "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (23) "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. (24) "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (25) "Behold, I have told you in advance. (26) "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. (27) "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Dan 12:1 "Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued. written in the book, will be rescued.

Dan 12:2 "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awakeDan 12:2 "Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

The Great Tribulation

•Jer 30:7 'Alas! for Jer 30:7 'Alas! for that day is great, There is that day is great, There is none like it;none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's And it is the time of Jacob's distress, distress, But he will be saved from itBut he will be saved from it. :8 'It . :8 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the shall come about on that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no longer make them their strangers will no longer make them their slaves. slaves.

A resurrectionA resurrectionHappens here Happens here too! too! (more on this later)(more on this later)

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At this time Christians will be looking for the coming of Jesus! This is not the Jews, because they will be supernaturally taken to the wilderness to be protected during the wrath.

Matthew 24:21-28 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. (22) "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (23) "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. (24) "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (25) "Behold, I have told you in advance. (26) "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out,wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. (27) "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

The day of the Lord is about to start

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At this time Christians will be looking for the coming of Jesus! This is not the Jews, because they will be supernaturally taken to the wilderness to be protected during the wrath.

Matthew 24:21-28 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. (22) "Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (23) "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him. (24) "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (25) "Behold, I have told you in advance. (26) "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out,wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. (27) "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

The day of the Lord is about to startThis can’t be talking to Israel because they will This can’t be talking to Israel because they will be taken to the wilderness!be taken to the wilderness!

Rev 12:14 But the two wings of the great eagle were Rev 12:14 But the two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, so that she could fly into the given to the woman, so that she could fly into the wildernesswilderness to her place, where she *was nourished to her place, where she *was nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the for a time and times and half a time, from the

presence of the serpent.presence of the serpent.

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Hos 2:13 "I will punish her for the days Hos 2:13 "I will punish her for the days of the Baals When she used to offer of the Baals When she used to offer sacrifices to them And adorn herself sacrifices to them And adorn herself with her earrings and jewelry, And with her earrings and jewelry, And follow her lovers, so that she forgot follow her lovers, so that she forgot Me," declares the LORD. Me," declares the LORD.

Hos 2:14Hos 2:14 "Therefore, behold, I will "Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Bring her into the wilderness allure her, Bring her into the wilderness And speak kindly to her. And speak kindly to her.

Hos 2:15 "Then I will give her her Hos 2:15 "Then I will give her her vineyards from there, And the valley of vineyards from there, And the valley of Achor as a door of hope. And she will Achor as a door of hope. And she will sing there as in the days of her youth, sing there as in the days of her youth, As in the day when she came up from As in the day when she came up from the land of Egypt. the land of Egypt.

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The Sixth seal – Great TribulationRevelation 6:12-17 I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; (13) and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. (14) The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (15) Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains; (16) and they *said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb; (17) for the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?“

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Luke 21:25-28 "There will be signs in sun and moon and Luke 21:25-28 "There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, (26) men fainting from the roaring of the sea and the waves, (26) men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (27) the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (27)

"Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN A "Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN A CLOUD with power and great glory. (28) "But when these CLOUD with power and great glory. (28) "But when these

things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

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Some observations…1. He who endures to the end shall be saved. We found the end does not come until after the Gospel is preached to the whole world –

we haven’t done this yet!

2. The Christian will take the Gospel to the whole earth prior to the rapture.

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3. The AntiChrist will be revealed prior to the rapture.(this happens at the abomination)

4.The fullness of the Gentiles will come in prior to the Rapture (this takes place after

the abomination of desolation)

5. The apostasy (a great falling away from the faith) will take place prior to the rapture

-this will correspond with persecution.

6. Jesus made a promise about His coming…

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He gave us another clue as to the timing of the rapture…

Mat 10:23 "But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes.

• Remember – He is not talking to Jews here – He is talking to the Christian! The Jews will never be persecuted! They will be protected in the wilderness!

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Some Observations continued…

7. Based on that last verse, the time of persecution will be very short. So when intense global persecution of

Christians starts to the Rapture of the Christian will be a relatively short period of time!

-Global persecution of Christians will take place prior to the rapture.

8. Only those with extra oil, ready to wait until the midnight hour will make it. Those who thought the Bridegroom

would come earlier were not ready to ‘endure to the end’.

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Mat 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Mat 25:2 "Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. Mat 25:3 "For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

Mat 25:4 but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. Mat 25:5 "Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began

to sleep. Mat 25:6 "But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out

to meet him.' Mat 25:7 "Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.

Mat 25:8 "The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

Mat 25:9 "But the prudent answered, 'No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

Mat 25:10 "And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding

feast; and the door was shut. Mat 25:11 "Later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.'

Mat 25:12 "But he answered, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.' Mat 25:13 "Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour.

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Mat 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Mat 25:2 "Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. Mat 25:3 "For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

Mat 25:4 but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. Mat 25:5 "Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began

to sleep. Mat 25:6 "But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out

to meet him.' Mat 25:7 "Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.

Mat 25:8 "The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

Mat 25:9 "But the prudent answered, 'No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

Mat 25:10 "And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding

feast; and the door was shut. Mat 25:11 "Later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.'

Mat 25:12 "But he answered, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.' Mat 25:13 "Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour.

““Alert” - Thayer Definition:Alert” - Thayer Definition:

1) to watch1) to watch

2) metaphorically give strict attention to, be cautious, active2) metaphorically give strict attention to, be cautious, active

2a) to take heed lest through remission and indolence 2a) to take heed lest through remission and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake onesome destructive calamity suddenly overtake one

John clarifies this in the beginning of the book of Revelation…John clarifies this in the beginning of the book of Revelation…

Rev 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear Rev 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and the words of the prophecy, and heedheed the things which the things which are written in it; for the time is near.are written in it; for the time is near.

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Mat 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Mat 25:2 "Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. Mat 25:3 "For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

Mat 25:4 but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. Mat 25:5 "Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began

to sleep. Mat 25:6 "But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out

to meet him.' Mat 25:7 "Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.

Mat 25:8 "The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

Mat 25:9 "But the prudent answered, 'No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

Mat 25:10 "And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding

feast; and the door was shut. Mat 25:11 "Later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.'

Mat 25:12 "But he answered, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.' Mat 25:13 "Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour.

““Alert” - Thayer Definition:Alert” - Thayer Definition:

1) to watch1) to watch

2) metaphorically give strict attention to, be cautious, active2) metaphorically give strict attention to, be cautious, active

2a) to take heed lest through remission and indolence 2a) to take heed lest through remission and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake onesome destructive calamity suddenly overtake one

John clarifies this in the beginning of the book of Revelation…John clarifies this in the beginning of the book of Revelation…

Rev 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear Rev 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and the words of the prophecy, and heedheed the things which the things which are written in it; for the time is near. are written in it; for the time is near.

““Heed” - Thayer Definition:Heed” - Thayer Definition:

1) to attend to carefully, take care of1) to attend to carefully, take care of

1a) to guard1a) to guard

1b) metaphorically to keep, one in the state in which he is1b) metaphorically to keep, one in the state in which he is

1c) to observe1c) to observe

1d) to reserve: to undergo something1d) to reserve: to undergo something

““To be on the lookout for – to guard against”To be on the lookout for – to guard against”

This will help you to “endure to the end” and “overcome”.This will help you to “endure to the end” and “overcome”.

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(Mat 10:22) "You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.

(Mat 24:13) "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

(Mat 28:20) teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

(Mar 13:13) "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

(Act 13:47) "For so the Lord has commanded us, 'I HAVE PLACED YOU AS A LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES, THAT YOU MAY BRING

SALVATION TO THE END OF THE EARTH.'"

(1Co 1:8) who will also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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(Mat 10:22) "You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.

(Mat 24:13) "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

(Mat 28:20) teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

(Mar 13:13) "You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.

(Luk 2:35) and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

(Joh 13:1) Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the

world, He loved them to the end.

(Act 13:47) "For so the Lord has commanded us, 'I HAVE PLACED YOU AS A LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES, THAT YOU MAY BRING SALVATION TO THE END OF THE EARTH.'"

(1Co 1:8) who will also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

(Eph 1:12) to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.

““Endures” - Thayer Definition:Endures” - Thayer Definition:

1) to remain faithful in light of persecution1) to remain faithful in light of persecution

1a) to tarry behind, wait in spite of trial1a) to tarry behind, wait in spite of trial

2) to remain, i.e. abide, not recede or flee2) to remain, i.e. abide, not recede or flee

2a) to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold 2a) to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one’s faith in Christfast to one’s faith in Christ

2b) to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments2b) to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments

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(Rev 2:11) 'He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.'

(Rev 2:26) 'He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS;

(Rev 3:5) 'He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My

Father and before His angels.

(Rev 3:12) 'He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will not go out from it anymore; and I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes

down out of heaven from My God, and My new name.

(Rev 3:21) 'He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

(Rev 21:7) "He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

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(Rev 2:11) 'He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.'

(Rev 2:26) 'He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS;

(Rev 3:5) 'He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My

Father and before His angels.

(Rev 3:12) 'He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will not go out from it anymore; and I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes

down out of heaven from My God, and My new name.

(Rev 3:21) 'He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

(Rev 21:7) "He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

““Overcomes” - Thayer Definition:Overcomes” - Thayer Definition:

1) to conquer1) to conquer

1a) to carry off the victory, come off victorious1a) to carry off the victory, come off victorious

1a1) of Christ, victorious over all His foes1a1) of Christ, victorious over all His foes

1a2) of Christians, that hold fast their faith 1a2) of Christians, that hold fast their faith even unto death against the power of their even unto death against the power of their foes, and temptations and persecutionsfoes, and temptations and persecutions

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

Back to the one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that to the effect that the day of the Lord has comethe day of the Lord has come. (3) . (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

There is only one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…Remember, the Day of the Lord starts with the Remember, the Day of the Lord starts with the

Rapture and ends with the final judgment, after the Rapture and ends with the final judgment, after the 1000 year reign of Christ:1000 year reign of Christ:

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that to the effect that the day of the Lord has comethe day of the Lord has come. (3) . (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

There is only one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…

1Th 5:2 For you yourselves know full well 1Th 5:2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3 While they are saying, thief in the night. 3 While they are saying, "Peace and safety!" then destruction will come "Peace and safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not woman with child, and they will not escape.1Th 5:4 But you, brethren, are not in escape.1Th 5:4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;a thief;

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• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that to the effect that the day of the Lord has comethe day of the Lord has come. (3) . (3) Let no one in any way deceive you, for Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not comeit will not come unless the unless the apostasy apostasy comes first, and the comes first, and the man of man of lawlessness is revealedlawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,, the son of destruction,

There is only one scripture in the Bible that gives us the timing of the rapture…

Jesus gave us clear signs to look for regarding Jesus gave us clear signs to look for regarding the Rapture of the Christian:the Rapture of the Christian:

1.1. Persecution of the ChristianPersecution of the Christian

2.2. Apostasy – a falling away from the faithApostasy – a falling away from the faith

3.3. Gospel taught to all nations – fullness of Gospel taught to all nations – fullness of the Gentiles come inthe Gentiles come in

4.4. AntiChrist revealed as the man of AntiChrist revealed as the man of lawlessness.lawlessness.

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Given these observations, we can now look at our timeline and figure out approximately when the rapture

will take place…

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And pre-tribbers agree – From Lahaye:

"The translation of the Christian is pictured as a deliverance before the day of wrath, while the Second Coming is followed by the

deliverance of these who have believed in Christ during the Tribulation."

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This is the event Jesus talked about in Matt. 24, that happens during the 6th seal.

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Timeline of End time events – overview – Timeline of End time events – overview – www.livingwater.ccwww.livingwater.cc

Pastor Brett Peterson – Pastor Brett Peterson – pastorbrett@ccbcu.edu 949-677-0903 949-677-0903

Ez. 38,39 Zech. 12:2-3, Isaiah 17:1+, Amos 1, Daniel 9:24-27, Mathew 24:3+, Rev. 6:2+

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So what happens after the Rapture?Two things:

2Co 5:6 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are

absent from the Lord-- 2Co 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight--

2Co 5:8 we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the

Lord. 2Co 5:9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether

at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 2Co 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment

seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done,

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That is the Bema(Judgment) Seat of Christ

1Co 3:11 For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1Co 3:12 Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,

1Co 3:13 each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire

itself will test the quality of each man's work. 1Co 3:14 If any man's work which he has built on it

remains, he will receive a reward. 1Co 3:15 If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss;

but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.

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Second, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Rev 19:7 "Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride

has made herself ready." Rev 19:8 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen,

bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

Rev 19:9 Then he *said to me, "Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.'" And he

*said to me, "These are true words of God."

2Co 11:2 For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might

present you as a pure virgin.

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Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Christian and gave Himself up for her,

Eph 5:26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,

Eph 5:27 that He might present to Himself the Christian in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that

she would be holy and blameless.

We can’t be perfect on this earth except in Christ, however, after the Bema (Judgment) seat of Christ, all imperfection will be burned away, we will have our glorified bodies, and we will

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  After the Rapture – in heaven…After the Rapture – in heaven…

1. Bema(Judgment) Seat of Christ – 1. Bema(Judgment) Seat of Christ – this is only for the Christian!this is only for the Christian! (2 Cor. 5:10): All Christian  (2 Cor. 5:10): All Christian 

2. Marriage Supper of the Lamb 2. Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:7): All Christian (Rev. 19:7): All Christian 

No one can be part of the Christian No one can be part of the Christian after these two events take place – after these two events take place –

meaning everyone who is the ‘Bride of meaning everyone who is the ‘Bride of Christ” will be raptured at the same Christ” will be raptured at the same

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Only those who deserve the Wrath of God will be left to go through it!

The Christian will be gone and Israel will be protected in the wilderness or part of the 144,000 males who will be sealed by

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Now is the time to be a bold witness for Jesus!Now is the time to be a bold witness for Jesus!Acts 1:8 - We Are given a great commission to take the Acts 1:8 - We Are given a great commission to take the

Gospel to the whole earth – the Christian has not completed Gospel to the whole earth – the Christian has not completed this yet!this yet!

Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and

then shall the end come.then shall the end come.

- - 2Pe 3:9 “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count 2Pe 3:9 “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count

slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.10 But the day of the Lord will come like a all to come to repentance.10 But the day of the Lord will come like a

thief, “thief, “

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1Th 5:2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the

night. 1Th 5:3 While they are saying, "Peace and

safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with

child, and they will not escape. 1Th 5:4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness,

that the day would overtake you like a thief; 1Th 5:5 for you are all sons of light and sons of

day. We are not of night nor of darkness; 1Th 5:6 so then let us not sleep as others do, but

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1Th 5:2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the

night. 1Th 5:3 While they are saying, "Peace and

safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with

child, and they will not escape. 1Th 5:4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness,

that the day would overtake you like a thief; 1Th 5:5 for you are all sons of light and sons of

day. We are not of night nor of darkness; 1Th 5:6 so then let us not sleep as others do, but

let us be alert and sober.

This tells us plainly, we will This tells us plainly, we will see that day, but it won’t see that day, but it won’t overtake us like a thief.overtake us like a thief.

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But it will overtake the apostate Christian like a thief…

Rev 3:3 'So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I

will come to you.

If you know the signs to watch for, you will be awake and ready!

Rev 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. 4 John to the seven

ChurchesRev 1:7 BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is

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1Jo 2:18 Children, it 1Jo 2:18 Children, it isis the last hour; and just as you heard the last hour; and just as you heard that that antiChrist isantiChrist is comingcoming, even now many antichrists have , even now many antichrists have

appeared; from this we know that it appeared; from this we know that it isis the last hour. the last hour.

Eph 5:14 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And Eph 5:14 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." 15 arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." 15

Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 as wise, 16 makingmaking thethe mostmost of your time, because of your time, because thethe

days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with

wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.

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Do you love the world more than God?Do you love the world more than God?

Today is the day to make things right Today is the day to make things right between you and God. between you and God.

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Knowing the right path to take is a start. Proceeding down that path is the difficulty. However, life is a wonderful journey, and who is a better guide than He who conceived it?

As soon as you start on the path, you discover it is just the beginning of a wonderful journey. It is an adventure. As you embark, you have to leave much behind. But you

realize the destination is worth it – not to mention the overwhelming peace, joy and love you experience on the way. Every morning is new, every night brings sweet rest. You look forward to what wonders God will show you the next day. Yet, the enemy tries to keep us from the path. And whether the enemy is Satan or our flesh, we are kept from that great

adventure. Therefore, every morning we say to ourselves - Enough of mediocrity. Enough of simply existing. Enough of self-indulgence. I am an adventurer. God’s Word is my guide. This life is too short to just get by – I will do exploits for my King! God, use me

today to reach just one person for your Kingdom! And after that one, just one more! Life is exciting when Christ’s at the helm! It is too grand to articulate! God created you with a wonderful plan in mind. One day, in eternity, you and I will gaze speechless across the

heavenly landscape. Overwhelmed with complete joy, we will remember this day. We will thank God our past is forgotten (more importantly forgiven), and we will give each other a ‘nod’ knowing that we lived the rest of our lives in service to the King. We embarked on that wonderful journey and we never looked back. We denied ourselves a few earthly accolades to embrace an eternal reward. And our Lord God, our Savior, will say, “well

done good and faithful servant.” At that singular event in time, we will remember everything we left behind, and it will appear as but rubble. And we will see all who came

into the Kingdom through our words, our actions, and our lives as we died to ourselves and allowed Christ to live through us. The greatest joy that man can contain will fill us to

overflowing. That is worth more than you and I could ever attempt to pay. Thank God He sent His Son to pay the price for our great adventure – both the journey and the

destination. Much Love and Prayer, Pastor Brett Peterson -- email questions/comments to:

pastorbrett@ccbcu.edu