Most people refer to the final seven years as the tribulation period; Matthew and Mark tell us the first half is "The Beginning of Sorrows" with second half being "the Great Tribulation".
The Beginning of Sorrows
Matthew 24:8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Mark 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
The Great Tribulation
Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
Revelation 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Many may be thinking am I SERIOUS? The answer is yes you have very little time to get things right with our Creator and Savior.
Can I prove it? NO, but the evidence is overwhelming that the final seven is upon us.
Scoffers will say.
2 Peter 3:2-4
2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
I am not setting dates. I am saying we are in the general time period of the last seven years based on Scripture, God's prophets, and world events.
Those with eyes to see and ears to hear know this to be true.
I base my opinion of the things stated above based on the the reading of the Holy Scripture and these observations as follows:
- The study of the Bible, specifically Genesis, Daniel, and Revelation regarding the times in which we are living.
- The study of Genesis and the days of Noah so I would know what to look for before Jesus Christs return. Luke 17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. These days have arrived including the promotion of cannibalism as an acceptable life style choice.
- The study of the book of Daniel
- The study of the book of Revelation
- Specific observations
- The solar eclipse on August 21, 2017; to be followed by another solar eclipse seven years later.
- The Revelation 12:1-6 sign appeared in the heavens on September 23, 2017.
- Israel was regathered from the nations to become their own nation 70 years ago. Matthew 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. (In my humble opinion all of Matthew 24 will be fulfilled over the next seven years, at some point in the year 2025) Note: Repentance along with fasting and prayer could impact this estimated date.
- Next two based on the prophets witness from the Father
- They Are Here 11-2-2018 at the 2:49 time mark of the video, 'we are in the tribulation'
- Pope's One World Religion Pact (2020 - Hague Peace Palace), Changing Laws (Dan 7:25) The one world church to be formed in just over one year, where will that place your church?
- Sanhedrin Invites 70 Nations To Hanukkah TO DEDICATE ALTAR FOR THE THIRD TEMPLE Note: When they start building the third temple we'll be quickly approaching the Great Tribulation and the last forty two months, three and one half years. Great Tribulation begins with the abomination of desolation standing in the Holy place and the arrival of the Two Witnesses in Jerusalem.
- For a complete list of events refer to Matthew 24
Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Note: Choose your prophets wisely and prayerfully verify what they say with God's Word before acting on a prophets warning.
Matthew 7:15-17
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Matthew 7:19-21
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
1 John 4:1-3
4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
God Himself bears witness to His Holy prophets with signs and wonders accompanying them.
Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Based on my layman's knowledge there is no way to know exactly when the last seven years begin based on Scripture with the exception of current events of the time as described in Matthew 24 and referred to as the beginning of sorrows.
The beginning of the Great Tribulation, the second three and one half years, 42 months, time period is clearly identified. These two events mark the start. ((1) When the abomination of desolation stands in the temple as Ref. in Matt.24:15)((2) When the two witnesses arrive on location in Jerusalem as Ref. in Rev. 11:3)
Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Note: Did you notice God's elect are still here during great tribulation! Pre-tribulation and Mid-tribulation believers may find themselves at great risk because they thought they would be gone before this event and failed to spiritually prepare.
Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Approximately one third of the Bible is considered prophetic. Prophecy that has been fulfilled has been 100% accurate and I believe those approaching fulfillment will also be 100% accurate.
If you see evil approaching should you prepare and find shelter?
Proverbs 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Preparation questions:
- The Bible is the Living Word of God, have you read it? God speaks to you through His Word, it's how you get to know Him and recognize His voice. Your spirit is nourished by the Word of God. Knowing the Word keeps you from falling victim to deception. Reading it daily keeps you connected to the One who knows the end from the beginning, He knows what is around the next bend in the road.
- Is your name written in the Lambs Book of Life? Are you saved? Have you been baptized by immersion in water? Have you been born again and baptized in the Holy Spirit? Have you been empowered by the baptism of fire as evidenced by speaking in tongues? Luke 3:16 John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Learn more at my previous post by clicking here.
- The war is raging in the spiritual and natural and if you answered in the affirmative to question 1 and 2 do you realize you have been called to battle, to take ground for the Kingdom and hold it at all cost? Do you have all of God's armor on? Ephesians 6:11-18 Do you know how to hide within the Lord's strong tower? Psalm 91
- Famine and pestilences are coming are you prepared? Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Have you stored food, water? Do you have a plan for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, terrorism or enemy invasion? How will you protect your family, food supply, and your household during times of chaos?
What is at stake in this raging battle? YOUR ETERNAL DESTINATION IS AT STAKE!
Eternity compared to 70 or 80 years should be cause for your re-evaluation of your priorities.
Matthew 22:36-40 King James Version (KJV)
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Church we are to love one another, the finger pointing and doctrinal disputes need to stop and be replaced with:(one accord in prayer and supplication)
Acts 1:12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Come Lord Jesus!
AMEN
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