Meanwhile a period of 7 years begins on earth … but first … why a pre-tribulation rapture?
Jeremiah 30:7 “… it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble …”
This is speaking to Israel – it’s NOT for the Church.
The Church is in Heaven (The Judgement – The Marriage) during this 7-year period. How can the church return with Christ? (The Return)
Romans 5:9 “… being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him”.
The Tribulation is a judgment against the Jew, but the whole earth will be affected. It is broken down into two 3 ½ year periods. It will consist of a one world government, one world leader, probably one world money and perhaps only two religions; Judaism and a one world church.
Daniel 9:27 is an overview of the 7 years. (week = 7 years)
Daniel 11:36-45 a description of Anti-Christ and his reign and during this period;
The Anti-Christ is made known –
The Temple is rebuilt –
Animal sacrifice for atonement is resumed.
At the end of 3 ½ years the Anti-Christ defiles the Temple, entering into the Holy of Holies, proclaiming himself as God.
Daniel 12:11-12 This alerts the Jew that this is not the Messiah they are looking for and the great persecution begins.
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