Are we currently in the time of Great Tribulation?
The world that we thought we knew is rapidly changing into something that we don’t recognize. A lot has changed in the past 2 years. Many Christians are wondering if we are currently in the time of Great Tribulation.
What we are witnessing is part of the process for setting up the One World Order, preparing people to take the mark of the beast, and increased persecution against Christianity.
But what is happening is not the mark of the beast because we are not yet in the time of Great Tribulation.
And we are not in the time of Great Tribulation because the final 7 years have not yet started.
The Treaty
There will be a covenant / treaty that marks the beginning of the final 7 years. The time of Great Tribulation begins halfway through the final 7 years (Daniel 9: 27) (Matthew 24: 15).
The treaty will be agreed upon by 10 kings (Daniel 7: 24) (Revelation 17: 12).
The Antichrist will help broker the treaty but he is not one of the kings that sign it (Daniel 9: 27) (Daniel 11: 21).
The Seals
The first 4 Seals are horsemen, the other Seals are not. That is because the 4 horsemen are spirits that work toward putting things into place for the 5th Seal (the final 7 years).
God counted out the 70 “weeks” (Daniel 9: 24-27) in 7-year blocks (Shemitah cycles). In keeping with the calendar that God established (Leviticus 25-26) (2 Chronicles 36: 21), each of the 4 horsemen were released one at a time on the last day (29 Elul) of consecutive Shemitah years.
Each horseman had 7 years before the next seal was opened. And each horseman continued his work as the next one was released.
The 1st Seal was opened on 9/5/1994.
That is the day that the United Nations formally adopted Agenda 21 and openly announced their plans for the future of the world. They eventually replaced it with Agenda 2030.
The UN (a global government) officially revealed their plan for ruling the world. The Antichrist will eventually use it when he comes into power.
The crown that the 1st horseman wears is not the crown of a king (corona), it is a laurel wreath (stephanos) that is given to a victorious conqueror. This rider intends to conquer the world (not just the middle east).
The United Nations’s logo is a laurel wreath surrounding the world. It confirms who / what they really are:
The 1st Seal prepares the way for a new world order.
The 2nd Seal was opened on 9/23/2001.
That is the day that world leaders defiantly quoted Isaiah 9:10 instead of humbling themselves and repenting when God partially withdrew His protection of the USA by allowing the attacks of 9/11.
Wars and rumors of wars increased. Terror was introduced to the countries that had previously been protected by God. Peace was taken from the earth.
But God is still with anyone who genuinely calls upon His name.
The 2nd Seal prepares the way for the 6th Trumpet war (WW3) in which a third of mankind is killed.
The 3rd Seal was opened on 9/29/2008.
That is the day that the world stock market fell 777 points and became the catalyst for the world financial crisis and world food crisis. It caused unprecedented hyperinflation.
As a result, food prices increased by up to 300% and in the poorest nations, people worked an entire day for a loaf of bread. But there was plenty of oil and wine for those who could afford it.
Contrary to what most scholars believe, this seal is not about famine, it is about economic control, hyperinflation, and controlling access to food.
The 3rd Seal prepares the way for the mark of the beast.
The 4th Seal was opened on 9/13/2015.
That is the day that a migration of biblical proportions began.
Because of Agenda 21, United Nations members were not permitted to refuse the “refugees.” They were coerced into abandoning existing immigration procedures and accept anyone who came to their borders.
In the last 4 months of 2015, over one million people migrated into Europe from the Middle East. According to the UNHCR, 75% of those migrants were military-aged Islamic men.
The Islamic sword gained a major foothold in non-Islamic nations. Sharia Law became established in nations that had been the world’s champions of freedom (Europe and the USA).
Millions more undocumented migrants have flooded into the free world since that time. Their exact whereabouts is not known. And their allegiance is not to the nations they are occupying.
Since the 4th Seal was opened, there has also been a significant increase in famine and plagues in various parts of the world. Death by wild animals has not yet started but is likely before Sept 2022 (the end of this Shemitah cycle).
The 4th Seal prepares the way for the persecution that will take place during the Great Tribulation.
The Sword of the 4th Seal
The 2nd Seal and the 4th Seal both mention the sword. That word usually refers to war and/or beheading. It’s worth noting that both Seals also include Islam (the 9/11 attacks and the migration of biblical proportions).
Islam might be the vehicle (the green horse) but it isn’t the only enemy of Christianity. There are various Luciferian organizations waiting to make their move.
Several years ago, after studying about the 6th Trumpet war, I asked God when it would come to American soil. He told me “June” “22” (which appears to mean June ’22). If I am understanding correctly, it would indeed fit the timeline.
Due to the level of destruction, WW3 would be a brief war (about 3 months). Because of the carnage, people would be desperate for world peace. An unprecedented war would be followed by an unprecedented peace treaty.
Since the 4th Seal includes the sword, it is likely to include WW3 (the 6th Trumpet war) and prepare the way for the 7-year treaty. When a third of mankind is killed in a global war, people will embrace whatever they think will bring world peace.
Anyone who doesn’t pledge allegiance to the new world order would be considered a threat to world peace. Things would soon be in place for the time of Great Tribulation.
Confirmation of the 4th Seal
On Sept 15, 2015 (the third day that I was silently praying and asking God what happened on 9/13/2015) God provided proof that the 4th Seal had been opened. An image appeared on our TV screen between news segments but was never mentioned and never showed up on the internet.
I didn’t fully understand the image but it was clearly about Europe. The image included a strange flash of light and some odd cloud formations.
Several years ago, when I was watching a video that said the Antichrist kingdom would be in the middle east, I asked God if that was true because it was not what I thought God was teaching me. I also asked God to confirm if what happened Sept 13, 2015 was really the 4th Seal.
The Lord told me to take a closer look at the photo.
The odd cloud formations suddenly became recognizable. They were images from the 4th Seal but it included both a green (chloros) horse (the 4th Seal) and a white horse (the 1st Seal).
The white horse was at the top of the photo and provided confirmation that the Antichrist’s kingdom would be Europe (lion = Great Brittan, bear = Russia, leopard = European Union).
The green horse was coming toward Europe from the east. There was also an image of the rider whose name is death, hades close behind him, and various other images (a serpent, a strange flying creature, various wild animals, etc).
The 5th Seal
The 5th Seal is when the clock starts: it is the final 7 years. That is why the martyrs are told to wait a little longer, until their full number is complete and then God will avenge their blood.
The temple in Jerusalem is likely to be rebuilt during the first half of the final 7 years. It will probably be a condition of the treaty.
Halfway through the 7 years, the Antichrist will violate the treaty and the Great Tribulation will begin. It will last for 42 months (3-1/2 years).
The 6th Seal
The 6th Seal will be opened after the final 7 years is finished. It represents the beginning of the wrath of God being poured out onto the wickedness of the world (Revelation 6: 16-17).
This would include the 7 Golden Bowls/Vials described in Revelation 16. The 7th Bowl/Vial includes the day of the Lord (aka the battle of Armageddon).
The 7th Seal
Silence in heaven for 30 minutes. It is a time of unprecedented awe.
God’s angels and His saints have longed for the moment when He makes His dwelling among His people and finally ascends to His throne in Jerusalem. The 7th Seal appears to be about that moment.
The Seals and the Trumpets and the Golden Bowls/Vials are intertwined.
- The 5th Seal and the 6th Trumpet both include the time of Great Tribulation.
- The 6th Seal and the 7th Trumpet both include the time of God’s wrath and the Day of the Lord.
- The 7 Bowls/Vials take place during the 6th Seal and the 7th Trumpet.
The first 5 Trumpets
It appears that the 7 Trumpets began with WW1 and have been heralded over a period of 100+ years.
If so, the first 5 Trumpets could include WW1, WW2, Chernobyl, and Kuwait. The 5th Trumpet is the 1st Woe.
The 6th Trumpet
The 6th Trumpet is the 2nd Woe and it begins with 4 angels being released to cause a war that kills a third of mankind (WW3).
The 4 angels appear to be the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse (Revelation 6). They were each prepared for a specific hour, day, month, and year. Since each horseman was released exactly 7 years apart (according to the Hebrew calendar), they cover a period of 28 years.
It appears that the 6th Trumpet was sounded in 1994 and its events cover a period of 35 years (the first 5 Seals: the 4 horsemen and the final 7 years).
Next, there is a small scroll. This appears to be a reference to the 7-year peace treaty.
The 7 Thunders are then mentioned but remain a mystery. More than likely, they are talking about the danger contained within the small scroll (peace treaty).
It is very possible that the treaty will be based on the 7 Noahide Laws (from the Babylonian Talmud). On the surface, the 7 Noahide Laws seem agreeable but it is not what it seems.
The 7 Noahide Laws prohibit anyone other than Jews from observing the Old Testament (e.g. the Sabbath day, the 10 Commandments). It also has blasphemy laws similar to those in Islam and intends to enforce those laws in a similar manner (beheading).
The sweet tasting scroll (the treaty) is eaten (ingested). It initially tastes sweet (seems to be good) but once it is too late to spit it out, it turns bitter (the great tribulation begins).
The 2 Witnesses arrive on the scene and will be God’s first-hand witnesses to what the world does to God’s people during the time of Great Tribulation.
The Great Tribulation will last for 3-1/2 years (aka 42 months) (aka 1260 days).
The Great Tribulation is the wrath of Satan (Revelation 12: 12), not the wrath of God.
The 7th Trumpet
The 7th Trumpet is the 3rd Woe. The 7th Trumpet heralds the end of the Great Tribulation and the beginning of God’s reign. God begins His reign by pouring out His wrath (the 7 Golden Bowls / Vials) onto the wicked.
God’s wrath is not intended for His people. He can protect them in any manner He chooses.
At some point after the distress of those days and before the battle of Armageddon, God will send His Son Jesus to gather His bride for the wedding supper.
1- The Harvest (Rapture)
When Jesus gathers His bride (those who remained faithful to Him), the dead will rise first and then those who are still alive will join Him in the air. They will be given incorruptible bodies, dressed in clean white linen, and invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb. Jesus’ bride will live and reign with Him during His millennial reign.
2- The Vine of the Earth
The 6th Golden Bowl / Vial is when God gathers the wicked together at the valley of Armageddon.
At the battle of Armageddon and upon the testimony of the 2 witnesses, Jesus will implement the death sentence (Deuteronomy 17: 6) upon the Antichrist, the false prophet, those who took the mark, and those who worshiped the beast or it’s image. (Revelation 19: 11-21).
Jesus also binds Satan and begins His millennial reign (Revelation 20).
The Great White Throne
After the thousand years, Satan is released and wages one final war against God. Satan loses and is cast into the lake of fire.
Next, everyone except those who participated in the first resurrection (aka the rapture) will stand before the throne of God for judgment. (Revelation 20)
Anyone whose name is not in the book of life will be cast into the lake of fire for eternal torment.
Anyone whose name is in the book of life will spend eternity with the Lord.
A New Heaven, Earth, & Jerusalem
Then God makes all things new: a new heaven and a new earth and a new Jerusalem (Revelation 21 & 22).
Only those who love the Lord will be with Him.
The wicked will have no place in the new heaven, earth, or Jerusalem.
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