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1 | Order of events at the 2nd Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Makarios | 14813 | ||
Can we come up with a "Biblically sound" outline of the events of The Second Coming of Christ in chronological order (this must happen before that) just from the Biblical text itself? | ||||||
2 | Order of events at the 2nd Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Morant61 | 14845 | ||
Greetings Nolan! Let me be the first to attempt a response to your question! Disclaimer: The following is based upon a chart I prepared for a 2 year Bible study that I conducted in two different churches where I pastored. I do not consider it to be infallible! It simpy reflects my current understanding of eschatology. Leading up to Daniel's 70th Week: a) The Seven Seals (Rev. 6:1-8:5): I view these as general signs leading up to the 70th week. As such, we are probably experiencing them right now. The First 3 1/2 years of Daniel's 70th Week: a) The Time of Jacob's Trouble (Jer. 30:7-12): I see this first period as being a time of testing for Israel. The result of which will be many in Israel coming to faith in Christ. b) The Ministy of the Two Witnesses (Rev. 11:1-19): I view these two men as prophets who will primarily be reaching out to Israel and speaking out against the anti-christ, much like Elijah did with Ahab. c) The Reign of the Anti-Christ (Rev. 12:1-13:18): This was the most difficult decision I had to make. This may belong in the second half, but currently, I believe it belongs in the first half. d) The Seven Trumpets (Rev. 8:5-11:19): I view the trumpets as more specific signs which will occur throughout the first half of Daniel's 70th week. They will probably be much like the plagues on Egypt and be a constant thorn in the side for the anti-christ. The Middle of Daniel's 70th Week: a) The Rapture of the Church (Rev. 14:14-20): I believe that the rapture will occur at the sounding of the 7th trumpet and will signal a change from a time of trouble for Israel to a time of wrath for the world. The Last 3 1/2 Years of Daniel's 70th Week: a) The Time of God's Wrath (Rev. 11:16-19): I believe that the second half will be composed of God's judgements being poured out upon an unbelieving world. b) The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath (Rev. 15:1-16:20): These judgements will be very specific and intense. Events Following Daniel's 70th Week: a) The Second Coming of Christ (Rev. 19:1:21) b) The Millenial Reign of Christ (Rev. 20:1-6) c) The Battle of Armageddon (Rev. 20:7-10) d) The Great White Throne of Judgement (Rev. 20:11-15) e) Creation of the New Heaven and the New Earth (Rev. 21:1-22:21) *************************************** Again, this is just my opinion. It is nothing more and nothing less. I think I can defend it from Scripture, but I am open to other views. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Order of events at the 2nd Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | EdB | 14849 | ||
Tinm Now see I'm getting sucked in here, and I promised myself I wouldn't. What you stated is the perfect Mid Trib position. With the exception of the Battle of Armageddon, which occurs before the Millenial reign not after Rev 19. However as a pre-trib I would say your wrong, that the church has to be removed before the Anitchrist will reign. As a post Trib I would say your wrong that the church will go through the Trib and meet with Jesus for the Battle of Armageddon. There we have all three now what? Since the Bible and Revelation isn't clear on the exact timing we can discuss/debate these forever. If you want to discuss something unanswerable, I'll give you Four. 1. Who is going through the millenium? 2. Where are the living people kept while the heavens and earth are being consumed with fire and new and new earth are being formed? 3. In Revelation 21:27 it says that no one that lies will enter the New Jerusalem, does that imply there are liars alive on earth at this time? 4. Rev 22:4 says the leave of the tree of life will be for the healing of the nations, does that mean there will be people that need healing? |
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4 | Order of events at the 2nd Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Morant61 | 14852 | ||
Greetings EdB! You are right about the Battle of Armageddon! It is recorded in Rev. 16:16. Thus, it would take place immediately prior to the Second Coming. I was going by my chart and did not check the reference. There is a second battle referred to in Rev. 20:1-6, but it is not the battle of Armageddon. You said that the Bible wasn't clear on the timing. I would agree with the Rapture, but many of the other events can be placed in a chronological order relative to other events. For instance, we know that the Second Coming must occur before the Judgement. Note also, that I presented this sequence as my opinion only. Anyone who wants to discuss it with me is welcome to! Anyone who wants to ignore, is welcome to! Anyone who wants to file it away for future reference, is welcome to! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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5 | Order of events at the 2nd Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Makarios | 14858 | ||
Dear Tim, Is the Battle in Ezekiel 38 also the Battle of Armageddon or is this a different battle? Blessings, Nolan |
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6 | Order of events at the 2nd Coming? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Morant61 | 14860 | ||
Greetings Nolan! I will have to appeal to an expert here, since I haven't really studied Ez. 38 much. John MacArthur equates Rev. 16:19, Ez. 38, and Dan. 11:36-45 as all being reference to the battle of Armageddon. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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