Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? (Reading Revelation Responsibly)
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Revelation 1:4; 2:26-27; 3:5, 10-11 & 21-22; 4:1-2, 4 & 10; 5:9-10; 6:17; 9:1 & 3; 11:12; 14:10 & 19; 15:1; 16:1; 19:1, 4, 11 & 14-15; 2 Timothy 4:8; Acts 20:28; Romans 5:9; 8:17; Luke 12:40; 22:30; Matthew 7:11;16:18; 19:28; 24:33 & 36; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 4:16-17; 5:9; John 3:36; Ephesians 3:20; 5:6; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 2 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8; Hebrews 13:5; Isaiah 54:17; 1 John 4:4 & 17-18; Psalms 37:25
We know that the Bible teaches this world is coming to an end. At the end of this world, God will pour out His judgment upon the earth for 7 years. This is called the Tribulation Period.
The big questions that is often debated is, "Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period?" This study will walk you through 9 Biblical points that will show that Christians will NOT go through this 7 years of tribulation.
Bible Study Description:
Women riding many-headed beasts? Talking eagles? Many-faced creatures that sing on a sea made of glass? The Book of Revelation can be confusing, and even a little frightening.
Although we often focus on the prophetic nature of the Revelation, it is meant to give hope to believers in every age. Let's study this often-misunderstood part of the Bible.
Reading Revelation Responsibly
"Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period?"
Why Christians will NOT go through the Tribulation Period!
1. Because of the absence of the "church" in the tribulation period.
A. clothed in white
B. crowns on their head
C. described as the "redeemed"
D. they are sitting around the throne of God
2. Because of the Biblical understanding of the wrath of God.
3. Because the rapture and the second coming are two different events.
Rapture: the church being "caught up" to meet the Lord in the air.
Second Coming: when Christ ends the world.
4. Because of the placement of the "rapture" in Revelation.
5. Because of the absence of the Spirit of God.
6. Because it contradicts the imminent return of Christ.
7. Because it contradicts the victory of God's people.
8. Because we are the Children of God.
9. Because no joy, peace looking for His appearing.