If the unfettered persecution of the saints were allowed to continue for the full fortytwo month duration, no flesh. Or, that a merciful god will shorten the tribulation week. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working james 5. Tribulation is shortened bible questions and answers a. What does it mean that god will shorten the time for the elects sake. The church, made up of all who have trusted in the person and work of the lord jesus to save them from being punished for sin, will not be. Remember, after the 4th trumpet judgment until the end of the tribulation week is approximately 18 months.
In my newsletter dated 50819 i shared why the shortening would be on the front end of the great tribulation. Jay from texas asks irvin to explain his thoughts on there not being a sevenyear tribulation in the bible. After the earthquake in japan, the earths axis moved by 6. On the other hand, the termini provided by the start and stop points of the great tribulation can provide us with only 42 months at most. Last five months, satans fallen angels here on earth. Where do people get this 7 year shit from, that one verse about the 7 year peace treaty. Matthew is speaking of the same period of time the tribulation period as daniel. Each of these signs are designed to point men to christ. Grayhaired perspective except those days be shortened.
Mar 28, 2014 while the two witnesses will only be on earth for half of that time being 1,260 days, the same 2 12 months beginning at the midst of the week. When satan takes his role as ac 2 12 months later, its at that point we go from 555 to 666 which kicks off the 2nd half of the tribulation. They will have survived the great tribulation and distress of satans wrathful assaults, as well as gods day of vengeance upon the world, all of which will last for 3. Many are quoting 7 years based on the book of daniel 70 weeks of years reference in daniel 9. How long will the great tribulation mentioned in bible. We will read of the 5th trump and learn of a great locust army to come against our people. The great tribulation, to which the phrase refers, is the most thoroughly documented period of time in all of end times prophecy. The concept of a prewrath rapture is one of several premillennial views on the end times events. It is often argued that the numerous references in daniel and revelation, to a time, times and a half, a thousand, two hundred and sixty days, fortytwo months, will only support a threeandahalfyear tribulation. Christ shortened the time for the elcets sake 5grace. Oct 28, 2010 the beast power, a counterfeit of the kingdom of god, will dominate world politics, religion and economics revelation. As a final thought, while christ shortened the tribulation from 7 years to 5 months, he did not alter the order of events. This point in time marks the midst of the week, the final week we learned about earlier. Since the antichrists reign lasts for 42 months or 3.
Yes there is another indication the tribulation of satan was. It is important to understand when you read about the tribulation in matthew 24 and in revelation, that the book of revelation is not written in exact chronological order. The actions and roles do not change, only the time allotment. Those days will be shortened eschatology worthy christian. So all of our readers are on the same page, jesus christ told us in matthew 24. You can read more about this in the hour of temptation which is chapter 6 of the timeline of the tribulation. Therefore, the entire tribulation, and the length of the 70th week is equal to. That is one half of seven years, and it has been shortened to five 5 months. 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. Mystery babylon rules the sanctuary, the time she was given to repent is the 5 months. Abominations israel in tribulation tribulation period peace and safety. It is not altogether clear whether this five months is added to the 42 months of the first half of the tribulation, thus making the entire tribulation now to be 53 months after christ shortened daniels prophecy, or, if it runs concurrent with the last five months of the 42 months of the first beast, so that after the 48th month the beasts.
Running from the demonic locusts for 150 days will terrify the world. The events described in many places in the bible give a horrific view of what will be taking place on the earth at this time. The great tribulation will be a time of great death and destruction during the end of days. May 04, 2018 so all of our readers are on the same page, jesus christ told us in matthew 24. If the unfettered persecution of the saints were allowed to continue for the full fortytwo month duration, no flesh would be saved.
Last days mystery if those days where not cut short. The tribulation period cannot be shortened, because the midpoint of the tribulation period initiates a precise countdown. Understanding the timing of the rapture, which directly coordinates with the reign of the antichrist and the length of the time the two witnesses minister. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months. How much of earths mass is moved and how it is moved will determine if the length of the day is shortened or lengthened. In order to understand how those days are cut short, we need to look at the word thats.
How do we know the tribulation will last seven years. The tribulation is a future sevenyear period of time when god will finish his discipline of israel and finalize his judgment of the unbelieving world. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days 3 years, 8 months, 15 days 12. The first half of the tribulation, first half of daniels 70. Im hearing a lot these days from the prewrath rapture camp that the tribulation period is only 3. Jan 02, 2020 how do we know the tribulation will last seven years. In other words, the rapture occurs sometime during the 1260 days. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. That would be about a month different than the wonderful study you did.
Nov 25, 2018 this passage is speaking of the time when the man of sin wages war against the saints for fortytwo months. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened matthew 24. Its variously spoken of as having a duration of 3 12 years rev. Does the tribulation have a sevenyear duration, or does it last only three and a half years.
The tribulation was shortened to a 5 month period by our father. Jan 31, 2016 nobody knows the day or the hour of the rapture of the bride of christ except abba father. The first half begins when satan and his angels are kicked out of heaven rev. Thats why at the 6th trumpet it says that they dont repent revelation 9. The tribulation will be worldwide christian forums. Tribulation is only 5 months people godlike productions. A point that i want to show you is that any amount of time that the 42 months of war on the saints is shortened on the front end of the 42 months will have a great effect on the back end of the 42 months. Tribulation is shortened bible questions and answers a church. The first half of the tribulation, first half of daniels. God lets us know not only that it will be five months, but that it. Well know when the tribulation starts, the supernatural will be here on earth and the entire world go into a one world government that kicks off the first half of the 5 month long tribulation. In my newsletter dated 5 0819 i shared why the shortening would be on the front end of the great tribulation.
However, through careful study of the scriptures, we believe it to be a five month period. Lets take a look at what will happen, when it will happen and who will survive the end times. While the two witnesses will only be on earth for half of that time being 1,260 days, the same 2 12 months beginning at the midst of the week. The shortening of the great tribulation to less than three and. Those days will be shortened after the tribulation 42 month reign of the antichrist rev. As a final thought, while christ shortened the tribulation from 7 years to 5 months, he did not alter the order. I believe it was first referred to as the tribulation period by those who advocate the socalled midtrib rapture position, but i could be wrong. Accordingly, the tribulation week would be shortened by a period of 6 months. Gods timing is perfect and the rapture of the saints will only happen according to gods perfect plan. According to the prewrath perspective, the great tribulation begins. How long is the tribulation mentioned in the book of revelation. In essence, these lastminute believers will be raptured in the nick of time at a posttribulation rapture, coinciding with jesus second advent revelation 11. For the elects sake he has shorten the days less no flesh should be saved.
There is no shortening of the tribulation beyond this. Satan is still on earth for the entire tribulation, five months, what was originally seven years. We know this seven year period was shortened down to five months, so this forty two months is equal to 2. Ive written a few times before and i have a new question. For then there will be great distress tribulation, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now and never to be equaled again. Sep 02, 2014 the days of tribulation are shortened means.
Arent you saying that shortening the great tribulation period is the. The two witnesses in jerusalem are the ones calling down the judgments. May 24, 2019 a point that i want to show you is that any amount of time that the 42 months of war on the saints is shortened on the front end of the 42 months will have a great effect on the back end of the 42 months. The fortytwo months have been decreed and will not be shortened. The beast power, a counterfeit of the kingdom of god, will dominate world politics, religion and economics revelation. If that darkening of the day and night is related to the preceding cosmic upheaval or that impact event, then we might be looking at a clue that points to our day being shortened to sixteen hours during the tribulation. This is one possible interpretation, and it may be right. In the process the world is being informed of the power behind the judgments.
First, according to the jesus statement, the shortening of the days somehow affects the survival of all flesh, not just believers. The example of these locusts are the length of time, five months, they come in groups from their rapid increase and try to destroy everything in their path. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved. A third of the sea turned into blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. What does it mean that god will shorten the time for the elects sake in matthew. But it will be shortened for the sake of gods chosen ones. The church, made up of all who have trusted in the person and work of the lord jesus to save them from being punished for sin, will. There was tribulation that occurred for jews and jerusalem in 70ad, however the tribulation described by jesus here is catastrophic and worldwide, which was not the case in 70ad. The entire tribulation has been shortened to 5 months, which is then split into two 2 12 month time periods. The great tribulation is the last half of daniels 70th week and is variously described as being 3. What about the 5 month period in revelation chapter 9. The fifth trumpet judgment, alone, will last for five months revelation 9. Shortened days of the tribulation christian forums.
Again, this entire time has been shortened to 5 months by christ. But the more i ponder it, the more the problems appear. It is the time of great tribulation that is shortened. The tribulation is referred to by christians as the last 7 years of history before jesus. In his discourse about the end times, jesus said, and except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved. Jun 23, 2017 this point in time marks the midst of the week, the final week we learned about earlier.
Is the five month tribulation between may and september. Many people say that there is a sevenyear tribulation but theres not one scripture to prove that. If you have a companion bible, reference the notes for verse 5. Everywhere will eventually be invaded by this sky darkening horde of demons 9. The conclusion of the first half of the tribulation. Therefore, the entire tribulation, and the length of the 70th week is equal to, 7 years 84 months 2,520 days.
And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved. Last 5 months satans here on earth revelation 9 the lord uses things of nature that we are familiar with, so we may understand his word. If the planet earth speeds up by 50%, then a day will be shorter, or the equivalent of 16 hours. Therefore, the tribulation period will be shortened by 4 months and 20 days. But in matthew 24 christ said the tribulation was shortened for the elects sake. The rapture solution except those days be shortened. Mystery babylons great tribulation starts 5 months later. For them it solves the problem and harmonizes scripture. The 5 months of trumpet 5 refers to the day of the lord the last year of the 3. Yet, you also say that the great tribulation period matthew 24. Our father is showing us grace continue reading tribulation shortened to 5.
The book of daniel tells us that the great tribulation will last 3. This time spoken of by jesus had a minor fulfillment in 70 ad. Some bible scholars believe that the tribulation will last only a month or two. Is the great tribulation three and a half years or seven years.
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