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I don't believe we are into the tribulation yet, but are experiencing the birthpangs Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24
4 ‘Watch out,’ replied Jesus. ‘Don’t let anyone deceive you. 5 You see, there will be several who will come along, using my name, telling you “I’m the Messiah!” They will fool lots of people. 6 You’re going to hear about wars, actual wars and rumoured ones; make sure you don’t get alarmed. This has got to happen, but it doesn’t mean the end is coming yet. 7 Nations will rise against one another, and kingdoms against each other. There will be famines and earthquakes here and there. 8 All this is just the start of thebirthpangs.
9 ‘Then they will hand you over to be tortured, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name. 10 Then several will find the going too hard, and they will betray each other and hate each other. 11 Many false prophets will arise, and they will deceive plenty of people. 12 And because lawlessness will be on the increase, many will find their love growing cold. 13 But the one who lasts out to the end will be delivered. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom must be announced to the whole world, as a witness to all the nations. Then the end will come.’
>rapture prior to tribulation….it is sound theology
I agree anon.
The Great Tribulation is not for the Bride of Christ - His Church.
>the tribulation is the wrath of god
it is His judgement poured out. Along with His mercy in still giving people the chance to be called.
Bible history tells me that did not happen. We do not revere the name of God the way early church scribes did. They were precise in translating and copying texts.
History tells us there have been pandemics that actually had massive death tolls in every segment of society. Covid isn't nearly the deadly disease as smallpox, bubonic plague, past flu varients, etc.