The book of Revelation reveals that God will soon inflict the world with a series of 14 plagues.

These events will not

occur in random order nor will they be freak disasters caused by nature. The seven first plagues are called seven
trumpets in Revelation because they serve the purpose of warning or awakening the people of Earth to the glorious
arrival of Jesus Christ.

How the Tribulation Begins The Great Tribulation will begin suddenly. It will begin with a global earthquake that
effectively disrupts the activities of the whole world. (Revelation 8:5)

The sudden cessation of life as we know it will force everyone to stop and wonder what is
going on. This coming earthquake is particularly interesting because geologists theorized a
global earthquake was physically impossible until the early 1990s. Now, physical evidence
is proving that Earths tectonic plates go much deeper into the core of Earth than previously
thought, and this information has caused geoscientists to change their thinking.
The book of Revelation predicts there will be a total of four global earthquakes. (Revelation
8:5; 11:13; 11:19; 16:18) These earthquakes will increasingly rip up the surface of the world,
and the infrastructures of travel, communication and manufacturing will collapse during the
Great Tribulation.
These earthquakes have no equal in recorded history. Each earthquake will have greater
strength than the one before it. The final earthquake will be so violent that it will literally
move all of the mountains and islands from their places. (Revelation 16:20; 6:14)

The First Trumpet

Shortly (perhaps 30 days) after the first global earthquake, showers of white-hot hailstones
will rain down from the sky. Meteoric firestorms will ignite unquenchable fires all over the
world and the accompanying windstorms will destroy billions of acres of trees, food crops
and vegetation within a few days. Of course millions of people will be left homeless and
many more will suffer and die during this rain of terror. (Revelation 8:7)

The Second Trumpet

A few days after the meteoric showers of burning hail, Earth will experience two horrific
asteroid impacts. The first asteroid will impact an ocean; the second will impact a continent.
(Revelation 8:8-11) The first impact will create a series of tidal waves that will inundate
coastal cities around the perimeter of the ocean.

Seaports and coastal cities, well known for their immoral behavior, will completely disappear
with overwhelming loss of life. Survivors will be frightened and distressed by the angry
tossing of the sea. (Luke 21:25) Ships will not be able to cross the ocean and men will be
powerless to do anything about the churning of the deep.

The Third Trumpet

The second asteroid will impact one of Earths continents with devastating results. The
impact will contaminate water supplies and cause extensive death. Ground waves from the
impact will fracture geologic strata for thousands of square miles.
Sewage, deadly bacteria, toxic chemicals and other garbage buried in the Earth will seep
into underground aquifers. Underground rivers will become contaminated and they will carry
their deadly mixture for thousands of miles. Revelation predicts that many people will die of
drinking poisonous water.

The Fourth Trumpet

Shortly after the second asteroid impact, the world will hear a terrible roar. Hundreds of
powerful violent volcanic eruptions will occur. These will be numerous and powerful and
cause great damage. Millions of people will perish. Revelation predicts there will be great
darkness. (Revelation 8:12) The jet stream will carry megatons of volcanic ejecta and soot
around the world in dense clouds that cause complete darkness.
Scientists have observed this phenomenon in recent times. The extended absence of
sunlight over the middle third of Earth (the breadbasket of the world) will prevent surviving
crops from reaching maturity. Worldwide famine will begin. In short, the first four judgments
will create a horrible domino effect radiating into every aspect of life. Illness of all kinds will
appear. Clean water and food will become scarce overnight and the misery index will be off
the scale. According to Revelation, 25% of Earths population will perish from these four
judgments. (Revelation 6:8)
Think about this. The population of Earth currently is more than six billion people. Twentyfive percent of six billion people is one billion five-hundred million people!

The Fifth Trumpet

By the time the fifth trumpet sounds, Earth will have experienced a worldwide situation that
is so desperate that we can only compare it to the flood in Noahs day. God deliberately puts
the whole world in a desperate situation because He knows it is the best way to get
everyones undivided attention. From a parental perspective, God puts the warring nations
of Earth in a type of time out.
God wants everyone to consider several issues. For example, God wants the world to know
that the time has come for the nations of Earth to end. (See Daniel 2.) He wants everyone
to know that He is about to establish His kingdom and He wants everyone to know the
terms and conditions of being a part of His coming kingdom. A few days before the Great

Tribulation begins, God will anoint 144,000 servant messengers with exceptional Holy Spirit
power.
These people, from every nation, kindred, tongue and people, will speak for God for 1,260
days. The 144,000 will be ordinary people who will come from every religious background,
and they will harmoniously proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the human race.
As strange as it may sound, most of the worlds population will reject the terms and
conditions of salvation. About two and a half years after the Great Tribulation begins, God
permits that ancient serpent, the devil himself, to appear on Earth physically. The devil will
come with millions of angels and he will masquerade as Almighty God. (Revelation 9:1-11; 2
Thessalonians 2:1-12; Revelation 13:11-18)
The devil is the dreaded Antichrist. Deceptively cloaked in brilliant light and charming
benevolence, the devil will claim that he is God. The devil will declare that he has come to
establish a thousand years of peace on Earth. At this time, there will be three identifiable
groups of people. The first group of people are those who have rejected the devil and
decided to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
The other group of people will readily receive the devil as God because of the miracles he
performs. The third group of people will defy both the devils demands and the prompting of
the Holy Spirit because they refuse to obey anyone. Since God is separating the people of
Earth into two camps, sheep and goats, He will allow the devil to inflict great pain and
suffering upon this third group of people who have chosen to defy both Gods and the devils
authority.
Fortunately, the devil will not harm the saints with this affliction. Many of the devils victims
will eventually relent and join the devils camp. However, a few of his victims will come to
their senses, repent of their defiance against the gospel of Jesus and receive salvation.
The devil will even call fire down from Heaven to prove his assumed divinity. Consequently,
millions of people will ultimately conclude that the devil is God and they will obey him with
astounding zeal and devotion.

The Sixth Trumpet

When the devils popularity and control of Earth reach a sufficient level, he will tell his
followers that everyone who refuses to recognize him as God must be annihilated. I call the
events of Trumpet #6, World War III. During this time, God will allow the devil and his angels
to kill one-third of the worlds population. (Revelation 9:15) The devil will establish a one
world government and he will exalt himself as King of kings and Lord of lords.
He will control all of the necessities of life and if a person wants to buy or sell items for
survival, that person must become a member of the devils kingdom. To demonstrate
citizenship in his one world government, the devil will force the inhabitants of Earth to
receive a tattoo on their right hand.

This tattoo will be the number 666. People who serve as officials in the kingdom of the
devil will receive a tattoo on their foreheads to show their superior rank. The tattoo on the
foreheads of the devils lieutenants will be the chosen name that the devil uses. (Revelation
13:17) The placement of a tattoo on the forehead of Satans lieutenants is a blatant
counterfeit of what God intends to do for His faithful servants, the 144,000, after He takes
them to Heaven. (See Revelation 14:1; 22:4.)

The Seventh Trumpet

Before Satan implements the mark of the beast, everyone on Earth will have heard the
gospel and everyone will have made an informed decision for it or against it. When every
person has made a decision, Jesus will close Heavens door of mercy. Jesus will announce
that the offer of salvation is closed by saying, Let him who does wrong continue to do
wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to do right;
and let him who is holy continue to be holy. (Revelation 22:11) Then, the second global
earthquake occurs. (Revelation 11:19)

he Time of God's Wrath

At this point in our study, we have summarized very briefly the events surrounding
Revelations story. Now, a few comments are necessary about Gods wrath. God has three
types of wrath redemptive, destructive, and annihilative. According to the Bible, God will
use redemptive and destructive wrath on Earth before Jesus appears at the Second
Coming. The seven first judgments (seven trumpets) are redemptive in nature.
The idea is simple: God mixes mercy with His judgments so that, if possible, many people
will choose salvation and be redeemed. God will use redemptive judgments to open the
minds and ears of billions of people to consider a gospel that is different from anything they
have ever heard. He will use 144,000 people anointed with Holy Spirit power to preach the
everlasting gospel and millions of people will receive Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Unfortunately, an even larger number of people will reject the gospel and rebel against the
authority of the coming King. After 1,260 days, God will terminate His offer of salvation and
God will implement a second type of wrath. This wrath is called destructive wrath.
(Genesis 6:5-7; Revelation 15:1; 16:1-21) When sinful behavior goes beyond the point of
redemption, God cauterizes the growth of sin with total destruction and He starts over.
The flood demonstrated this type of wrath in Noahs day, and it also explains the total
destruction of sinful nations and empires since. God will use this type of wrath during the
seven last plagues or the seven bowls. (Revelation 15:1) The third type of Gods wrath is

eternal annihilation. God has never implemented this type of wrath on Earth before. At the
end of the one thousand-year millennium, God will resurrect all of the wicked.
They must stand before the judgment bar of Christ and hear why He has refused to grant
them eternal life. After the wicked confess that Jesus was righteous and fair in His decision,
God will punish the wicked and totally annihilate both sin and sinners. And whosoever was
not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. . . . Blessed are they that
do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through
the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and
murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. (Revelation 20:15;
22:14,15, KJV, insertion mine)
The topic of Gods wrath is enormous and it requires study to understand the right balance
between Gods mercy and Gods justice. This topic is covered in more detail in my book,
Jesus, The Alpha and The Omega.

2 Timothy 3:16

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness

Matthew 4:4 - But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Ephesians 6:17 - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God:

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.

Proverbs 30:5 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take

refuge in him.

John 7:38King James Version (KJV)

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall
flow rivers of living water.
38

Sky and earth will pass away, but My words will not
pass away. Matthew 24: 35
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the
heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes Psalm 19:8(NKJV)

John 8:31-32King James Version (KJV)

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my
word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
31

32

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

And if youre saying that you do not know the word of God

"He who is of God hears Gods words; therefore you

do not hear, because you are not of God." John 8:47
(NKJV)
Jesus answered and said to them, Are you not
therefore mistaken, because you do not know the
Scriptures nor the power of God?"Mark 12:24
(NKJV)
Matthew 22:29 ESV / 57 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

But Jesus answered them, You are wrong, because you know
neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.

And if youre asking why the laws of God is far away from your
thoughts and perceptions?
Isaiah 55:8King James Version (KJV)
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
saith the LORD.
8

2 Peter 1:20-21 ESV / 23 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from

someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced
by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried
along by the Holy Spirit.

What should you do if you know the Word of God?

And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws,
and show them the way in which they must walk
and the work they must do.Exodus 18:20(NKJV)

Why do we need to obey Gods Word?

Proverbs 4:20-22 ESV / 27 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their
flesh.

John 15:7King James Version (KJV)

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and
it shall be done unto you.
7

Psalm 1:1-2King James Version (KJV)

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor
standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day
and night.
2

And if we think that it is very hard to obey the commandments of God? Jesus said:

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 13 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will
strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous
right hand.
Jeremiah 29:13 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not
leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
Mark 1:15 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;
repent and believe in the gospel.

Bible is the word of God

What Does the Bible Say About the Old Testament Law? Should we disregard it or not?

For whatever things were written before were

written for our learning, that we through the
patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have
hope. Romans 15:4(NKJV)

Matthew 5:17New King James Version (NKJV)

Christ Fulfills the Law

Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not
come to destroy but to fulfill.
17

Matthew 5:18-19New King James Version (NKJV)

For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one
tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever
therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men
so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and
teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
18

learly the Old Testament is to be obeyed until the end of human existence itself. None other
then Jesus said so.
All of the vicious Old Testament laws will be binding forever. It is easier for Heaven and
Earth to pass away than for the smallest part of the letter of the law to become
invalid. (Luke 16:17 NAB)

John 10:35New King James Version (NKJV)

If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture
cannot be broken),
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The teachings of Jesus, the Council of Jerusalem, and other New Testament teachings
(John 1:16-17, Acts 13:39, Romans 2:25-29, 8:1-4, 1 Corinthians 9:19-21, Galatians
2:15-16,Ephesians 2:15) make it clear that Christians are not required to follow the Old
Testament rules about crimes and punishments, warfare, slavery, diet, circumcision,
animal sacrifices, feast days, Sabbath observance, ritual cleanness, etc.
Christians still look to the Old Testament scripture for moral and spiritual guidance
(2 Timothy 3:16-17). But when there seems to be a conflict between Old Testament laws
and New Testament principles, we must follow the New Testament because it
represents the most recent and most perfect revelation from God (Hebrews
8:13, 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, Galatians 2:15-20).

However, freedom from the Old Testament Law is not a license for Christians to relax
their moral standards. The moral and ethical teachings of Jesus and His apostles call
for even greater self-discipline than those of the Old Testament (Matthew 5:21-22, 2728, 31-32, 33-34, 38-42, 43-48, 7:1-5, 15:18-19, 25:37-40, Mark
7:21-23, 12:2831, Luke 12:15, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13,Galatians 5:19-21, James 1:27, 2:15-16, 1 John
3:17-19).

Old testaments about homosexuality

1 Corinthians 6:9-10King James Version (KJV)

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be
not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor
effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
9

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners,
shall inherit the kingdom of God.
10

Leviticus 18:22King James Version (KJV)

22

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Leviticus 20:13King James Version (KJV)

If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them
have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their
blood shall be upon them.
13

New testament about homosexuality

Romans 1:26King James Version (KJV)

For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women
did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
26

The Bible is consistent through both Old and New Testaments in confirming that homosexuality is sin
(Genesis 19:113; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; Romans 1:2627; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Jude 1:7). In this
matter, the New Testament reinforces what the Old Testament had declared since the Law was given
to Moses (Leviticus 20:13). The difference between the Old and New Testaments is that the New
Testament offers hope and restoration to those caught up in the sin of homosexuality through the
redeeming power of Jesus. It is the same hope that is offered to anyone who chooses to accept it
(John 1:12; 3:1618).
Gods standards of holiness did not change with the coming of Jesus, because God does not
change (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). Hebrews
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13:8King James Version (KJV)

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

The New Testament is a continuing revelation of Gods interaction with humanity. God hated idolatry
in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 5:8), and He still hates it in the New (1 John 5:21). What was
immoral in the Old Testament is still immoral in the New.

The good news is that homosexuality is not the unpardonable sin. It is forgivable just like greed,
theft, and murder are forgivable when we repent and turn to Jesus (Acts 2:38). He provides us with
new identities (1 Peter 1:14; Colossians 2:13). Second Corinthians 5:17 says that if anyone is in
Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Those old things include
former sins that once held us captive. Whereas we were once defined by our sin, being born again

(John 3:3) means we are now defined by Jesus and His righteousness (Colossians 3:3). A thief no
longer has to define himself as a thief. He is cleansed from his former ways and made new in Christ.
A murderersuch as Saul before he became the apostle Paulis forgiven and conformed to the
image of Christ (Galatians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Romans 8:29). And someone trapped in
homosexuality can be set free to walk in purity when he or she agrees with God about sin and trusts
His power to forgive and restore.

Acts 2:38King James Version (KJV)

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of
the Holy Ghost.
38

2 Corinthians 5:17King James Version (KJV)

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all things are become new.
17

An Expanding Universe:
The prophet Isaiah who lived almost 3,000 years ago stated
"It is He that . . . stretches out the heavens as a curtain, and spreads them out as a
tent to dwell in." [40:22]
Scientists are beginning to understand that the universe is expanding, or stretching out. At
least seven times the Scriptures clearly tell us that God stretches out the heavens like a
curtain.