1158 Will Christians Go Through The 7-Year Tribulation?

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1158 Will Christians Go Through The 7-Year Tribulation? 

2 Mar 2026 The speaker addresses the question of whether Christians will endure the seven-year tribulation. They argue that the rapture, the event where Christians are caught away to be with Christ, will occur before the tribulation, restoring hope to believers. The speaker emphasises the importance of understanding the distinction between the rapture and the second coming of Christ, highlighting that the latter will be for Israel after the tribulation. 

The rapture is a future event where believers will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, receiving glorified bodies. This event is a mystery not found in the Old Testament and will occur suddenly, at the last trumpet. The rapture is a part of the grace teaching, encouraging believers to look for the blessed hope rather than death. 

The sermon emphasises the hope and victory believers have through Jesus Christ, who conquered death and will return for His bride, the church. It highlights the importance of steadfastness in the work of the Lord, knowing that labour is not in vain. The sermon concludes with an invitation for those who haven’t accepted Jesus as their Saviour to pray and receive salvation. 

Key points

  • Rapture Timing: Discusses different interpretations of the timing of the Rapture, whether it occurs before, during, or after the Great Tribulation. 
  • Restoring Hope: Aims to restore the “blessed hope” of the Rapture to believers, emphasising that their bridegroom, Jesus, is coming back. 
  • Two Aspects of the Second Coming: Highlights the confusion between the Rapture and the Second Coming, asserting that the Lord returns after the seven years of tribulation. 
  • Purpose of Matthew 24: Jesus’s discourse in Matthew 24 focuses on his second coming and the signs preceding it. 
  • Intended Audience: The Gospel of Matthew, while beneficial to all, is primarily addressed to the Jewish people.
  • Disciples’ Questions: In Matthew 24, the disciples ask Jesus three questions: when the temple will be destroyed, what will be the sign of his coming, and the end of the age. 
  • Signs of the End Times: Discussion about the signs of the end of the age and the second coming of the Lord, as described in Matthew 24. 
  • Audience of Matthew 24: Matthew 24 is addressed to Jewish believers who will live during the last days after the rapture, not the church. 
  • Rapture vs. Second Coming: The rapture is when Jesus comes for the church, while the second coming is when he comes with the church after seven years. 
  • Importance of Preaching the Rapture: Preaching the rapture is crucial as it provides hope and encourages people to focus on spiritual matters rather than worldly possessions. 
  • Hope and Purity: The hope of the rapture purifies believers, motivating them to live a righteous life. 
  • Location of Rapture Teaching: The concept of the rapture is found in the teachings of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room during the Last Supper. 
  • Rapture Description: Jesus will return to take believers to heaven, where they will receive new bodies. 
  • Rapture Timing: The rapture is not tied to death but is a future event when Jesus returns. 
  • Jesus’ Return: Jesus emphasised the imminence of his return by stating three times in Revelation 22: “Behold, I am coming quickly.” 
  • The Rapture and Grace: The grace of God teaches believers to live righteously and look forward to the blessed hope of the rapture. 
  • Who Will Be Raptured?: All born-again believers will be raptured, while unbelievers and those who merely profess faith but lack genuine salvation will not. 
  • Living in the End Times: Believers should not be consumed by worries about the future, but rather, they should recognise the significance of living in a time when Israel has been restored as a nation, suggesting the rapture could be imminent. 
  • The Tribulation: A seven-year period of God’s wrath, also known as the time of Jacob’s trouble or the day of the Lord. 
  • Deliverance from Wrath: Believers are delivered from the coming wrath of God, which is poured out during the tribulation. 
  • Fallen Asleep: A term used for believers who have passed away before the return of Jesus, signifying they are at rest in Christ. 
  • Rapture Explanation: Paul explains the rapture to the Thessalonians, assuring them that deceased believers will be resurrected first. 
  • Rapture Description: The Lord will descend from heaven, and believers, both living and resurrected, will be caught up to meet Him in the air. 
  • Rapture Timing: The rapture is a mystery not found in the Old Testament, but it will be a wide-scale event for the church. 
  • Victory Over Death and Sin: Through Jesus Christ, believers will have victory over death and sin, receiving incorruptible and immortal bodies. 
  • Call to Action: Believers are encouraged to be steadfast and dedicated to God’s work, knowing their efforts are not in vain. 
  • Jesus’ Identity: Jesus is both the root (deity) and offspring (humanity) of David, as stated in the final chapter of Revelation. 
  • Jesus’ Appearances: Jesus appears as the bright and morning star to the church and as the sun to Israel. 
  • World’s Darkness and Jesus’ Coming: The world is currently dark, but Jesus, the bright and morning star, is coming. 
  • Hope in Difficult Times: The book offers guidance on living in hope and walking with confidence even when the world feels hopeless and uncertain. 
  • Grace’s Impact: The gospel of grace provides freedom and inspiration, helping individuals overcome struggles.
  • Invitation to Join: An invitation is extended to those impacted by the gospel of grace to join as “grace legacy builders” and advance its message. 
  • Salvation Message: A message about Jesus’ sacrifice, death, and resurrection, offering salvation and eternal life to those who believe. 
  • Closing Prayer: The service concludes with a prayer, expressing gratitude for the gathering and dismissing the congregation. 
  • Song of Deliverance: The lyrics emphasise finding refuge in a higher power, offering strength and comfort in times of fear. 
  • Affirmation of Strength: Repeated declarations of “I will trust in you” and “Let the weak say I am strong” highlight themes of faith and empowerment.

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