099 Eschatology: Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls, Oh, My! (Part two)

“Practical problems have theological answers. The question is not whether or not you are going to be a theologian, but what kind of theologian you're going to be.” - Michael Lawrence

Is the Mark of the Beast a computer chip?  Where will Christians be when the world experiences the outpouring of God’s wrath? In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton discuss the third set of judgement – The seven bowls of God’s wrath

This is Part 2 of explaining the Three Series of Judgements.  Tune into last week’s episode if you missed it! Don’t forget to check our shownotes

[00:01]  A Review of Last Episode 

What the Three Series of Judgement entails The First Set – The Seven Seals   The Second Set – Seven Trumpet Blasts and Three Woes

[09:52] What is the Mark of the Beast? 

What the Bible says on Mark of the BeastAnyone who receives the Mark of the Beast is eternally condemnedIt’s going to be instituted during the Tribulation, during the reign of the Antichrist (Revelation 13)Revelation 13 tells us the Mark of the Beast will be required for anyone to be able to buy and sellSome form of worship/allegiance to the Antichrist will be required to receive the Mark of the BeastIt will somehow relate to the number 666Anyone who refuses to take the Mark will be killedThe Bible doesn’t say that 666 is the mark of the beast, rather it is related somehow

[13:20] The Third Set – The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath 

As a result of humanity's sin and rebellion, God pours out, through angels, seven bowls of fire on humanity in Revelation 16 on all who received the Mark of the BeastThe Loathsome Sores - Revelation 16:2The Seas of Blood - Revelation 16:3 The River of Blood - Revelation 16:4The Scorching Sun - Revelation 16:8Darkness - Revelation 16:10War - Revelation 16:12God’s Fury - Revelation 16:17

[16:22] A Biblical Argument for Pre-Tribulation Rapture 

God does not destine his children for wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9 )A timeline of Pre-Tribulation rapture Interspersed between the series of judgments, incredible things will take place in heavenThe seals occur during the seven-year tribulation periodThis will all culminate in the Battle of Armageddon and the Second Coming of our Reigning Christ

[20:57] Closing Up 

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