2. Hebrews 6:1-2 “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”

5. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD 2013 The O.T. Law Jesus’ Death & Resurrection ~ Law is Fulfilled Church is Born The Church Age Only Father knows the length of time… The Rapture of the Church ending the church age and beginning the Great Tribulation 1 Thess. 4:13f Church goes up. 7 Year Period Great Tribulation The Second Coming ~ Jesus comes back The Millennium~ 1,000 Year Reign of Christ Rev. 20:1-3 The Great White Throne Judgment Rev. 20:11-13 “anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” Rev. 20:14-15 New Heaven And New Earth Rev. 21 Great Tribulation AKA Jacobs Trouble Mat. 24:21 – Great Tribulation Zep. 1:14-17 Great day of the Lord- Day of Wrath Daniel 12:3 – Time of Trouble such as never was Jeremiah 30:7 time of “Jacob’s Trouble” (Israel- God deals with Israel over rejection of Messiah)

6. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.

7. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

8. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.

9. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

10. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

11. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.

12. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

13. The Rapture- When Jesus comes back to take the Christians away.

14. The Rapture- I Thessalonians 4:17 17 deinde nos qui vivimus qui relinquimur simul rapiemur cum illis in nubibus obviam Domino in aera et sic semper cum Domino erimus “ Rapture” is from the Latin Vulgate “rapiemur” The word "rapture" is in the Bible- The Latin Vulgate was the common Bible of the church for over a thousand years.

15. The Rapture- He brings with Him those who sleepHe brings with Him those who sleep The Lord Himself descendsThe Lord Himself descends The voice of the Archangel and the trumpet of GodThe voice of the Archangel and the trumpet of God The dead rise and are reunited soul and bodyThe dead rise and are reunited soul and body We are "caught up" together with them to meet the Lord in the airWe are "caught up" together with them to meet the Lord in the air

16. The Raptures Timing- No man knows the day or hour, Matthew 25:13No man knows the day or hour, Matthew 25:13 Like a thief in the night, I Thessalonians 5:2-4Like a thief in the night, I Thessalonians 5:2-4 Sign of Israel, Matthew 24:32-34.Sign of Israel, Matthew 24:32-34. One is taken the other left, Matthew 24:40-42.One is taken the other left, Matthew 24:40-42. Imminent return (any moment unpredictably)Imminent return (any moment unpredictably)

18. God removes the church before He begins the ultimate judgement. As I Thessalonians 5:9 tells us “God has not appointed us to wrath”, the time of the Great Tribulation.

20. The Tribulation Period The church is raptured out of the world and two-fold judgment begins.The church is raptured out of the world and two-fold judgment begins. Judgment on Israel for rejecting Messiah.Judgment on Israel for rejecting Messiah. Judgment of the earth for rejecting the savior Jesus and choosing sin.Judgment of the earth for rejecting the savior Jesus and choosing sin.

21. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD 2013 The O.T. Law Jesus’ Death & Resurrection ~ Law is Fulfilled Church is Born The Church Age Only Father knows the length of time… The Rapture of the Church ending the church age and beginning the Great Tribulation 1 Thess. 4:13f Church goes up. 7 Year Period Great Tribula- tion The Second Coming ~ Jesus comes back The Millennium~ 1,000 Year Reign of Christ Rev. 20:1-3 The Great White Throne Judgment Rev. 20:11-13 “anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” Rev. 20:14-15 New Heaven And New Earth Rev. 21 Tribulation Period - Great Tribulation AKA Jacobs Trouble Mat. 24:21 – Jesus calls it “Great Tribulation” Zep. 1:14-17 Great day of the Lord- Day of Wrath Daniel 12:1 – Time of Trouble such as never was Jeremiah 30:7 time of “Jacob’s Trouble” (Israel- God deals with Israel over rejection of Messiah) One world government & ruler called “antichrist” Rev. 13:7, I Jn 2:18 Antichrist makes a 7 year covenant with Jews. One world religion and “false prophet” Rev. 13:11 Economic control through required ID mark (666) Rev. 13:16-18 After 3.5 Years Antichrist breaks covenant with the Jews and demands to be worshipped. Judgment is poured out in “seals” trumpets” and “bowl” judgments Rev. 6-16. Antichrist wages war against God

22. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD 2013 7 Year Tribulation Period – AKA Great Tribulation AKA Jacobs Trouble  Mat. 24:21 – Jesus calls it “Great Tribulation”  Zep. 1:14-17 Great day of the Lord- Day of Wrath  Daniel 12:1 – Time of Trouble such as never was  Jeremiah 30:7 time of “Jacob’s Trouble” (Israel- God deals with Israel over rejection of Messiah)

23. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD 2013 7 Year Tribulation Period – AKA Great Tribulation AKA Jacobs Trouble  One world government & ruler called “antichrist” Rev. 13:7, I Jn 2:18 Daniel 9:20-27  Antichrist makes a 7 year covenant with Jews.  One world religion and “false prophet” Rev. 13:11  Uses economic control through required ID mark (666) Rev. 13:16-18

24. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD 2013 7 Year Tribulation Period – AKA Great Tribulation AKA Jacobs Trouble  After 3.5 Years Antichrist breaks covenant with the Jews and demands to be worshipped.  God sends witnesses, judgments and more to deal with Israel and give a final opportunity to everyone for repentance.  Judgment is poured out in “seals” trumpets” and “bowl” judgments Rev. 6-16.  Antichrist wages war against God and antichrist is defeated.

25. Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD 2013 7 Year Tribulation Period – AKA Great Tribulation AKA Jacobs Trouble  God is righteous in His judgments.  Rev. 6:10, 15:4, 16:5.  II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” NIV