If Jesus entrusted the Church with the greatest task of preaching the gospel to all nations, The Great Commission - why does He appoint 144,000 Jews, 2 witnesses, and an angel to preach during the tribulation? Why not the Church? Because we're gone! We've been snatched away!
The tribulation is a new dispensation. Yes, believers will be preaching the gospel as well, but the heavy load of the work won't be on them like it was for 2,000 years. It would be on the Two Witnesses, the 144,000, and the Angel preaching the everlasting gospel.
The Two Witnesses:
God will give miraculous power to these two witnesses for 1,260 days. They will have the power to shut heaven so rain won't fall on the day that they are ministering. They have power over the waters to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with plagues as often as they desire.
If anyone wants to harm them fire proceeds from their mouth. If anyone wants to kill them he must be killed in this manner. (Rev 11) "And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." (Rev 11:3)
At the end of their ministry, after delivering their message, the beast will kill them. The wicked world will rejoice, leaving the bodies of the prophets lying in the streets. However, three and a half days later, God will resurrect them and they will ascend to heaven in the sight of their enemies - it will be a rapture! The world will be filled with overwhelming dismay! (Rev 11: 7-10)
The 144,000 These are servants of God who will receive a special seal on their foreheads. They will be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and sent to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ across the entire world. Because of their work, many people from all over the world will come to believe in Jesus and follow Him.
1. They are going to be Jews, not Gentiles. This is a sign that the Tribulation is specifically focused on God's dealings with Israel. The world will have 144,000 Jews preaching the gospel, not the Church.
2. They are not defiled by women, they are virgins.
3. They follow Jesus wherever they go. They are God's servants.
4. They are redeemed among man as first fruits.
5. They have no deceit in their mouth.
6. They are with no fault before the throne. (Rev 14:4-5)
The Angel Preaching The Everlasting Gospel:
God sends an angel to preach the gospel, giving every person a final opportunity to change their ways and believe in Jesus. This is so they can receive the amazing gift of eternal life. An angel will spread the Everlasting Gospel to everyone on the earth, reaching people from every nation, tribe, language, and background. Nobody will be left behind or forgotten.
"Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” (Rev 14:6-7)
The angel "flying in the midst of heaven" is like a picture of an angel in the highest position, using the loudest voice to reach as many people as possible with the good news of God's salvation.
Again, God is making a final plea to humanity, asking them to reject the lies of Satan and embrace the eternal truth of God.
The 7-year tribulation period holds such significance that God devoted an entire book to it. There is more detailed information about the events that will unfold during this time than in any other period of time on Earth. A multitude of people, hopefully, billions, will find salvation. However, why is the Church not mentioned as a part of this grand accomplishment - considering it was supposed to be its work? The reason is simple: the Church is no longer present. We, the Church, will be joyfully celebrating the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and preparing to descend alongside Jesus for the epic battle of Armageddon!
The 7-year tribulation is around the corner, please get saved now!
Believe Jesus is the Son of God, who died on the cross for our sins, He was buried and resurrected during the third day, so we can have eternal life with Him.
The moment you believe in Him and that He died for your sins - you're saved, justified, sealed until the day of redemption, and rapture ready!
The Holy Spirit will come to live inside of you - He will help you, guide you, change you, and be with you FOREVER!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
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