“A TRIBULATION MAP” RETURN OF

RAPTURE OF
THE SAVED *TRIBULATION JUDGMENTS CHRIST IN
GLORY
SEALS TRUMPETS BOWLS
BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON
CHURCH AGE KINGDOM

1967 - Israel regained

Jerusalem temple site.
1973 - Energy Crisis & focus on mid-east oil. * NOTE - THIS SHOWS
Since 1991 - Gulf wars and world wide focus on JUDGMENT CONTENT
Israel and fragile peace with her neighbors. ONLY, NOT SEQUENCE
Continued “progress” toward a one world banking and
economic system through computers and “Eurodollar” currency.
OR TIME OF OCCURRENCE.

IF WORLD PANIC AND CONFUSION HAS OCCURRED • 1991 - Gulf War in Iraq and world coalition of (new age WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW? TRUMPET JUDGMENTS
due to millions of people suddenly and mysteriously terms) the “Global Community” and “New World Order.” According to the Bible, some “world leader” will rise up and • Hail and fire falls, mingled with blood (Rev. 8:7).
disappearing, this will explain WHAT has happened. These further set the stage for the world leader (Antichrist) appear to be the “saviour” of the remaining people. He may • 1/3 in sea destroyed; fish, ships and crews (8:8, 9).
to control world trade and the worship of the world dur- give some rational explanation for the missing multi- • Many will die from bitter poisoned waters (8:10, 11).
The event referred to as the “RAPTURE” came AND YOU tudes and restore some degree of world peace (temporar- • Sun smitten, affecting light and temperatures (8:12).
WERE LEFT. First, let’s understand more clearly what has ing the Tribulation (Rev. 13:7, 8; 13-17).
ily). He may be instrumental in establishing a covenant • Demonic creatures torture unsaved people (9:1-11).
happened. Next, we’ll see what will happen to YOU during
the “Tribulation Judgment.”
NO ONE KNEW WHEN the “Rapture” WOULD COME. between Israel and the Arab nations and allow Israel to • Another 1/3 of the world’s population die (9:13-18).
However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. These things will official- • More great earthquakes and great hail (11:13, 19).
WHAT HAS HAPPENED? had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in ly begin the seven year “TRIBULATION JUDGMENT”
Jesus Christ as personal Saviour. Their sudden removal has (Dan. 9:27). BOWL JUDGMENTS
The word “Rapture” means to be quickly removed or •Malignant sores plague all the unsaved (Rev. 16:2).
“caught up.” It was a term used for years to identify an caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic,
such as: This “world leader” will eventually sit in that Temple and •Seas become blood, all in the seas will die (16:3).
event promised in the Bible (John 14;2, 3; I Cor. 15:51, claim to be God. It will not be demonstrated until the •Only blood to drink from rivers, springs (16:4, 5).
52; I Thes. 4:16, 17). Jesus Christ promised to return, in •
• Driverless car, bus, truck and train wrecks. middle of the seven years (42 months) that he is the Men scorched with fire and great heat (16:8, 9).
the clouds, to quickly receive up to Himself all the dead •
• Airplane crashes due to missing crew members. “ANTI-CHRIST” (II Thes. 2:3, 4; Rev. 13:4-8). Men gnaw tongues due to pain and sores (16:10, 11).
and living “in Christ” (saved). This is precisely what has
• Mass confusion of the radio and TV news media. •Preparation for “Battle of Armageddon” (16:12-16).
come to pass, before the tribulation (Rev. 3:10)! This seven year “Tribulation” WILL BE HORRIBLE. Jesus
• Telephone circuits overloaded, operators missing. •Greatest earthquake since men on the earth (16:18).
• Numerous and uncontrollable fires and looting. Himself WARNED that it would be greater than any past •Cities throughout the world will crumble (16:19).
Events indicated the return of Christ was getting closer.
• Rampaging lawlessness, crime and mobs, which the re- or future world judgment (Matt 24:21). Here are SOME •Every island and mountain will disappear (16:20).
• June, 1967 - The Israeli “Six day war.” Israel regained maining police are not able to control. (not all) of the predicted judgments as seen in the above •Huge hailstones fall, about 100 pounds each (16:21).
Jerusalem and old temple site. This was necessary • Graves of the saved opened and bodies resurrected. “TRIBULATION MAP.”
before building of the Tribulation Temple (Rev. 11:1, 2). • Packed churches of liberal religions and false cults seek- EVENTS FOLLOWING THE JUDGMENTS
SEAL JUDGMENTS • The Return of Jesus Christ in glory (Rev. 19:11-16).
ing answers from their ministers. • Peace taken, global war, great weapons (Rev. 6:4).
• The increase of demon activity, homosexuality and drugs • Families TERRIFIED AND IN SHOCK over missing • Conclusion of the Battle of Armageddon (19:17-19).
(I Tim. 4:1, II Tim. 3:1-13; Rev. 9:21). • Famine, a day’s food for a day’s wages (6:5, 6). • Destruction of Antichrist “world leader” (19:20).
saved family members (and babies—?), while the un- • 1/4 world’s population will die, war, hunger (6:8).
• 1973 - Energy Crisis setting stage for global hunger and saved family members are still left on the earth. • Destruction of the people who followed him (19:21).
• Christians will be slain for their faith (6:9-11).
starvation of millions during the Tribulation (Rev. 6:5-8). • Earthquakes, sun darkened, stars fall (6:12, 13). IF the “Rapture” has occurred, you have NO ESCAPE
________________________ IT IS TOO LATE NOW TO PREPARE FOR THE “RAP- • Mountains and islands will be moved (6:14). from the “Tribulation”. BUT, there may be HOPE —
© Leon I. Bates, 1974 TURE”. YOU HAVE BEEN LEFT. • PANIC AND TERROR will be universal (6:15-17). depending on your response to the rest of this message.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU? “TRIBULATION CHRISTIAN”—PREPARE TO SUFFER CAN THE “TRIBULATION” BE AVOIDED?
You may REFUSE to believe this explanation of the IF, AFTER THE “RAPTURE” you have trusted Jesus IF, at the time you read this, the “Rapture” has NOT
“Rapture” and warning about the “Tribulation.” In fact, Christ as your Saviour, please be assured that no matter yet occurred, you may still have time to be saved and
you may PREFER to believe the explanation given by what happens to your physical body and life, you WILL AVOID the horrible “Tribulation” suffering and death.
the “world leader.” He and his staff WILL DECEIVE have eternal life with God forever. After the “Rapture,” IT CAN NOT BE AVOIDED.
many of you who are left on the earth after the Rapture. You will NOT BE ABLE TO BUY FOOD, because you
He will even demand your worship by the threat of Please answer the following question:
will refuse to wear the mark of the Antichrist (Rev. Do you believe that living a good life (good
your death (Rev. 13:11-15). 13:16, 17). BUT, that is BETTER THAN THE END works, religion, etc.) will HELP EARN your sal-
IF you find it EASY to believe him, it may be because of those who WORSHIP him. (See Rev. 14:9-11). vation, pay for your sins and get you to heaven?
you neglected or willfully refused to trust Jesus Christ As a “Tribulation Christian” you may be EXECUTED (Please check one) YES_____ PARTLY_____ NO_____
as your personal Saviour 100%, prior to the Rapture. FOR YOUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Your present response was predicted (II Thes. 2:8-12). Millions of people will “MISS the Rapture” because
Jewish “Tribulation Christians” (144,000) will be pro-
You will probably continue to follow the “world leader” they trusted their own human efforts to help earn their
tected or sealed from the “Tribulation Judgments.” They
by worshipping him and wearing his identifying mark. salvation. If you answered “Yes” or “Partly, YOU
may be the “Evangelists” during this time. MANY, By Leon Bates
WOULD MISS the Rapture. ONLY those “In Christ”
YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE IS PROPHESIED: if not MOST, of the others (Jews and Gentiles) saved
(saved by trusting Him 100% for salvation) WILL BE
—If anyone worships the beast (Antichrist) and DURING the Tribulation may have their HEADS CUT
taken to be with Him at the Rapture (I Thes. 4:16, 17).
his image and receives his mark on his forehead OFF for refusing to worship the Antichrist “world
leader” (Rev. 7:4-14; 20:4). For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God
or upon his hand, he also will drink of the wine
is eternal life through Jesus Christ (Rom. 6:23).
of the WRATH of God which is mixed in full SURVIVAL of the “Tribulation” IS NOT PROBABLE
The wages we deserve is _____. Eternal life is the
strength in the cup of His anger; and he will be for you, PHYSICALLY. This is due to the execution
_____ of God, paid for by the death of __________
tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of Christians for their faith and the death of over 1/2
of the holy angels and in the presence of the of the world’s population from the judgments. YOUR HOW DO WE ACCEPT GOD’S GIFT?
Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will go CONSOLATION, however, is your resurrection and As many as received Him (Christ) to them gave He
up forever and ever; and they will have no rest eternal life with God, which He has PROMISED (Matt. power to become the sons of God, even to them
day and night, those who worship the beast and 24:21, 22; I Cor. 15:44, 54-57; Rev. 20: 4-6). that believe (100%) on His name (John 1:12).
his image, and whoever receives the mark of In spite of the SUFFERING which you will encounter WILL YOU NOW RECEIVE CHRIST AS YOUR
his name (Rev. 14:9-11). as a “Tribulation Christian,” you have made a WISE SAVIOUR BY BELIEVING ON HIM, TRUSTING
HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE CONCERNED about your decision in trusting Jesus Christ as your Saviour. The
HIS DEATH AS THE COMPLETE PAYMENT
salvation, there IS still HOPE. Perhaps you did not HORROR of the “Tribulation” will not last long, when
FOR YOUR SINS? YES____________ NO____________
hear or understand the Gospel before the Rapture and compared to “eternity” without God.
God is trying to “DRAW” you to Himself at this very And fear not them which kill the body, but are DATE__________ SIGNED________________________
moment. IF SO, HERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS: not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him
For God so loved the world (including you), that (God) which IS ABLE to destroy both soul and
He gave His only begotten Son (Christ), that body in Hell (Matt. 10:28).
WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH in Him (Christ) should My brother or sister in Christ, saved AFTER the
not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). “Rapture,” I would hope to encourage you by sharing
GOD DOES LOVE YOU. God’s wrath demonstrates a promise of God’s Word which was given to the early
the depth of the outrage and insult of our sins against church. They underwent SUFFERING for their faith
the absolute holiness and perfection of Almighty God. in Christ, AS WILL YOU. Jesus said:
We DESERVE judgment. But God sent Jesus Christ “--Be thou faithful unto DEATH and I will
to die in payment for our sins. God offers everlasting give thee a crown of life” (Rev. 2:10).
life to all who trust the shed blood of Jesus Christ as
their sin payment 100%. GOD DOES LOVE YOU. When you SUFFER for becoming a Christian DURING
the “Tribulation” remember how Jesus suffered to pay
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YOUR PERSONAL SAVIOUR? YES______ NO______ (I Cor. 10:13; Heb. 13:5, 6; I Pet. 1:3-9; 4:12-14; 5:8-10).