EXPONENTIAL Tribulation Will Bring Out the EXPONENTIAL Worst of Fallen Mankind

In light of our national coronavirus epidemic, we see the national inconvenience placed on us and to some, it has brought out the worst of them and to some the best of them. But in light of all past catastrophic events, we today - in light of the coronavirus as Americans - still have many freedoms and liberties here in America to keep us content during this time; and there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. No doubt much good can be found in such times, however as time goes on and as pressures, resources, and supplies EXPONENTIALLY diminish; abundant tribulation of any kind will eventually dissipate all the good of a fallen man, and manifest the absolute worst of his fallen nature; and that of mankind's, as 6000 years of world history has abundantly shown us (Gen. 6, Lev. 26:29, 2 Kings 6:28-29, Matt. 15:16-20, Rom. 1:18-31, Gal. 5:19-21, Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9-11).

Abundant tribulation of any kind will eventually dissipate all the good of an unregenerate man and manifest the absolute worst of his fallen nature, and that of mankind's as history has abundantly shown us!

However, to put things in a Biblical perspective; this present day global coronavirus crisis is absolutely nothing in light of what will be in the not so distant future (Rev. 6-19). For the absolute WORST of mankind will be revealed after the Rapture of the Church (Matt. 24:22; 2 Thess. 2:3-12, Rev. 9; 13;16); and because of a Christless global setting after the Rapture of the Church; mankind's fallen, unrepentant, unregenerate and defiant hearts will harden to the point of no return and manifest the EXPONENTIAL worse of all fallen humanity since the fall of our parents Adam and Eve (Gen. 3; 6; Matt. 24; 2 Thess. 2:10-12, Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9-11).

As Pharaoh of old and instead of looking into Almighty God's perfect mirror of RIGHTEOUSNESS, they will seek a scapegoat and a villain for their entire calamity!

The horrific EXPONENTIAL cata-clysmic events of the seven-year tribulation period will manifest and bring to the forefront humanity"s utter hatred and disdain for their ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS Creator and His ETERNAL LOVING sovereignty (Rom. 1:18-32, Rev. 9:20-21). As these EXPONENTIAL global events intensify, the world will outwardly manifest their ever hardening position towards Almighty God; by their godless deeds and war against His redeemed of that time after the Rapture (Dan. 7:21, Matt. 25:41-46; 2 Thess. 2:8-12, Rev. 9:20-21, 13:7, 16:11; 19:11-21). These will become absolutely callus, cold, hateful, unfeeling and violent towards one another (Matt. 24:12, 2 Tim. 3:1-7). Self-preservation and individual survival during this time will make men violate and transgress Almighty God's absolutes and moral laws to places which they though never imagined. Instead of repenting and crying out for Almighty God’s mercy and pardon, these will continually harden their hearts as Pharaoh of old and instead of looking into Almighty God's perfect mirror of RIGHTEOUSNESS and repent, they shall ETERNALLY perish (Psalm 19:7, Matt. 25:41,46, John 3:16-17; 8:24; Acts 4:12; 17:24-31, Rom. 10:2-4, Rev. 20:10-15).

Oh, my dear friends, Our ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS LOVING Creator and God desires none to die in their trespasses and sins; I don't know how to say anything more wonderful to anyone than that!

Oh, my dear friends, Our ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS LOVING Creator and God desires none to die in their trespasses and sins (Matt. 18:11, Luke 19:10, John 3:16-17, 1 Tim. 2:2-3, 1 John 4:10); I don't know how to say anything more wonderful to anyone than that! He sent His ETERNAL Son to be your Lamb, Propitiation, Savior, and LIFE (John 1:29; 3:16-17; 10:10; 14:6; 1 John 4:10). Dear friends, How hard is it to see that this fallen world, which absolutely excludes its RIGHTEOUS Creator, is an EXPONENTIAL disaster globally because of it (Gen. 6, Matt. 6:13, Rom. 1:18-32; 3, 2 Cor. 4:3-4, Eph. 2:1-2, Heb. 2:14-15, 1 John 5:19)! Again, my dear friends, Almighty God has an ETERNAL purpose in LOVE for you and a GLORIOUS ETERNAL FUTURE for you in RIGHTEOUSNESS; don't be a fool in your pride and side with the lawless one and die in your sins (John 3:16-17; 8:44, Rom. 1:18-32, 1 Cor. 2:9, Rev. 21)! Jesus SAVES all who call on Him! If you know Him not, may you do so! You will NEVER be the same!

Our Lord will return and soon I believe. I have high hopes of being in the rapture despite my advanced age. The wonder of it all. How quickly this hate filled Democrat party has turned on Godly freedom loving people. I am amazed at their words as I read them. Knowing that this is just the beginning of horrors that will come upon earth makes one glad of a Savior who is King of Kings, the First and the Last.

A recent extended loiter in the Revelation helped me to notice a few things.
One, this will be subtle and sudden. People won’t see it coming.
Two, it will be on a level of severity that people can’t imagine; every protection and ability to cope overwhelmed.
Three, massive loss of life by acts of God.
Four, massive loss of Jews and tribulation believers by the wicked.
Five, the words It Was Given showing the entire thing is carefully choreographed by God.

[One, this will be subtle and sudden. People won’t see it coming.]

Like a thief. In the night. The unbelieving world will look to the United Nations. Perhaps the United Nations will deploy Globalist troops in every nation to ensure "Peace and Safety"; "Peace and Security". Oh look, the "new messiah" has confirmed a 7-year "peace deal" that divides Israel. 1,260 days later, the False Prophet demands that people worship the Antichrist and his image which has come to life.

The number of the Beast's name is: 666 - Those left behind MUST refuse this 666 Mark of the Beast:

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Revelation 14:9-12 King James Version (KJV)

9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,

10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

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(now this part just talks about them (eventually reigning) during the Millennial Reign of Christ)

Revelation 20:4 King James Version (KJV)

4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

The world will want to UNite in the face of such a crisis.

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The Antichrist will rule a political beast. This is the fourth kingdom of Daniel 7.

Daniel 7:23 King James Version

23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

Uhhhh...don’t forget the rest:
“But you, brothers, aren’t in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.”
1 Thessalonians 5:4 WMB
https://bible.com/bible/1209/1th.5.4.WMB

It’s mission critical to NEVER cite v2 without v4.

FOR THE RECORD:
I UTTERLY DESPISE “preachers” who throw 1 Thess. 5:2 around as if v4 isn’t right there in the same epistle!

It’s fraud of the most hideous kind.

"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand"

Matthew 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

and that was 2000 years ago when it was "at hand"

Matthew 10:7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Mark 14:25
Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

and Luke 22:18 for I tell you [that] from this time on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

Luke 24:30 after the resurrection 30 And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.

42 They gave him a piece of baked fish; 43 he took it and ate it in front of them.

and

Acts 10:41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

Jesus said He would not drink of the fruit of the vine until He drank it in the Kingdom of God. And He drank it after His resurrection.

Ergo, the Kingdom of Heaven has already come, i.e. been inaugurated, with the Christ's resurrection

That's also cleared in 28 Therefore, we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should have gratitude, with which we should offer worship pleasing to God in reverence and awe.

and col 11:13 He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,

Regarding 666

Papyrus 115 (P. Oxy. 4499, designated by {\displaystyle {\mathfrak {P}}}{\mathfrak {P}}115 in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a fragmented manuscript of the New Testament written in Greek on papyrus. It consists of 26 fragments of a codex containing parts of the Book of Revelation, dates to the third century, c. 225-275 AD

The surviving text includes Revelation 2:1-3, 13-15, 27-29; 3:10-12; 5:8-9; 6:5-6; 8:3-8, 11-13; 9:1-5, 7-16, 18-21; 10:1-4, 8-11; 11:1-5, 8-15, 18-19; 12:1-5, 8-10, 12-17; 13:1-3, 6-16, 18; 14:1-3, 5-7, 10-11, 14-15, 18-20; 15:1, 4-7.

papyrus 115 gives the number as 616

Reference white paper "The meaning of 666 and 616 (Rev. 13,18)" by K. Kirchmayr at ResearchGate

The reading of six hundred and sixteen into the early textual tradition can be explained:
a. the number gives the name Nero when the Latinized spelling is followed, allowing for the early tradition of the name in the West and the possible attempt of a scribe to remain faithful to this interpretation by representing it to the Latin readers with a number reflecting their own alphabet.
b. it may also be a deliberate attempt to identify the beast with Caligula (AD 12), this would bring the number in line with the Greek alphabet. The name r'±~()~ Kcx.Lacx.p totals six hundred and sixteen
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