Correcting Errors Being Taught Concerning the Great Tribulation | Episode #1207 | Perry Stone

Summary

In this video, Perry Stone discusses common misconceptions regarding the prophesied Great Tribulation period. He explains how it relates to 'Jacob's trouble' in the Bible, emphasizes that it centers on Israel not the church, and clarifies it's a time of God's wrath and judgment on a sinful world, not his people. Stone asserts the Tribulation hasn't begun yet based on lack of prophesied events so far. He says many wrongly believe we're in it now or try to predict who the Antichrist is when Scripture says he'll be revealed later. Stone urges preparing for coming prophetic fulfillment regarding Israel, the Antichrist, Jesus' return, and more.

Takeaways

• 😀 The word "tribulation" is used in the Old Testament to refer to troubles in the latter days
• 😮 There are two main types of tribulation mentioned in Scripture - personal tribulation and the Great Tribulation
• 🤔 The Great Tribulation is a specific future period of God's wrath and judgment on the earth
• ❌ Common errors are teaching we are in the Great Tribulation now or that it's intended for the church
• 🔍 The purpose of the Great Tribulation is judgment on sin and the world, centered around Israel
• 👍 The church is promised deliverance from the time of God's wrath in 1 Thessalonians 5:9
• 🇮🇱 All mentions of the tribulation in Daniel focus on Israel and Jerusalem, not the church
• 🚫 The church disappears from Revelation after chapter 3 and is not mentioned during tribulation events
• 📅 Timing wise, the Great Tribulation starts when Jesus opens the seals in Revelation 6
• 🙏 There will always be a righteous remnant preserved by God, like the 144,000 Jews in Revelation 7

Q & A

What is the difference between personal tribulation and the Great Tribulation?

Personal tribulation refers to severe trials, anguish and problems that come into one's personal life. The Great Tribulation is a specific end times period of God's wrath and judgment on the world mentioned in Matthew 24 and Revelation.

What evidence does Perry Stone give to argue that we are not currently in the Great Tribulation period?

He states several things that should have already occurred if we were in the Great Tribulation, such as the rapture and resurrection of believers, angels gathering the elect, the revealing of the Antichrist, and more.

Why does Perry Stone say the tribulation period is not intended for the church?

He cites verses stating that the tribulation is a time of God's wrath, which the church is not appointed to. Also, the church disappears from Revelation after chapter 3 while the tribulation judgments begin in chapter 6.

Who and what is the tribulation period focused on according to the prophecies?

Perry Stone provides several verses showing the tribulation prophecies focus on Israel as a nation and the city of Jerusalem, not the church.

How does Jacob's life connect with the concept of a 7-year tribulation?

Jacob labored 7 years to marry Rachel but was deceived, then had to work another 7 years, linking his time of trouble to the tribulation's duration.

What is significant about the sheltering of 144,000 Jews in Revelation 7?

It shows God preserving a remnant of Israel during the tribulation judgments on the world.

What role does the nation of Israel play in end times prophecy?

Many end times prophecies center on Israel as a nation, the city of Jerusalem, the building of a millennial temple there, and God ultimately saving the Jewish people.

What is the purpose of the tribulation period according to Jeremiah 30:7?

It is a time of great trouble and judgment linked to Israel as a nation, but with the ultimate purpose that Israel would turn to God and be saved.

What early historical persecutions helped shape teachings on the tribulation?

Perry Stone mentions intense Roman persecutions of Christians under Nero and other emperors from 66 AD to 313 AD.

How can people access more of Perry Stone's teachings on the end times?

He mentions various conferences, books, DVDs and other resources available through his ministry at perrystone.org and voiceofevangelism.com.