Are you looking at the chaotic events in the world—from global financial shakes to extreme environmental crises—and wondering if we are entering the Great Tribulation?
In this clarifying audio class, John Barnett breaks down Jesus’ famous Olivet Discourse. He unpacks the vital difference between the everyday trials and persecutions believers must endure today versus the apocalyptic wrath of the final seven years.
Here is a summary of the powerful realities covered in this class:
1. The 3D View of the End Times–Luke 21; Matthew 24; Mark 13
Summary: Jesus’ definitive sermon on the end of the world is recorded from three distinct angles in the synoptic gospels, giving us a complete, multi-dimensional view of the future. Barnett clarifies that while Matthew 24 was specifically directed at preparing the Jewish people in Jerusalem for the coming "time of Jacob’s trouble" (the final holocaust), the underlying truths apply to all of us.
2. The "Braxton Hicks" of the Apocalypse–Luke 21:28
Summary: Jesus described "birth pangs" leading up to the end. Barnett points out that we are currently experiencing these preliminary contractions—such as global financial unifications, historic droughts devastating agriculture in places like Texas and California, and massive environmental pollution in major global waterways. While these are not the actual Tribulation, they are the undeniable outer swirl of the approaching hurricane.
3. The Command to Look Up–Luke 21:28; 2 Timothy 3:16 (All Scripture is profitable)
Summary: As these global convulsions begin to happen, panic is not the biblical response. Jesus commanded that when we see the lead-up to these events, we must actively look up and lift our heads because our ultimate redemption is drawing near. The growing chaos is a direct call for believers to seek Christ’s daily grace.
4. Tribulation vs. The Great Tribulation–General context of the Greek word thlipsis.
Summary: Barnett clarifies a crucial theological distinction regarding the Greek word thlipsis, which means pressure or tribulation. While the church is completely saved from participating in the seven-year "Great Tribulation," believers must not assume they will escape all hardship. Jesus promised that we will face general tribulation, meaning we must be spiritually prepared to endure increasing pressure and persecution as the world approaches the end.
This class is a vital resource for navigating today’s frightening headlines, teaching you how to endure current struggles with confidence while waiting for Christ’s return.
From WNS-48A – Getting Ready to Suffer (090308PM) – https://youtu.be/xAvvWJCk7ZU
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