The Tribulation Begins (Ep. 295)

About this episode

The episode discusses the opening of the first six seals in Revelation, exploring themes of tribulation, the Antichrist, and the implications of faith during this period.

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, I pick back up in Revelation with chapter 6 after our Palm Sunday and Resurrection Day detours. We walk through the opening of the first six seals: the rise of the Antichrist on the white horse, peace giving way to war with the red horse, famine and economic collapse with the black horse, and mass death with the pale horse. We trace direct parallels with Matthew 24 and Luke 21, discuss how “peace and safety” quickly turns to global chaos, and examine the tribulation martyrs under the altar—why they cry for vengeance, what that means dispensationally, and how salvation in the Tribulation involves faith and works. We also consider the cosmic disturbances—the darkened sun, blood moon, falling “stars,” and earth-shaking quakes—and why the world will recognize God’s wrath yet refuse to repent. I close with a clear gospel appeal: if you’re saved, be grateful—you won’t face this. If you’re not, settle it today by calling on the Lord Jesus Christ. Resources mentioned: Revelation 6; Matthew 24; Luke 21; 1 Thessalonians 4–5; 2 Thessalonians 2; John 5:43; Revelation 12–13, 17, 20; Joel 2; Isaiah 11; Ezekiel 14; Genesis 6; Luke 16; Romans 3–4; James; Galatians…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Russiello

Topics covered

• Bible Study
• Revelation
• Tribulation
• Antichrist
• Gospel
• Faith and Works
• Cosmic Disturbances

Keywords

• Revelation 6
• Antichrist
• peace and safety
• global chaos
• tribulation martyrs
• God's wrath
• salvation
• cosmic disturbances

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Revelation, Matthew, Luke, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, John, Joel, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Genesis

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