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 "question": "What does the Bible teach about the Tribulation?",
 "answer": "The central natural question this doctrine answers is: 'What will be the experience of believers and unbelievers during a future period of God's wrath?' The Tribulation is a seven-year period of judgment and wrath that follows the Rapture, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10. It is characterized by great tribulation, as stated in Matthew 24:21. During this time, believers will be protected and preserved for God's glory (Romans 5:9; Revelation 3:10), while unbelievers will face severe judgment and wrath. The Tribulation is a crucial part of God's plan to bring about His kingdom on earth, as revealed in the book of Daniel and other prophetic passages.",
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  "What is the Tribulation and what will happen to believers and non-believers during this seven-year period of God's judgment and wrath?",
  "What does the Bible say about the experience of Christians and non-Christians during a future time of great trouble and God's wrath?",
  "What role does the Tribulation play in God's plan to establish His kingdom on earth?"
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 "topic_anchor": "Tribulation",
 "derivation": "derived-canonical",
 "source_authority": "authoritative",
 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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  "ref": "The Basics — Tribulation (canonical doctrine)",
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