What does the Bible teach about the Tribulation?
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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