Future events to come...

Introduction
The Bible has been tested against time, history and science and proved itself to be true Word of God without mistake. The following is the  chain of events in a most concise form as specified in Bible prophecy. You will find  the details all over the Internet and at prophecy sites.

This has been written for those who are not knowledgeable in these matters to give a general outline. It is not meant to create panic but to point you in the right direction, so you can secure your own future. Have your security and assets in that which can not be destroyed... Let him who has ears to hear, let him hear. Please read the  story of man since creation before going on to the future.

From the current time frame, the future events in God's plan are as follows. The redemption of mankind had been completed through Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection. But most men still live on earth oblivious of the available salvation, heavenly glories and future, in sin. There are many on earth who have not recognised Christ and some not even heard about him. God wants to uplift man back to his heavenly glory. But before that he has to bring his chosen nation Israel (whom he has chose to reveal his mysteries and grace to the world) close to him and make them again his people. Right now even they have not recognised the promised Messiah. They were scattered all over the world and punished for their rejection of the Messiah but has already been brought back as a nation, and is settled. The fig tree (Israel) has put forth its leaves. All these events has happened as told in the Bible to the accuracy of time. God also has to put an end to the rule of Satan if he wants man truly back for as long as Satan is around he will cause man to sin and rebel against God.

Chronological order of Events
anti-Christ revealed and makes treaty with Israel, Seven years of tribulation, Rapture,  Return of Christ, Millennium rule of Christ, Judgment, New heaven and Earth, Eternity.

Tribulation and anti-Christ
This is a time period of seven years when the earth and people will be subject to all kinds of possible problems, unprecedented in history. It will include both man made and natural disasters. Anti-Christ will be revealed at the beginning of this period. Initially he will appear to be a great leader, man of peace etc. and deceive every one. He will enter into an official agreement with Israel about the building of temple and conducting worship in Jerusalem temple (there is not temple today). That will be the literal beginning of the seven year tribulation. The Israel nation will think that anti-Christ is the promised Messiah. But after three and a half years he will break the treaty  and show his true character. He will oppress Israel and the world and rule as a dictator. He will exalt himself as God. He will also do many works of wonder with his great powers given to him by Satan himself. He will have a main false prophet as his aid. It is very much logical that he will try to imitate Christ to appear as Christ who has come again. Be not deceived. Everyone will have to be identified by a mark of allegiance to him to live normally say to have a job or to buy essentials and things like that.

Wars, famines, disasters, plague
During the tribulation time there will be wars and wars. Mostly they will be directed against Israel, why because they are God's chosen race, Jerusalem is the focal point for God who said he would rule from Jerusalem and mostly because Satan's existence is at stake! Many nations on earth will be part of the alliance of the anti-Christ. The possibility of world war III and  nuclear catastrophes is a definite possibility. There will be numerous natural disasters like earthquakes, hailstorms, storms, meteors and so on. The nature of these and all these together will be unprecedented in history. There will be plagues, pestilence and diseases.  Heavenly forces will be disturbed and be shaken out of their normal positions and will wreak havoc. A good part of the word's population will be wiped out due to the above. The living on earth will cry out in despair and wish to be dead.

There will be an initial war against Israel led by Russia and allies and God will directly defeat them perhaps through some natural phenomenon. And there will be the final war at Armageddon which will be the bloodiest war in history towards the end of which Christ will land on Mount Olives.

The alliance of nations are mainly led by Russia (Gog, Magog, Tubal) and key allies are some Arab nations and an eastern ally who has an army of 200 million most probably China.

For Christ or for anti-Christ
The most basic question during the tribulation will be on which side any one is. If you are on the side of anti-Christ (the ruler at that time), you look temporarily well off, but then you will have to face God's justice and wrath during tribulation and in the final judgement. Besides those on the side of anti-Christ, has no protection from God in any way. But if you are on the side of God which means you don't cooperate with anti-Christ's governments and schemes and you do not accept his mark, you will be persecuted and most probably put to death. But there is an alternative. Jesus has clearly mentioned this. You can try to escape the persecution and hide somewhere and somehow survive without being detected and wait till everything is over. The interior areas and the country side would be the ideal choice. But you must be on God's side. Every living person will be asked to get the mark of the beast on their hands or foreheads. This will be used to identify as well as for all social and administration purposes.

The anti-Christ will rule through a dictatorship perhaps through various global level institutions and governments. For operations sake all might be united under one umbrella. So watch out for these developments: Global government, New World Order, Universal religion, Unions and world blocks. Most of these bodies exist now in the form of International bodies which govern many aspects of the world.

Religion
The anti-Christ regime will also offer a very religious face appearing to offer peace and safety for all men. Hence watch out for a universal religion. The anti-Christ will also be capable of showing wonders and signs. It is very much logical that Christ will be imitated to the maximum to deceive the believers. The ultimate aim of Satan is to turn men against God. There will be mass denunciation of true Christian faith meaning even those who truly believe in God and Christ will be deceived and believe in the anti-Christ.

Note: A warning and advice to those looking out for supernatural signs. Today whenever there is a mention of a supernatural phenomenon like an apparition of angel, Virgin Mary, healing waters, UFO, Rainbow images and so on, immediately this is attributed to God. Satan has limited powers and it is quite within his power to do all the above mentioned things, so do not relate supernatural phenomenon to God. The anti-Christ will come and show many many wonders so watch out and make sure that you do not fall prey to this. All that glitters is not gold.

Another major development is that Israel for the first time will realise their mistake when the anti-Christ turns his table around and oppresses Israel. Then the prophecy 'they will look at the one they pierced' (Jesus) will be fulfilled. They will repent. Many of them will be put to death, but the rest will go around the world preaching Gospel, salvation and Jesus Christ. God will also specially protect Israel's chosen remnant in a special way.

Salvation during Tribulation
During the tribulation the Gospel will be fully preached to all nations and men. Everyone will get a chance to know Christ, and as a result many will turn to God, in fact millions of people of all nations, color and race will turn to God and be saved. They will accept Jesus Christ as their Messiah. Naturally many will be martyrs. The eternal reward for those who die for Christ is guaranteed - eternal salivation.

Rapture
This is a very special event of which even nominal Christians are unaware of, but something that is very specifically told in the Bible. This is the gathering of the elect to Christ. There is a debate as to when this event will take place. Definitely it will be before the final wrath of God at the end of the tribulation. Please refer to the  Rapture Page for more details.

Return of Christ to earth
At the end of the tribulation period, during the mighty war of the end at Armageddon, Jesus Christ himself will appear in the sky in all glory with all his angels and saints (resurrected believers). 'Every eye shall see him'. This coming will not be at all like his first coming as a man, but as King of kings and Lord of Lords in all his divine glory.  He will come on mount Olive which in those days shall split in two.  He and his army will fight the anti-Christ and his alliance. The anti-Christ will be slain by the breath of Christ. This will be a very bloody war the blood flown will rise up to the horse's bridle. Finally, the Satan and his wicked angels shall be bound up for a 1000 years.

Millennium rule of Christ
For 1000 years Jesus himself will rule as king over earth, during that time there shall be peace and joy all over earth. There will be visible and invisible beings on earth, the men and the saints (angel like) and angels. In those days the law shall go forth from Zion (Jerusalem). Christ will rule with an iron road. All  men will finally worship true God in truth and spirit, especially in Jerusalem for it will be where Christ reigns and in his throne. Israel will be the most respected nation on earth, because God resides with them.

During this time there shall not be sickness, famine and such worldly problems for the Lord Jesus the sun of all glory will be on earth.

At the end of the 1000 years Satan shall be released again for a brief period.  He will again go out and gather nations to fight with Christ and his holy city (the New Jerusalem). They will be defeated. He will be finally caught up and thrown into to hell. That is his end.

Final Judgment
This will see all dead, every one who has died since the beginning of the world and has not resurrected yet, will be up. They will be judged by Christ for their deeds and life and condemned to accordingly. The wicked will be thrown in to the lake of fire and destroyed.

With this will come the final end to sin. The Satan is destroyed, along with the wicked. Finally the mankind is fully ready to be holy and immortal (those remaining).

New Heaven and Earth
Then the new holy city of Jerusalem which will come down from heaven adorned in fully glory. The present earth and heavens will pass away will be destroyed, renovated and created NEW by God using fire and made fit for men to live in peace for ever in the presence of God who will come down to live among men. The rest is eternity.

Read or download the Book of Revelation which states the end time events.