I have some questions for you.
Where do you place the antichrist and the false prophet in the order of events?
Where do you place the antichrist and the false prophet in the order of events?
1Jn 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Deception isn't very effective if everyone knows how they are being deceived.
When Jesus comes it will all be over.
No second chance. Probation has closed.
The wicked will not live again until the second resurrection.
We will go through the Tribulation, trusting in God's protection.
Like Noah that went through the flood safe in the ark.
What takes more faith? Going through the trials or escaping the trials.
Jesus said watch and be ready.
Mat 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
1Pe 1:4-7
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
The Tribulation will test our faith. But if your taken before this you don't need much faith.
And how do you explain Tit 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
looking for the glorious appearing of Jesus.
no secret event.