What will cause the great loss of life in the final half of the Tribulation?
The great loss of life in the final half of the Tribulation will come from natural calamities—earthquakes, volcanoes, cosmic disturbances, and likely meteor storms—as well as from political and military ramifications. These combined factors will produce a tremendous toll of life, requiring the days to end on schedule for the elect's sake.
Les explains that Jesus said the great tribulation after the midpoint will be far greater than the first three and a half years, unlike anything Israel has ever experienced. The days will be so horrendous that unless they end right on schedule—1,260 days plus 1,260 days—no flesh would be saved. Les teaches the tremendous loss of life will stem from natural calamity: earthquakes, volcanoes, cosmic disturbances, and what he thinks will be great meteor storms. In addition, political and military ramifications will take a heavy toll of life. False Christs and false prophets with Satanic signs and wonders will also arise to deceive, but the primary causes of death are these natural and military-political upheavals. Because of the elect, those days will be shortened—end on schedule—so some survive.