Current world events are not yet the fulfilled tribulation, but they are the stage-setting that signals the Antichrist's appearance is near.
Les Feldick teaches that globalism in government, economics, and religion is preparing the world for the Antichrist. The explosion of technology is making biblical prophecy believable and possible. These trends indicate believers should expect to be caught up to meet the Lord before the tribulation begins.
Matthew 24:6-7 — Jesus describes wars, famines, pestilences, and earthquakes as events that must come to pass, which Les cites as the preparation for the end.
Daniel 12:10 — Daniel says the wicked shall do wickedly while the wise understand, matching the increase in ungodliness Les sees today.
In Matthew 24:6-7, Jesus says, "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places." These are signs that must occur, though the end is still future. Daniel 12:10 states, "Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand." The Bible shows that wickedness will increase in the last days. Romans 12:9 also instructs believers, "Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."
Les Feldick teaches that the world is not in the tribulation yet, but everything happening today is preparation for it. He points to global government, global economies, global religion, and globalism in every form as sure signs that the world is getting very close to the appearance of the Antichrist, the coming world ruler. Technology is also part of this preparation—satellites, telstars, and instant newscasts make prophecy believable and possible, including the mark of the beast for buying and selling. Les emphasizes that the increase in earthquakes, governmental corruption, ungodliness, and wickedness is not the tribulation itself but the stage-setting. The world is rushing to the time when the man of sin will appear and bring a semblance of peace to the Middle East. Before that happens, believers will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, as described in 1 Thessalonians. Les says Christians who are spiritually sensitive now see every news item fitting the Word of God, realizing we are in the last moments of the age of grace.
Les Feldick lists several signs that the stage is being set for the Antichrist: the rise of globalism in all its forms, including global government, global economies, and global religion. He also notes the explosion of technology, which makes biblical prophecies like the mark of the beast believable and possible. In addition, he mentions increases in earthquakes, perplexity, governmental corruption, ungodliness, and wickedness as preparation, not the tribulation itself.
No. Les Feldick teaches that before the Antichrist appears and the tribulation begins, believers will be snatched away and caught up to meet the Lord in the air, as described in 1 Thessalonians. He says all creation is looking for that day, because it will trigger the final days of the curse during the seven-year tribulation.
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Globalism and the Rapture
Les links global government, global religion, and global economies to the soon appearance of the Antichrist, and says believers will be caught up to meet the Lord before that.
Stage-Setting for the Antichrist
Les says global government, global business, and closer global religion are all prophesied stage-setting for the world ruler, even though prophecy is not yet fulfilled.
World Rushing to the Man of Sin
Les teaches that the world is rushing to the time when the man of sin will appear and bring a semblance of peace to the Middle East, and technology's explosion shows time is short.
Who Holds Back the Antichrist? The Restrainer Removed.
Our leaders don't really know which way to turn. And this man is going to come on the scene with such a charisma, he's going to seemingly have all the answers, and the world indeed will fall at his feet. And he'll have the world to rule and reign as the Bible says he would. All right, now verse 4. This man is going to be godless.
Preparation, Not the Tribulation
Les explains that increases in earthquakes, corruption, ungodliness, and wickedness are not the tribulation but the preparation, with the stage being set for the Antichrist's treaty with Israel.
Technology Makes Prophecy Believable
Les shows that satellite and instant newscasts make prophecy believable, including the mark of the beast and buying and selling, showing the stage is being set.
The Wise Understand the Times
Les notes that the wicked do wickedly and do not understand, but the wise see every news item fitting the Word of God and realize we are in the last moments of the age of grace.
Matthew 24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Jesus says wars and rumors of wars are not the end, but necessary events that must happen first.
Matthew 24:7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
This verse lists the kinds of current events that signal the birth-pang stage, not the final tribulation.
Daniel 12:10: Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
Daniel shows that in the end times wickedness will increase, but the wise will understand what is happening.
Romans 12:9: Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Believers are commanded to reject evil and hold to good, relevant to the moral confusion of current events.
According to Les Feldick, current events are not the Tribulation by any stretch of the imagination. They are the preparation. The stage is being set for the Antichrist to sign a treaty with Israel, which will begin the seven years of Tribulation.
Les Feldick teaches that before the Antichrist appears, believers will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. He says believers will be snatched away and will not enter the Tribulation.
Christians should understand that these events are fulfilling Bible prophecy and stage-setting for the Antichrist. Les says the wise shall understand, and every news item can fit with the Word of God, reminding believers that redemption is drawing near.
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