Who Enters the Kingdom After the Tribulation?

Direct Answer

Only believers enter the kingdom after the tribulation.

At Christ's return, He separates the sheep (believers) from the goats (unbelievers), and the sheep are told to inherit the kingdom prepared for them (Matthew 25:34). Les Feldick identifies these as the Jewish remnant that becomes the nation of Israel and a small number of Gentile believers from every nation, while all unbelieving survivors are removed.

Key Scriptures

Matthew 25:34 — Christ invites the righteous sheep to inherit the kingdom, directly showing that only believers enter.

What Does the Bible Say?

At Christ's coming, "before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats" (Matthew 25:32). The King then says to the sheep on His right hand, "Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world" (Matthew 25:34). When the righteous ask when they saw Him hungry, thirsty, sick, or in prison (Matthew 25:37, 39), the text makes clear that entrance to the kingdom belongs to these believing sheep.

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Who Enters the Kingdom After the Tribulation?

Les Feldick is emphatic that "no unbelievers will go into the Kingdom; it'll only be believers." The survivors of the tribulation who heard the gospel of the kingdom from the 144,000 Jews and believed will be ready for the kingdom, while those who rejected the message are removed from the scene. A remnant of Israel that fled into the mountains at the midpoint will see Christ return, believe by sight, and enter the kingdom as the nation of Israel - the largest single national group. From the Gentile nations, a small number of believing survivors will enter as seed stock. According to Les, these tribulation believers are not part of the body of Christ; they belong with Old Testament believers and will be resurrected at a later time.

Will any unbelievers enter the kingdom after the tribulation?

No. Les Feldick teaches that "no unbelievers will go into the Kingdom; it'll only be believers." Survivors who rejected the gospel from the 144,000 will be removed from the scene. Jesus pictured this when He separated the sheep from the goats, telling the sheep on His right hand to inherit the kingdom.

What role does the Jewish remnant play?

At the midpoint of the tribulation, a mixed group of Jews flees into the mountains southeast of Jerusalem and is protected by God for the last three and a half years. When Christ returns in glory, they see Him by sight, believe that He is their King and Messiah, and enter the kingdom as the nation of Israel. This group is by far the largest single national segment entering the kingdom.

How do Gentile survivors get in?

The 144,000 sealed Jews proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to every tribe, tongue, and nation during the tribulation. Gentile survivors who hear the message and believe are the ones ready for the kingdom. A small number from each Gentile nation will go in, and Les suggests they will return to their homelands as believing seed stock for the nations during the thousand-year reign of Christ.

What happens to tribulation believers who are martyred?

Many during the tribulation will believe and be martyred - both Jews and Gentiles. Les explains that these tribulation believers are not members of the body of Christ and are not left out; they belong with Old Testament believers and will be resurrected at a later time.

From the Teaching

Sheep Inherit the Kingdom

Les reads Matthew 25:34-39 and shows that the sheep on Christ's right hand are believers who are told to inherit the kingdom prepared for them.

Jewish Remnant Becomes the Nation of Israel

Les explains that the protected Jewish remnant sees Christ at His return, believes by sight, and enters the kingdom as the largest national group.

No Unbelievers Enter the Kingdom

Les states that no unbelievers go into the Kingdom and identifies the sheep and goats in Matthew 25 as Gentiles, not Jews.

Survivors as Seed Stock

Les says surviving Gentiles who believed the 144,000's message will be the seed stock of Gentile nations in the kingdom, while martyred believers will be resurrected later.

Two Classes Enter the Kingdom

Les identifies the two classes entering the kingdom: the Israel remnant and a small number of believing Gentiles from every nation.

144,000 Preach the Gospel of the Kingdom

Les explains that the 144,000 Jews will proclaim the King and His kingdom to the whole world during the tribulation.

Gospel of the Kingdom Proclaimed

Les reminds that God seals 144,000 young Jews to take the same message Jesus preached - the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Tribulation Believers Resurrected Later

Les teaches that tribulation martyrs, Jew and Gentile, are not part of the body of Christ but belong with Old Testament believers and will be resurrected together.

Bible Verses

Matthew 25:32: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

This verse shows the gathering and separation that precedes the invitation to inherit the kingdom.

Matthew 25:34: Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

The King's invitation to the sheep directly answers who enters the kingdom after the tribulation.

Matthew 25:37: Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

The righteous are identified as the sheep who inherit the kingdom.

Matthew 25:39: Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

Their question about prison and sickness reflects the tribulation conditions under which believers serve Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will only believers enter the kingdom after the tribulation?

Yes. Les Feldick teaches that no unbelievers will go into the Kingdom; it will only be believers. Survivors who rejected the gospel of the kingdom will be removed from the scene.

Do Jewish people enter the kingdom after the tribulation?

Yes. A remnant of Jews who flee into the mountains at the midpoint will be protected, see Christ return, believe by sight, and enter the kingdom as the nation of Israel - the largest single national group.

What happens to Gentile believers who survive the tribulation?

A small number from every Gentile nation who heard the message of the 144,000 and believed will go into the kingdom as seed stock for the nations.

Who are the sheep and goats in Matthew 25?

According to Les, these are all Gentiles. The sheep are believers who inherit the kingdom, and the goats are unbelievers who are removed from the scene.

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