“𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗”

“DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND”

Rejecting Christ Now Means Facing Wrath Later

Key Texts: Revelation 9:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; 2 Thessalonians 2:7

INTRODUCTION

The Bible clearly teaches that we are living in the Dispensation of Grace, but grace will not last forever. When the Body of Christ is caught up (the Rapture), God’s prophetic program with Israel will resume—and the Tribulation will begin.

Revelation 9 describes horrifying judgments that will fall upon those who rejected Christ and the gospel of grace. Today is not the day of wrath—it is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2).

1. THE PRESENT PERIOD — GRACE PROCLAIMED

(Ephesians 3:1–2)

A. Dispensation Given — Grace committed to Paul

(Ephesians 3:2)

B. Door Opened — Salvation freely offered

(Romans 3:24)

C. Delay Allowed — Judgment temporarily withheld

(2 Peter 3:9)

Grace is available now, not forever.

2. THE PERSONAL PROBLEM — CHRIST REJECTED

(John 3:18)

A. Unbelief Chosen — Men love darkness

(John 3:19)

B. Ungrateful Hearts — Truth suppressed

(Romans 1:18)

C. Unrepentant Minds — Gospel refused

(Acts 13:46)

Rejection is a choice with consequences.

3. THE PROPHETIC PAUSE — RESTRAINER REMOVED

(2 Thessalonians 2:7)

A. Restrainer Present — The Body of Christ

(1 Corinthians 12:13)

B. Removal Promised — Caught up to heaven

(1 Thessalonians 4:16–17)

C. Resumption Prophesied — Wrath begins

(Daniel 9:27)

When the Church leaves, judgment arrives.

4. THE PERILOUS PERIOD — TRIBULATION UNLEASHED

(Matthew 24:21)

A. Unmatched Suffering — Unlike any other time

(Matthew 24:21)

B. Universal Terror — Earthwide judgment

(Revelation 6:15–17)

C. Unrelenting Trouble — No escape

(Jeremiah 30:7)

This is not meant for the Church.

5. THE PAINFUL PUNISHMENT — LOCUSTS RELEASED

(Revelation 9:3–6)

A. Demonic Creatures — Not natural insects

(Revelation 9:7–10)

B. Directed Torment — Only unbelievers harmed

(Revelation 9:4)

C. Desperate Anguish — Death desired but denied

(Revelation 9:6)

This is literal, future, and terrifying.

6. THE PERMISSION GIVEN — SATANIC POWER

(Revelation 9:1–2)

A. Key Granted — Abyss opened by God

(Revelation 9:1)

B. King Appointed — Abaddon rules

(Revelation 9:11)

C. Control Limited — Time and scope restricted

(Revelation 9:5)

Even judgment is under God’s authority.

7. THE PEOPLE PROTECTED — SEALED SERVANTS

(Revelation 7:3–4)

A. Israel Sealed — 144,000 preserved

(Revelation 7:4)

B. Identity Specified — Tribes named

(Revelation 7:5–8)

C. Immunity Secured — Untouched by locusts

(Revelation 9:4)

God’s prophetic promises to Israel stand.

8. THE PLEA TODAY — GOSPEL OFFERED

(1 Corinthians 15:1–4)

A. Christ Died — For our sins

(Romans 5:8)

B. Christ Was Buried — Sin fully paid

(Colossians 2:14)

C. Christ Rose Again — Eternal life assured

(Romans 4:25)

Believe now or face wrath later.

9. THE PROPER PRIORITY — BELIEVE TODAY

(2 Corinthians 6:2)

A. Time Is Short — Rapture imminent

(Romans 13:11)

B. Truth Is Clear — Grace alone saves

(Ephesians 2:8–9)

C. Trust Is Required — Faith, not works

(Romans 4:5)

Delay is dangerous.

CONCLUSION

The Tribulation is real.
The locusts are literal.
The warning is loving.

God is not threatening—He is pleading.

Grace saves now.
Wrath falls later.

CALL TO ACTION

Believe the Gospel Today
Don’t Wait for Wrath
Tell Others the Truth

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31).

FINAL THOUGHTS

Grace has a deadline.
Prophecy will resume.
Christ alone saves.