In the boxes below we have some of the main prophecies for our time. Throughout thousands of years, since they were written, some prophecies have already taken place. These fulfilled ones can be used as confirmation that the Bible can be fully believed. Anything that has not obviously happened (most of it), is yet to happen!
There are also "dual prophecies". These are where something is told that will happen fairly soon, but then is referred to also happen again in the "last days". The details that are recorded from historical events, that were prophesied, allow us to fill in more detail of what might now happen in OUR future.
The Bible isn't always clear exactly when each will take place. We are told that we must take a little from here and a little from there. God leads his Church and through his Holy Spirit he guides us to understand. A bit like a jigsaw puzzle. If you can't see the complete picture then none of the pieces make any sense. However, if you believe God's Word and are willing to believe what you read and don't try and reason round what's written, you can start putting the pieces together. As the pieces are assembled the individual parts start to form a recognisable picture that starts to make sense.
All positions on the timeline are approximate and may take place earlier or later than shown
The Beginnings of Sorrows - Clearly told by Jesus
Multitudes of false religions arise and deceive many
Mark 13:6
Wars increase througout the world - international and civil wars
Mark 13:7
Increasing earthquakes - famines - disease - pestilences
Mark 13:8
And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!
Mark 13:3
Events that may happen before the start of the Tribulation
Damascus, one of the worlds oldest cities is completely destroyed
Isaiah 17:1
Israel's "Iron Dome" will fail and Jerusalem will suffer great damage
Isaiah 22:8-9
Sacrifices begin in Israel. They are not currently allowed. They have to begin to enable them to be stopped
Daniel 9:27
Europe will reorganise in to ten kingdoms (groups of currently existing countries)
Daniel 2:41-44
The Tribulation starts - Lasts 3 years 6 months
A "prince" will confirm a seven year peace deal
Daniel 9:27
The "prince" makes deals, plots with allies and achieves victory. Having declared peace and safety he then turns on them. He has more success than anyone before him did.
Daniel 11:21
The "prince" now becomes the King of the North
Daniel 11:21
A highly indebted nation or nations get overtaken - Currently it would appear to be the USA and UK that best fit
Habakkuk 2:6-8 Jeremiah 4-7
The King of the North and the King of the South wage war against each other with powerful armies
Daniel 11:25
The King of the North and the King of the South make a lying deal
Daniel 11:27
The King of the North returns back to Europe with great wealth
Daniel 11:28
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God needs to be preached as a witness to the whole world before the end can come
Matthew24:14
Accute persecution for those preaching God's true Word
The King of the North invades the South again but this time ships from a western land oppose him and he returns back emptyhanded
Daniel 11:29-30[/sameheight]
The short work ramps up warning the world through media attention about the activities of the King of the North
Romans 9:28
The King of the North returns to vent his fury on faithful true Christians
Daniel 11:30
He will show favour to those that turn away from being faithful
Daniel 11:30
His army takes over the temple and put an end to daily sacrifices
Daniel 11:31
He will flatter and win over those that turn away from being faithful. But true Christians will resist
Daniel 11:32
His army takes over the temple and put an end to daily sacrifices
Daniel 11:31
He will flatter and win over those that turn away from being faithful. But true Christians will resist
Daniel 11:32
45 days before the Great Tribulation starts
A decree is issued to the most faithful Philadelphian Christians that have previously assembled together
Zephaniah 2:1-3
These Christians fly to the place of safety in the wilderness that has previously been prepared for them
Revelation 12:14
Those in Judea flee to the mountains
Matthew 24:15-20 Mark 13:15-18
Satan tries to stop this happening with a tsunmi. The earth opens up and swallows the river of water
Revelation 12:15-16
God will care for these Christians for the final three and a half years
Revelation 12:14
Satan was then enraged and went to make war with the rest of the true Christian that still held faithful to God's commandments
Revelation 12:17
The "prince" proclaims peace and safety. We are warned to be prepared for destruction to come
1 Thessalonians 5:3
The TRIBULATION now ends and everything gets worse as the GREAT TRIBULATION period starts
The Great Tribulation starts - Lasts 2 years 6 months
The King of the North attacks the mightiest fortresses (USA, UK etc.) Their lands are divided and sold
Daniel 11:39
The King of the South attacks the King of the North. This time the North prevails and sweeps through many countries like a flood with a great fleet of ships and army
Daniel 11:40
The King of the North gains control of North Africa and all its riches
Daniel 11:42-43
Those followers of the King of the South will know tribulation
Ezekiel 30:2-8
The King of the North is ditrubed by reports from the Far East and north. He sets out in rage to destroy and annihilate
Daniel 11:44
Sixth seal is opened - There was a great earthquake and the sun turned black. Stars fell and the heavens looked like a scroll being rolled up. ALL mountains and islands were removed from their place
Revelation 6:12 Joel 2:30-31
The remnant of true Christians that did not flee will instruct many but be persecuted and killed for telling what is to come
Daniel 11:33
A famine of the true word of the Lord occurs. The ones preaching it are no longer arround
Amos 8:11-12
Everyone, rich and poor, hid in caves to hide from the wrath to come
Revelation 6:15
144,000 are sealed to protect them from the Day of the Lord
Revelation 7:1-8
The Day of the Lord starts - Final 12 months
An angel throws a golden censer to earth with thunder, lightning and an earthquake
Revelation 8:3-5
First trumpet sounds - Hail and fire mixed with bood decends and burns up a third of the earth. A third of all trees are gone and all the green grass
Revelation 8:7
Second trumpet sounds - A huge burning mountain is thown in to the sea and a third is turned to blood. A third of sea creatures die and a third of all ships are destroyed
Revelation 8:8-9
Third trumpet sounds - A great star called Wormwood falls and polutes a third of the rivers and springs of water. Many people die from drinking the bitter water
Revelation 8:10-11
Fourth trumpet sounds - A third of the sun, moon and stars go dark. A third of the day and a third of the night is withour light
Revelation 8:12
Fifth trumpet sounds - A star that had previously hit the earth opened a wide abyss. From it came from it like a gigantic furnace. The smoke darkened the sun and sky
Revelation 9:1-2
Locusts with the sting of scorpions attack all the people that have not previously received God's seal. No one dies but were tortured with them for 5 months
Revelation 9:3-11
Sixth trumpet sounds - Four angels waiting by the river Eurphates are released to kill a third of mankind still alive. 2 million troops gather at Armageddon to kill with fire, smoke and sulfur
Revelation 9:13-19
The two witnesses are killed in Jerusalem and resurected after three and a half days. They go up to heaven in a cloud
Revelation 11:1-12
There is an earthquake in Jerusalem. 7000 people are killed and a tenth of the city destroyed
Revelation 11:13
Seventh trumpet sounds - God ends the Tribulation (as told by Jesus) and prepares for His return and the resurrection of the saints. There was thunder, lighning, an earthquake and a severe hailstorm
Revelation 11:15
Jesus reigns for one thousand years whilst preparing for the second resurection and judging of all whoever lived
Revelation 11:16-19