Obviously he cannot be revealed before the Nation of Israel is restored to its place as a nation in Palestine. When we study the volume of material about Anti-christ we learn there must be an interval of time between the rapture of the church and his appearing.
Most scholars of prophecy believe we will barely miss Anti-christ because he cannot show up prior to the exit of the Restrainer of evil 2 Thess 2:3-9.
Q: what will be going on during that interval after the rapture?
A: the church in heaven will not be sitting around on clouds but being very busy. In the first 3 years we see 2 Cor 5:10 introduce the “Judgment Seat of Christ.” Saved humans in heaven will be judged for every action they ever made as believers.
A: this is further evidenced in Rev 4:1-5 to 5:14 as we see very busy church elders working around God’s throne fulfilling His Purposes. For them to be there in that setting at the beginning of Revelation evidences they were previously raptured. They were obviously enjoying part of their reward prior to the Great Tribulation.
A: the coming of Christ for His Bride must take place before His Second Coming because everywhere we see His church going back to earth with Him at the Second Coming at the wedding feast Rev 19:7-10.
A: the heavenly church must have already been judged and ready for use because right after the Second Coming we see Jesus’ Church helping judge the gentiles Mt 25:31-46.
Source: See Also from author: Bible Prophecy 2006; Daniel Notes Outlines 2005, Joel Notes and Outlines 2007, Matthew Notes and Outlines 2008, Olivet Discourse 2006, Book of Revelation, Notes and Outlines 2006. [Can email these texts if needed]
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