How Do We Know If We Are In The Last Days or End-Times?

Revelation 1:3 "Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near."

Luke 21:25-28 (NKJV) 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”  (emphasis added)

“We are truly living in the Last Hour of the Last Days. Each day as we watch international news, we witness the unfolding of the Book of Revelation.” – Dr. James Lee, River of Life Ministries.

"We are in the 11^th hour generation and we are the last generation; we are seeing signs, wonders and miracles.  This is the end times when we are seeing culmination of all previous revivals and this will continue until the 12^th hour, when Jesus returns".  Comments made by Perry Stone on his program Manna Feast 4/14/08.

First I want to make it clear that no one knows the time of  Jesus’ return, not the Son; only God the Father.  Matthew 24:36 (NKJV) “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only”.

Having said that, we do not know the time; however we do know the season by watching the signs.  As you study God's word, you will find that there are signs for the Rapture and of His second coming or Glorious Appearing. Let us look to see what scripture says about His return. The Bible promises the return of Jesus. In the 216 chapters in the New Testament there are over 300 references to the return of Jesus. 23 of the 27 books of the New Testament mention Christ's return. The Old Testament prophets, Job, Moses, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel and most of the Minor Prophets, all spoke of Christ's return. The early church taught Jesus would return and Jesus himself promised he would come back at the end of days.

I would like to make a distinction between the rapture and the second coming of Christ because they are two different events.  Further, what often escapes the attention of most Christians is the fact that prophetic signs pointing to the 2nd Coming will also be found during the tribulation period, that seven-year period of hell-on-earth that will follow the rapture.  The church, certainly, will not see the fulfillment of those post-rapture signs from an earthly perspective because she will be in heaven with her Lord.  There will, however, be a great multitude of those left behind after the rapture that will see these events and know exactly what they mean.  Taking a stand on what they know will cost them their heads (A Multitude from the Great Tribulation Revelation 7:9; 20:4).

Signs for the Rapture; (here are 7 signs, however, they are not all inclusive)

1.  The Rebirth of the nation of Israel on May 14, 1948, Isaiah 66:8 (NKJV) "Who has heard such a thing?  Who has seen such things?  Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day?  Or shall a nation be born at once?  For as soon as Zion was in labor, She gave birth to her children."

2.  Israel will have control of Jerusalem, during the 7-day war in 1957.  Luke 21:24 (NKJV) 24 "and they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled."   Mark 13:30 "Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done."

3.  The Reunification of Europe; Daniel saw a revived Roman Empire (Reunification of Europe).  Daniel 7:23-25 (NKJV) 23 “Thus he said: The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, Trample it and break it in pieces. 24 The ten horns are ten kings Who shall arise from this kingdom. And another shall rise after them; He shall be different from the first ones And shall subdue three kings. 25 He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute^[a] the saints of the Most High, and shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time and times and half a time." 

Source: European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) May 1st, 2004 an historic moment in the Reunification of Europe. The date of May 1st, 2004 constitutes an historic moment in European Integration. It signifies much more than an enlargement of the European Union from 15 to 25 countries with 455 million inhabitants. It is in fact a real reunification of Europe which the Second World War had left divided against the will of its citizens.

4.  Outpouring of the Holy Spirit;  Acts 2:17-19.  "And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out  My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams, and on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.  I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath: blood and fire and vapor of smoke."

Source: David & Stephanie Herzog, The Glory Zone New - http://www.thegloryzone.org/

DENVER OUTPOURING 8TH WEEK!: 'DURING THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION' Nightly at 7pm (August 27-29 this week!) WOW! This past week has been amazing but now we are entering our 8th week starting tonight!. 

Last week we not only had amazing miracles, healings, signs and wonders as usual but also some

amazing salvations including a Muslim woman from Somalia. Another man suddenly approache

the stage where David was preaching and began to yell out seemingly angrily as he had been

obviously been drinking, "I am a Native American and served in the Marines!" With that David

began to explain the role of Native Americans in the revival of American and how we needed to

honor them and include them as one of the keys to a national awakening and how it had to

touch them as he has said many times before, he also honored those that served in the armed

forces. To make a long story short, the man that night received Jesus as His Lord and Savior!

There is such a great grace as the glory, presence and joy of the Lord not only shows up but is

ever present from before we walk in!. Even David Wagner, a prophetic minister friend who came

last week had just had 2nd degree burns on his arm. When he walked into the building

suddenly they disappeared. Another lady noticed that her tumor of many years just

disappeared. These are many atmospheric miracles plus the miracles that come through word

of knowledge. It's not so much the miracles but the Glory and Presence of God behind the

miracles. Besides the tumors and deaf ears people continue to receive major instant weight loss

and new teeth almost every night! 

Source: CBNNews.com - LAKELAND, Fla. -- Since April 2, what appears to be a powerful move of God is shaking Lakeland, Fla.

And maybe the most interesting thing about what's happening in Lakeland is that it isn't just happening here, but all over the earth simultaneously. Revivalist Todd Bentley, 32, of Canada has been the leading figure when it comes to the thousands of healings.

Source: cbn.com - Lakeland Revival Miracle Healings Continue;  "We're in 214 nations a night. Potential audience of 400 million. And 10 hours a day we're literally around the world, people are seeing what's happening here in Florida," Bentley said.

Source: charismamag.com - Update: Lakeland Revival Intensifies, Twice daily meetings in Lakeland, Fla., move into fourth straight week of revival. Starting Apr. 24, the meetings are being moved to Auburndale Life Church about 10 miles from Lakeland.

Thousands of people longing for a physical or spiritual touch from God are flocking to central Florida for ongoing revival meetings that some have dubbed the “Lakeland Healing Outpouring.”

God’s Spirit Poured Out

Joel 2:28-29 “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.  29 And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days."

5.  Increase of technology, Daniel 12:4 (NKJV) “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”

Revelation 13:16-17 (NKJV) "He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or^[a] the name of the beast, or the number of his name."

6.  Powerful Russia; Ezekiel 38:1-3 (NKJV) "Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog (leader of Russia), of the land of Magog (Central Asia – Islamic southern republics of the Soviet Union), the prince of Rosh (Russia), Meshech (the sixth son of Japheth), and Tubal (Turkey), and prophesy against him, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal."

Source: Pravda, International community recognizes Russia as one of world’s most powerful superpowers.  Gallup and TNS-EMNID research centers exposed the results of an international opinion poll in New York yesterday. Over 10,000 people took part in the research conducted in Brazil, Great Britain, Germany, India, China, Russia, the USA, France and Japan.  Almost one-third of the polled (27 percent) believe that Russia has preserved the status of a superpower despite all drastic changes and reforms that it had to go through after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Ezekiel 38:14-17 (NKJV) “Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “On that day when My people Israel dwell safely, will you not know it? 15 Then you will come from your place out of the far north, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a mighty army. 16 You will come up against My people Israel like a cloud, to cover the land. It will be in the latter days that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me, when I am hallowed in you, O Gog, before their eyes.” 17 Thus says the Lord GOD: “Are you he of whom I have spoken in former days by My servants the prophets of Israel, who prophesied for years in those days that I would bring you against them?"

7.  Signs of Nature; Matthew 24:7 (NKJV) "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places."

Number of Earthquakes Worldwide, 1990–2007, and Mortality Figures

2000–2007

Source: infoplease.com/ipa/A0197840.html

Source: Japan Guide (japan-guide.com) The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause for frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan. If earthquakes occur below or close to the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (tsunami).

World Wide Famines:  Source: International Famine Centre Famine News, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Liberia , Cote D'Ivoire, Angola, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zambia, DPR Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Tajikistan.

Source - revelation-truth.org - 1,984 earthquakes over 5.0 magnitude, The United States has the most violent tornadoes leading the world with over 1,000 per year, Floods are now the deadliest natural disaster in the world,  Suicide is now among the three leading causes of death, 20.4 million are illicit drug users,  40 Million people are living with the HIV-AIDS Epidemic. 

Then Comes the Rapture; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 (NKJV) "Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."

When we are caught-up or raptured, what will we experience in Heaven while those who do not know Christ are left behind? 

We will have seven years in Heaven where we will be judged, rewarded and celebrate as the Bride of Christ in the Marriage of the Lamb and after that we will return with the Glorious Appearing of Christ:

1.  The Judgment Seat of Christ (*The Bema); Romans 14:10-12 says, “For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat…so then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 tells us, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”

* The Bema (from the Greek: bema, “step”) means a raised platform. In antiquity it was probably made of stone, but in modern times it is usually a rectangular wooden platform approached by steps.

In the context of both Scriptures, it is clear that they are referring to Christians, not unbelievers. The Judgment Seat of Christ, therefore, involves believers giving an account of their lives to Christ. The Judgment Seat of Christ does not determine salvation; that was determined by Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf (1 John 2:2), and our faith in Him (John 3:16). All of our sins are forgiven and we will never be condemned for them (Romans 8:1). We should not look at the Judgment Seat of Christ as God judging our sins, but rather as God rewarding us for our lives. Yes, as the Scriptures say, we will have to give an account of our lives. Part of this is surely answering for the sins we committed. However, that is not going to be the primary focus of the Judgment Seat of Christ.

2.  Believers are rewarded based on how faithfully they served Christ. There are five crowns discussed in the New Testament of the Bible.  The crowns can more appropriately be called wreaths, or garlands, like the ones worn on the heads of athletic champions. The garlands will be our prizes when it comes time for God to hand out awards to born again believers. They will be the awards for our walk and stand for God and His Word. They are not available to us now, but we will receive them after Christ's return.

a.  Crown of Rejoicing: I Thessalonians 2: 19, 20; Soul Winner’s Crown

b.  Crown of Righteousness: II Timothy 4: 7, 8; For all who have loved His appearing.

c.  Crown of Life: James 1: 12; Martyr’s Crown

d.  Crown of Glory: I Peter 5: 1–4; Elder’s Crown

e.  Incorruptible Crown: 1 Corinthians 9:25; The Victor’s Crown

The five crowns will be part of our reward we receive after the return of Christ. The Word of God tells us some things about the crowns, but not everything. A big part of the reward will be the surprise of finding out everything about our new life, and the privileges and responsibilities that go with it. For now, we can do the best we can for God, and look forward to the Hope, the return of Jesus Christ.

3.     The Marriage of the Lamb

a.  Between the Rapture and the return of Christ to the earth two events concerning the church will take place; the judgment seat of Christ and the marriage of the Lamb.  The Bride is depicted as wearing "fine linen, clean and white; for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints" (Rev. 19:7,8).  This could only be possible if the church has completed her examination at the judgment seat of Christ.  Therefore, the marriage of the Lamb would be prior to the return of Christ in Revelation 19:11-21.

b.  The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificent events in all of human history.  It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son.  The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become the Lamb's wife.  The New Testament church will include those believers from Pentecost (Acts 2) to the Rapture (1 Thess. 4:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:51-52).  The church is described in the New Testament as the Bride of Christ (Rev. 21:2, 9; 22:17; Eph. 5:25 .) as well as a virgin espoused to her husband (2 Cor. 11:2).  Christ is pictured as the bridegroom of the Bride (the church) in the New Testament.  The marriage of the Lamb is a heavenly scene, while passages depicting Israel are presented in an earthly setting.

c.  Who will be the participants in the marriage supper of the Lamb?  The marriage of the Lamb will involve only the Bridegroom and the Bride, which are Christ and the church.  John the Baptist related that he was only a "friend of the bridegroom" (John 3:29).  Israel, the Old Testament saints, and Tribulation saints will obviously be guests at the wedding gala, along with myriads of the angelic hosts.  Revelation 19:9 Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God”.

Signs of the Second Coming of Christ; (here are 7 signs, however, they not all inclusive). These signs or prophecies will be fulfilled during the Tribulation, while the Church has been Raptured; These are exclusive Tribulations events:

1.  The beginning of the Tribulation, The rapture will happen it is believed in a time of peace right before the seven year tribulation. When the Anti-Christ signs a peace treaty with Israel. Daniel 9:27 (NKJV) Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.  And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is determined, is poured out on the desolate.”

2.  The rise of One World Religion; Revelation 13:3 “And all the world marveled and followed the beast.”  When Satan comes as the beast he will have so much power and authority that the whole world will marvel.  Almost everyone in the world will worship the beast.

A few people will choose to worship the Lamb instead of the beast. Jesus is called the Lamb and Satan is called the beast. The people who choose to worship the Lamb will have their names written in the Lamb’s book of life. Everyone else will worship the beast.

Revelation 13:8  “All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”

3. The war of Gog and Magog; Ezekiel 38 through 39 tells of a future invasion of Israel by a vast coalition of nations that surround it.  As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in our lifetime.  Ezekiel 36-37 predicts a gathering of the Jews to the nation of Israel, which will be followed by this massive invasion.  For 19 centuries the Jewish people were scattered throughout the world, and until May 14, 1948 there was no nation of Israel to invade. With the nation of Israel now a reality, the stage seems set for the war that will usher in the tribulation and the rise of the Antichrist; a war that will end with the destruction of Israel's enemies by God Himself, and lead to the signing of a peace treaty with the Antichrist.  This means that this battle may take before the tribulation, probably after the Rapture.  If you look at:

Ezekiel 38:9 Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out and set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and bucklers, the bows and arrows, the javelins and spears; and they will make fires with them for seven years. 

Since the Tribulation last seven years, burning weapons for seven years would indicate the Battle would occur right around the beginning the Tribulation.  This event would either have to come at the very beginning of the tribulation or before to allow seven full years.

Note: Amazingly, Russia has been using Lignostone in the production of its weapons.  Lignostone “is a special kind of wood and it is stronger than steel, is very elastic… and it burns better than coal.”

Ezekiel 38:1-9 (NKJV)  "Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh,  Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. 5 Persia, Ethiopia and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; 6 Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops—many people are with you."
7 “Prepare yourself and be ready, you and all your companies that are gathered about you; and be a guard for them. 8 After many days you will be visited. In the latter years you will come into the land of those brought back from the sword and gathered from many people on the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate; they were brought out of the nations, and now all of them dwell safely. 9 You will ascend, coming like a storm, covering the land like a cloud, you and all your troops and many peoples with you.”

4.  Rebuilding of the Temple; Revelation 11:1 (NKJV) "Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there."

This is all a part of God’s plan. From 70 A.D. until 1948, the Jewish people had no homeland. In 1948 the nation of Israel was reborn. However, the Temple Mount was still held by the nation of Jordan. When the temple area was recaptured in 1967, the Jews wept. The joy of the Jewish people was quickly dashed to pieces. A few hours after the recapture, Moshe Dayan, the Defense Minister of Israel, announced that the Temple Mount would remain under Arab control. The rejoicing of the Jews was turned to sorrow, This action to religious Jews was absolutely beyond comprehension. Jews still cannot go to the Temple Mount area to pray, to offer sacrifices, and, above all, to build their Third Temple. This temple will be rebuilt very soon. There are many organizations right now who have almost all the temple instruments and materials pre-made for the day when they will rebuild the temple. 

Matthew 24:15, II Thessalonians 2:4, and Revelation 11:1 state that the Jewish Temple will be rebuilt in these endtimes.

Matthew 24:15 (NKJV) The Great Tribulation “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand),

2 Thessalonians 2:4 (NKJV) who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

5.  Receiving the mark of the beast, Revelation 13:16-17 (NKJV) "He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."

If you worship the beast and receive the mark of the beast you will receive the complete wrath of God. The book of Revelation in the Bible gives us this strong warning.

6.  The two Witnesses, Revelation 11:3-10 (NKJV) "And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.”
4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. 5 And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. 6 These have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire."

The Witnesses Killed  
7 "When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. 9 Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. 10 And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth."

The two witnesses are killed by the Antichrist 1260 days into the seven year tribulation that starts after the rapture. In addition to this, Scripture tells us the Antichrist will break his promise to Israel in the midst of the 7 year tribulation or 1260 days.  So there is exactly 3 1/2 years left till the return of Christ!

7.  The battle of Armageddon; Revelation 16:13-21 (NKJV) "And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and^[a] of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
15 “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”
16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon."

Zechariah 14:4 "In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south."

The word Armageddon comes from a Hebrew word Har-Magedone which means “Mount Megiddo” and has become synonymous with the future battle in which God will intervene and destroy the armies of the Antichrist as predicted in biblical prophecy (Revelation 16:16; 20:1-3, 7-10). There will be millions of people engaged in the Battle of Armageddon, as all the nations gather together to fight against Christ.

When the tribulation begins and it will happen, because it is prophesied in the Bible.  It has been described by Hebrew prophets as, “time of Jacob’s trouble” and in the New Testament it is called “the wrath of God” and “the day of the Lord” and clearly will be “hell on earth”.

If you do not Know Christ as your Savior, this would be a good time to make that decision (see Sinners Prayer).  If not, and all of a sudden millions of people are mysteriously missing, then you will know the Tribulation is about to begin.  Once the Anti-Christ is revealed and signs a 7-year treaty with Israel, the Tribulation begins.  Again, this would be a good time to call on the only name that saves; Jesus.  If you call on His Name you will experience tribulation, but you will be covered by the Blood of Jesus your Savior and Protector.

Tribulation has begun; What will happened to those left behind on earth?

This is a period of trial and tribulation for the Jewish people (time of Jacob's trouble) and those remaining that have rejected God’s free gift of salvation though Jesus.  There will be judgments; 3 sets of 7 judgments or 21 in total. The first 2 sets (seal judgments and the trumpets judgments) will occur in the first half of the tribulation or the first 3 ½ years.  The second half will be more severe than the first half with the remaining 7 Judgments (Bowl Judgments).  If this was not stopped by the Glorious Appearing of Christ during the 7^th Bowl Judgment no one would be left alive, that’s how severe it would be.

Who are the key figures during the Tribulation?

1.  Woman – Israel; Revelation 12:1-2 & 6  "Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth.  6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and sixty day."

2.  Dragon – Satan; Revelation 12:3-4 & 9 "And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. 4 His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born.  9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."

3.  Male Child – Christ; Revelation 12:5  "She bore a male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up to God and His throne."

4.  Michael – The Archangel; Revelation 12:7 & 8  "And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer."

5.  Remnant – Saved Israel; Revelation 12:13-17   "Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. 14 But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. 15 So the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood. 16 But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood which the dragon had spewed out of his mouth. 17 And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ."

6.  Antichrist – Beast  of the Sea; Revelation 13:1-10  "Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. 4 So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?”
5 And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. 6 Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10 He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints."

7.  False Prophet – Beast out of the Earth; Revelation 13:11-18  "Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. 12 And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666."

The First Half of the Tribulation (Seal and Trumpet Judgments):

The Seven Seal Judgments