The Timing of the Rapture and the Ezekiel 38 War

In the Bible book of Ezekiel (chapters 38 and 39), the prophet describes an upcoming one-day war.  Iran, Syria, Libya, and Russia team up to attack Israel.   God intervenes in this war, fully protecting Israel and bringing total destruction upon the powerful attacking forces.  The speed, nature and extent of Israel’s victory brings the parties to urgently pursue peace.  This seven-year peace treaty facilitates the rise of the Antichrist.

The modern nation of Israel has a great win-loss record in the several wars since it was established in 1948 (it is undefeated).  It is believed to have dozens of nuclear weapons and has a capable air force and air defense system.  Israel also has close ties with the U.S.

Today, Iran, Libya and Syria do have close relationships with Russia.  Considering all this, why would these four countries launch such an attack upon Israel, especially since the Bible tells how badly it will turn out for them?

The Bible also tells of the upcoming event (the Rapture) where all believers in Jesus Christ are instantly taken up to Heaven by Him, protecting them from the horrors of the seven-year Tribulation.  The Bible does not provide an explicit timeline for the sequencing of the Ezekiel 38 war and the Rapture.

My novel, The Great New Deal, depicts the Rapture as being before the Ezekiel 38 War, but many best-selling authors have put the Ezekiel 38 War before the Rapture in their books.

Why might this timing be important to you?  These events will have world-wide impact, though the Rapture and Ezekiel 38 War each take just one day (or less).  They will come suddenly and current world events suggest they will come soon.  Many people will die during these events; if they have not accepted Jesus as savior by then, they won’t get a second chance.  Others will be left behind to face the terrors of the Tribulation.

To read a short essay that explores the timing of these upcoming End Times events, follow this link.  God has already set this timing, and He will carry out His plan perfectly.