Earthly Tribulation or "The Tribulation"?

 ▶️ Yes, Christians are called to suffer for Christ in a fallen world (John 15:18–20, 2 Timothy 3:12). Taking up our cross is part of following Jesus now.

▶️ But this general suffering is not the same as enduring God’s eschatological wrath during the Tribulation (Revelation 6–19). That’s a key distinction. The wrath of man or Satan is different from the Day of the Lord—a unique time of judgment (Zephaniah 1:14–18; 1 Thessalonians 5:9). ▶️ 1 Thessalonians 1:10 – “Jesus… delivers us from the wrath to come.” ▶️ Revelation 3:10 – “Because you have kept my word… I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world.” 📖 Jesus did say to take up our cross (Matthew 16:24), but He also said in Luke 21:36 to “stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place.” ✅ So yes, Christians are called to self-denial and faithfulness in persecution. But that doesn’t mean God has destined His bride to suffer through His own divine judgments (Revelation 6–19). That’s not the same kind of suffering. 💡Suffering for Christ is noble. Suffering under God’s wrath is not promised to the Church.


From Mark on X.com