1. God’s Wrath Begins with the First Seal, Not the Sixth
The claim that God’s wrath begins only after the Sixth Seal is not supported by the text. Revelation 6 begins with Jesus opening the seals — every judgment originates from the Lamb, not Satan.
“I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow… and he came out conquering…” (Rev 6:2)
“Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals…” (Rev 6:1)
All the seals — including war, famine, and death — are initiated by Christ. That is wrath.
Prewrath tries to draw a hard line at Seal 6—but Revelation never does.
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2. The Antichrist Can Be Both God’s Instrument and God’s Target
God has often used evil rulers as instruments of judgment while later judging them for their own wickedness.
Assyria:
“Woe to Assyria, the rod of my anger… against a godless nation I send him… but he does not so intend.” (Isaiah 10:5–7)
Assyria was unknowingly God’s tool — and was later judged.
Antichrist:
“God sends them a strong delusion… so that all may be condemned…” (2 Thess 2:11–12)
“It was granted to him to make war on the saints and to conquer them…” (Rev 13:7)
The Antichrist is granted authority. That’s divine sovereignty, not mere coincidence.
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3. Martyrdom is Not Equal to Wrath
Being martyred is not experiencing wrath — it’s a result of Satan’s fury, not God’s anger.
“The devil has come down to you in great wrath… and he went off to make war on… those who hold to the testimony of Jesus.” (Rev 12:12, 17)
“I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God…” (Rev 6:9)
These martyrs are not objects of God’s wrath — they’re honored.
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4. The Term “Tribulation Saints” Is Not a Cop-out
It simply recognizes biblical distinctions. The Church is not mentioned on earth after Revelation 3 — but a new group appears:
“They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb… These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation.” (Rev 7:14)
They are not called the Church, yet they are saved — and endure the wrath of man and Satan during the Tribulation.
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5. Wrath Is Present Throughout the Entire 70th Week
The Day of the Lord doesn’t need to begin at Seal 6. Paul connects the start of the Day with the sudden destruction of 1 Thessalonians 5 — which happens while people say “peace and safety” — not after cosmic signs.
“While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon them… and they will not escape.” (1 Thess 5:3)
That sounds like Seal 1–2, not Seal 6.
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Prewrath must artificially divide the 70th Week, deny that Jesus Himself opens the early judgments, and reinterpret the plain meaning of divine sovereignty.
The Bible teaches that:
•Jesus opens every seal.
•God uses evil rulers for His purposes.
•Martyrdom is not divine wrath.
•The whole Tribulation is a time of judgment and wrath.
•The Church is gone before Revelation 6 begins.
“Wait for his Son from heaven… Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.” (1 Thess 1:10)
“God has not destined us for wrath.” (1 Thess 5:9)
The wrath begins when the Lamb opens the seals — and those in Christ are not appointed to it.