EP-964: Nearing the End — The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Opens the Door to the Antichrist

🔥 Could the next major event on God’s prophetic timeline happen at any moment? The Bible teaches that the **rapture of the Church** will trigger the beginning of the Tribulation—and the world is already showing the signs Jesus warned about.In this powerful episode of *Insights to the End Times*, Dr. Brian Scott explains how the **rapture, the rise of the Antichrist, and the coming global conflicts** all connect together in Bible prophecy and why believers must be spiritually ready now more than ever. 🎥 Episode SummaryContinuing the “Nearing the End” series, Dr. Scott explores the prophetic transition from the current Church Age into the seven-year Tribulation period described throughout Revelation. He explains that while no one knows the exact day or hour of Christ’s return, Scripture makes it clear that the next major prophetic event is the **rapture of the Church**—when believers will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.This episode walks through several foundational end-times passages, including 1 Thessalonians 4, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 6, and Ezekiel 38–39. Dr. Scott explains how the “restrainer” currently holding back evil will be removed at the rapture, allowing the Antichrist to rise to power. He also connects today’s global instability—including wars, terrorism, and international conflict—to the prophetic warnings Jesus gave in Matthew 24 about wars and rumors of wars increasing before the end.Dr. Scott then introduces the Four Horsemen of Revelation and explains why many prophecy teachers believe the red horse judgment may connect directly to the Ezekiel 38 war involving Russia and allied nations attacking Israel. As global tensions continue escalating, this message is a sobering reminder that Bible prophecy is rapidly unfolding before our eyes and that believers must remain spiritually awake and prepared.🔑 Major Topics Covered The rapture of the Church explained (1 Thessalonians 4) The “restrainer” removed before the Antichrist is revealed Wars and rumors of wars as end-times signs (Matthew 24) The Four Horsemen of Revelation and the Tribulation period Ezekiel 38 and the coming war involving Israel and Russia📖 Scripture References Matthew 24:6–8, 36 Acts 1:7–11 Galatians 4:4 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 2 Thessalonians 2:3–8 Revelation 4–6 Ezekiel 38–39 Genesis 6⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — The Rapture and the Beginning of the Tribulation02:02 — The Fullness of Time and God’s Prophetic Timing04:12 — Why End-Times Prophecy Matches Today’s Headlines06:36 — Wars, Rumors of Wars, and Global Conflict Increasing10:59 — The Rapture of the Church Explained (1 Thessalonians 4)14:13 — The Restrainer Removed and the Rise of the Antichrist16:23 — The Four Horsemen and the Ezekiel 38 War📢 Take the Next Step✅ Subscribe** for weekly Bible prophecy teaching👍 Like this video to help others understand the signs of the times📣 Share with someone interested in Bible prophecy and Israel▶️ Watch the full “Insights to the End Times” playlist#EndTimes #BibleProphecy #Rapture #Tribulation #Antichrist #Ezekiel38 #FourHorsemen #Matthew24 #1Thessalonians4 #LastDays #JesusIsComing #ProphecyStudy #ChristianTeaching #InsightsToTheEndTimes #BibleStudy