#16 Johnny: Contemplating the Tribulation
The final season of human history, as Johnny knew it, is being addressed in his soul. The memories of his Christian training are constantly warring with his newfound position as the False Prophet.
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JOHNNY CONTEMPLATES THE TRIBULATION
The final season of human history, as Johnny knew it, is being addressed in his soul. The memories of his Christian training are constantly warring with his newfound position as the False Prophet. He remembers droves of passages in the Christian Bible pinpointing the Hebrew God’s references to the Great Tribulation – for Johnny sees the birth pangs of these predictions daily.
As Johnny was reclining in a chair in his office, staring out the window, he recalled the words of his father, remembering the Tribulation is a brief, brutal seven-year period immediately after the Rapture filled with unprecedented horrors, upheavals, persecutions, natural disasters, massive death tolls, and political turmoil, lasting until Jesus Christ’s return to earth. Without hesitation, Johnny says to himself, I have seen these things in my lifetime. My father recorded such predictions.
Johnny jumped up from his chair and went to his closet to find the diary his father had written, which Johnny kept secretly. He replenished his coffee cup and sat down to read it one more time.
He opened it to page 66 and began to read.
Johnny, the day will come when you understand my words. The Tribulation is a time of blistering judgment and withering destruction as God pours out His judgment on rebellious humanity. Johnny, as harsh as this sounds, all who accept the authority of the Bible believe in the reality of the Tribulation, and as time marches on, unfortunately, you, my son, will see these events unfold before your eyes. On that day, there will be no way to deny or diminish what is happening around you.
Son, it might be too late by the time you read this. However, you must know and believe that the Tribulation the Lord inflicts upon the earth is a natural consequence for those who deny the Rapture. Johnny, the moment after the Rapture, with all authentic believers removed, every vestige of spiritual and moral restraint will be withdrawn, causing the world to default to Satan instantly. Son, liken it to a dam busting at its seams; the world will be engulfed with evil and swamped by the sins of the Antichrist. As the Tribulation progresses, evil will result in a climax of worsening conditions. God’s anger will be unleashed toward the wicked through the signs of His coming judgment. Remember when I taught you about the Seven Bowls of Judgment? The results will be horrific and terrifying.
Son, find a Bible and read Revelation chapters six through eighteen. While you will suffer with doubt, be objective and read it with intent. You might not understand everything you read, but do what I have taught you to do and journal your thoughts. Maybe, through the Grace of God, you will understand what is going on around you.
Johnny has always been of the belief that seeing is believing. His self-fulfilling stubbornness got exactly what he wanted – he sees the warnings of his earthly father unfolding before his very eyes.
Johnny grabbed his journal. He wrote at the top of the page, “What my eyes have seen.” He began to list the observations since his parents were Raptured.
My parents warned me of the coming Rapture.
The Rapture happened, and my parents and siblings disappeared.
My father’s teachings on the prophet Daniel have come true.
Papa’s teachings on the final world ruler, the Antichrist, came true.
Like my father taught, Jew haters dominate the world.
Two Hebrew prophets shall return. I have met both. Both talk about what I was taught: Jesus Christ will rule the earth for 1,000 years.
Grandpa taught that ten kings will offer their undying loyalty to the Antichrist. I saw that happen today.
Father warned me of a False Prophet that will rise to power. Damnit, I am he.
A fake peace treaty will be offered to the Jews. Sorry, I doubt that!
Papa said that deception, dissension, devastation, disease, death, disloyalty, defection, and declarations of hate toward the Jews would dominate the hour of each day. This I see with my own eyes.
Johnny stopped writing. He was plagued with guilt, self-condemnation, and fear. His brow began to sweat. His heart was pounding out of his chest. Regret mortified his soul. Suddenly, Apollyon entered his room abruptly. Johnny quickly slipped the journal under his seat cushion.
APOLLYON: Why are you idle, Johnny? We have much to do. Why are you sweating like a stuck pig?
JOHNNY: Auh, the, I…
APOLLYON: Out with it, Johnny!
JOHNNY: What are your plans for dealing with the troublesome Jews?
APOLLYON: Is that what is troubling you? I will form a treaty that will guarantee peace for Israel. They will sign it once the ten kings come up against their fabricated boundaries. With the stroke of my pen, their prophetic clock will be satisfied.
JOHNNY: Sir, do you plan to keep your end of the peace deal?
APOLLYON: Of course not! I will do this to draw out the remaining 144,000 pure bloodline Jews, slaughter them, and take my seat in their newly built Temple. Once we get that accomplished, I can rule all the mixed-bloodline Jews from their most Holy place. Your job will be to lead all the remaining Jews and Gentiles to receive my mark so they will bow and worship me.
Johnny immediately recalled his father’s warnings, confirming his words regarding the fake peace treaty.
JOHNNY: Apollyon, the Christians stated before they were Raptured that you will only lead the world for seven short years. What say you?
APOLLYON: First of all, there was no such Rapture. If anyone should know that it is you, Johnny. However, I have heard some rumors and accusations that I have only seven years to rule the earth, and that after that, I will be defeated by the Lamb and His army of angels. These are nothing but lies and propaganda, spread by the enemies of peace and progress, who want to undermine my authority and legitimacy. They are based on a false interpretation of an ancient fiction book written by fanatics and zealots who had no idea of the true nature of Lucifaria and his plan for humanity. They are contradicted by the facts and the evidence revealed in science, which show that I have the full support and approval of Lucifaria and his angels, who have given me signs and wonders, power and glory, wisdom and knowledge to lead the world into a new age of enlightenment and prosperity. Johnny, are you still doubting me in this?
JOHNNY: Honestly, I do wonder about the fact that, from what I can see, every one of the Hebrew God’s prophecies is being fulfilled to every jot and tittle. Don’t you?
APOLLYON: Johnny, allow me to explain how this works. Luciferian’s angels work relentlessly to give the appearance that the Hebrew people’s god is in control. It helps us gain the favor of the Jewish people. Johnny, in reality, it is Lucifaria’s clever ploy. All of us who follow Lucifaria know that he, who controls the oracles, controls the people. Is this what is behind all your doubts?
JOHNNY: Yes, it is!
APOLLYON: Here is the truth that the enemies of peace and progress do not want you to hear. I have not only seven years to rule the earth, but I have eternity to rule the universe. I am not the Antichrist, the Beast from the sea, the Son of Perdition, the Man of Sin, as they call me. I am the Christ, the Son of Lucifaria, the Savior of the world, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. I am the one who was, and who is, and who is to come. I am the one who will be struck dead with a fatal wound by the Jews, and who will rise again, and who lives forevermore. Soon, Johnny, you will see with your own eyes that I am the one who has the name above every name, at which every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess, that I am Lord.
Johnny was left speechless and confused but inspired to continue to support Apollyon in his efforts to honor Lucifaria. At this point, he decided to do his part in sustaining the eternal mission of his master. He figured the Christian’s Tribulation was misinformation and that the real Tribulation was for the pure bloodline Jews.
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