Defeat of the Enemies of God
Jesus Christ returns to the Mt. of Olives and defeats the rebellion (
Zechariah 14:3, 4). First the man,
Antichrist, and
False Prophet are thrown into the Lake of Fire. He has a sword from His mouth. The same God who spoke the creation of the Universe into existence now speaks victory over those who refuse His mercy and grace, kill His people and fight against His Kingdom so their bodies die and souls wait for judgment (
Matthew 10:28,
Zechariah 14:12). An angel calls the flocks of birds to feast at the battlefield (
Revelation 19:17, 18-19).
Out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords (
Revelation 19:15-16).
The beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that [performed] miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. The remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh (
Revelation 19:19-20, 21).
Jesus Christ takes over dominion of Earth from the evil one (
Isaiah 14:13-15, 16-17). An angel binds
Satan with a great chain and cast him into the bottomless pig for a thousand years. He loses power to deceive and devour people during the
Millennium (
1 Peter 5:8).
I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years (
Revelation 20:1-2).
Resurrection of Old Testament & Tribulation Saints
The Tribulation Saints are a loyal remnant who accept Jesus Christ as Savior during the seven years as the 10-horned beast give control over to the
Antichrist. The 5th seal is the faithful martyrs in Christ that die for their faith. They plea for God to bring judgment for their deaths. God still chooses mercy and grace but judgment is coming.
When he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, do you not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled (
Revelation 6:9-10, 11).
As Satan empowers Antichrist to rule the Earth, persecution increases. Since he cannot defeat God or persecute the
Church, he keeps deceiving the world. His wrath is against God's people, the Jews and make war with the Saints (
Revelation 12:9, 10-11, 12).
They worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? There was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. He opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. It was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, tongues, and nations (
Revelation 13:4-5, 6-7).