In the following 3-minute video excerpt, the questioner asked pastor MacArthur if he thought the rapture would be soon, based on all the trouble in the world. His answer included the following considerations: Nothing needs to happen before the rapture of the church [all necessary prerequisite events have already occurred or are possible based upon the technological possibilities of this society]. The tribulation is described in the chapter 6-19 of Revelation
People used to wonder what kind of event could cause a third of the people on earth to perish, our technology today makes that possible via chemical warfare. We are moving towards a cashless society wherein if the authorities do not want you to be able to eat, they will cancel you and you will not be able to purchase food…
