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Left Behind: Light in the Tribulation - Dispensational (Matthew 5:13-16)

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In Left Behind, Tribulation believers are salt and light in history's darkest hour—their witness against the Antichrist illuminates truth. Dispensational theology sees Matthew 5:13-16 as especially urgent in end times: as darkness increases, light must shine brighter. The church has been salt restraining (2 Thessalonians 2:7); after rapture, Tribulation saints continue as light. "A city on a hill" is visible witness in final days. Prophetic understanding sharpens salt-and-light urgency: the time is short; shine now. Darkness is coming; be light while you can.

Topics & Themes

end timesTribulation witnessrestrainingurgencydarkness increasing

Scripture References

Matthew 5:13-162 Thessalonians 2:7

Emotional Tone

hopeconvictionanticipation

Audience

adults

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