I believe that the Scriptures of Revelation chapter 14 (below) reference the following events -
Revelation chapter 14
Re.14:1-5 Provides information regarding the 144,000 redeemed from the earth at the Seventh TRUMPET (1 Thess.4:16-17).
Re.14:6-7 References the everlasting gospel that is to be preached AFTER the ascension of the church.
Re.14:8 Declares Babylon is fallen. The fall of Babylon occurs AFTER the ascension of the church.
Re.14:9-11 Provides information as to the fate of those who follow the beasts of Revelation chapter 13.
Re.14:12-13 References the saints who will face the tribulation under the beasts of Revelation chapter 13.
Re.14:14-16 References the Seventh Trumpet (1 Thess.4:16-17) ascension.
Re.14:17-20 Speaks of the gathering of the wicked, those who will fight the battle of Armageddon against the KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
The battle of Armageddon
The battle of Armageddon will occur AFTER the fall of that great city Babylon (Revelation, chapter 18) and AFTER the marriage of the Lamb has taken place in heaven (Revelation, chapter 19). The battle of Armageddon will be fought at the Seventh, and final, PLAGUE (Re.16:17-19).
The end of the battle will mark the beginning of the Millennium.
The wrath of God is the Seven Last Plagues
The entire body of Christ throughout all ages will all be in heaven from the Seventh Trumpet (1 Thess.4:16-17) ascension.
The wrath of God (Re.15:1, Re.15:6-8, Re.16:1) will occur AFTER the entire body of Christ is in heaven.
DIRECTLY AFTER the ascension the wrath of God will be poured out.
Patricia © Bible Prophecy on the Web
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BibleProphecy
Author of the self-study aid, The Book of Revelation Explained © 1982
