In Episode 4, Gordon and Mark dive into one of the most cited verses in rapture debates: “Christians are not appointed to wrath.” This statement is often used by pre-tribulation supporters to argue that believers will be removed before the Tribulation begins.  While affirming the truth of the verse when it refers specifically to God’s Wrath, Gordon and Mark make clear they reject its misuse as a blanket defense against all persecution during the tribulation week. 

 To bring clarity, the hosts carefully define what qualifies as God’s Wrath, identifying five essential components that must be present in any situation for it to be properly categorized as such. They then describe the group of individuals who will ultimately receive this wrath—those who stand opposed to God and persist in unbelief. 

Next, Gordon and Mark investigate what God’s Wrath looks like by drawing on historical biblical examples, such as the Flood, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and other moments when God’s judgment fell decisively.  These examples serve as patterns to distinguish divine wrath from the broader experience of persecution, discipline, trials, or suffering. 

A key point is emphasized: not all persecution is God’s Wrath. Believers throughout history have endured hardship, testing, and even martyrdom without falling under His wrath.  Likewise, persecution within the Tribulation does not automatically mean Christians are experiencing God’s final judgment. 

The episode concludes with a challenging but hopeful perspective:  persecution or discipline, even if controlled by God, can exist during the Tribulation without believers falling under the Wrath of God.  Believers in the Tribulation will need to remain firm in their faith standing strong to defend the Gospel while waiting on the Rapture at the end of Daniel's 70th week.

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