If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen clips from that new horror movie everyone’s talking about—the one inspired by Revelation 7. Between that and wild conspiracy videos about the Olympics “symbolism,” a lot of young Christians are asking:
Are we in the end times?
Is this the wrath of God?
And what does “pre-trib” even mean?
Let’s talk about it — no fear-mongering, just real talk.
📖 First: What Is the Pre-Trib Idea?
“Pre-trib” is short for pre-tribulation rapture.
It’s a belief that Jesus will take believers (the Church) to heaven before the seven-year tribulation — the intense period of judgment described in Revelation.
This idea is popular in evangelical circles and was made mainstream by books like Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
According to the pre-trib view:
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The Church is removed before God pours out His wrath.
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The tribulation is mainly about judgment and Israel’s restoration.
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Believers won’t experience God’s wrath.
Key verse people point to:
“For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath…” (1 Thessalonians 5:9)
⚡ So What Is the Wrath of God?
The “wrath of God” in Revelation isn’t random anger. It’s described as holy judgment against evil.
In Revelation, especially chapters 6–16, we see:
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Seals
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Trumpets
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Bowls of judgment
These are intense. That’s why horror movies love this imagery.
But here’s something important:
The Bible separates tribulation (suffering) from wrath (judgment).
Christians have always faced tribulation.
Wrath, in the pre-trib view, is specifically God judging a rebellious world.
🎬 That Horror Movie About Revelation 7
Revelation 7 talks about:
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The 144,000 sealed servants of God
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A great multitude in white robes
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People who “came out of the great tribulation”
Horror movies often zoom in on:
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Apocalyptic chaos
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Seals opening
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Global panic
They frame it like a spiritual disaster movie.
But Revelation 7 is actually one of the most hopeful chapters in the book. It shows protection. It shows salvation. It shows people from every nation worshipping God.
Hollywood focuses on fear.
The Bible includes redemption.
🏅 The Olympics & End-Time Symbolism?
Every few years, when the Olympics happen (like the recent ones in Paris), social media explodes with theories:
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“Is that a Revelation symbol?”
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“Is that the mark of the beast?”
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“Is this a sign?”
Let’s breathe.
Big global events have always made people think about prophecy:
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World wars
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Pandemics
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Economic crashes
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Global sporting events
But symbolism doesn’t automatically mean fulfillment of prophecy.
The early Christians thought Rome was the end.
Medieval Christians thought the Black Plague was the end.
People thought Y2K was the end.
We’re still here.
🧠 Why Young People Are Drawn to This
Let’s be honest — apocalyptic content hits different right now.
We live in:
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Climate anxiety
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Political tension
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AI explosion
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Social media overload
A horror movie about Revelation feels less like fantasy and more like “what if?”
The pre-trib idea is comforting to many because it says:
“You won’t experience God’s wrath.”
But here’s the deeper question:
Are we following Jesus because we want escape — or because we love Him?
✝️ What Revelation 7 Actually Shows
Revelation 7 isn’t mainly about horror.
It’s about:
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God sealing His people
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Worship in heaven
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Tears wiped away
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The Lamb as Shepherd
It reminds us that no matter how chaotic the world looks:
God is still in control.
Not the Olympics.
Not governments.
Not horror-movie scenarios.
🔥 So… Should We Be Afraid?
Short answer? No.
If you’re a Christian:
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God’s wrath isn’t aimed at you.
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Tribulation isn’t new.
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Fear isn’t the goal of Revelation — faithfulness is.
Jesus didn’t tell His followers:
“Decode the Olympics.”
He said:
“Be ready.”
“Stay awake.”
“Love one another.”
💬 Final Thoughts for Our Generation
It’s easy to get caught up in:
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TikTok prophecy breakdowns
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YouTube end-time countdowns
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Horror movies that blur lines between fiction and Scripture
But Revelation was written to encourage persecuted believers, not terrify teenagers.
Whether you believe in:
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Pre-trib
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Mid-trib
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Post-trib
The core message stays the same:
Jesus wins.
Evil doesn’t.
And worship is louder than fear.
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