The Gospel of John and the Lukewarm Church: A Prophetic Message for Tribulation Saints

As we stand on the edge of prophetic fulfillment, the Gospel of John may serve as more than just an introduction to Jesus Christ. It may also hold divine instruction for the lukewarm church—those who will become the Tribulation Saints after the Rapture has taken place.

Jesus warned the church of Laodicea in Revelation 3:16:

“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”
— Revelation 3:16, KJV

Yet even in His warning, there is mercy.

John’s Gospel: Light in the Darkness

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1, KJV

This eternal Word is Jesus Christ. His identity is firmly rooted in eternity past, present, and future (Hebrews 13:8). His light came into the world, and though many rejected Him, the Word remains—preserved to bring salvation, even in the darkest hour.

After the Rapture of the Church (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17), Scripture points to a world plunged into darkness. The Holy Spirit, who now indwells the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:19), is also referred to as the restrainer (2 Thessalonians 2:6-7). When He is “taken out of the way,” the fullness of iniquity is unleashed.

“In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
— John 1:4-5, KJV

Why Couldn’t the World Comprehend the Light?

“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:9, KJV

Believers—true believers—are not destined for the Tribulation. They will be caught up. But those who remain? Many will have been part of the visible church, yet never knew Christ. These are the lukewarm, who clung to religion but not relationship, performance but not repentance.

“And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:11, KJV

The strong delusion will blind many after the Rapture. But others—shaken to their core—will awaken, repent, and become the Tribulation Saints (Revelation 7:13-17).

The Wilderness and the Witness: John’s Symbolic Message

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John... He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.”
— John 1:6-8, KJV

John the Baptist’s mission was prophetic: to prepare the way of the Lord. He is a forerunner not only of Christ’s first coming but a model for the remnant left behind. His ministry took place in the wilderness, a biblical metaphor for testing, separation, and spiritual refinement.

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”
— Mark 1:3, KJV

The Tribulation Saints will also cry out from the wilderness—spiritually barren at first, but awakened by the Holy Spirit, transformed through suffering, and called to bear witness to Christ.

The symbolism deepens:

  • Locusts – Represent judgment and destruction (Joel 1:4, Revelation 9:3).

  • Wild honey – Symbolizes God’s provision in harsh seasons (Psalm 81:16).

  • Camel’s hair and wilderness living – Represent rejection of worldly comfort for prophetic obedience.

The Tribulation Saints: Awakening After the Departure

“He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.”
— John 1:10, KJV

Why didn’t they recognize Him? Because the children of light were no longer there to bear witness (Matthew 5:14). The Holy Spirit’s restraining work had ceased in the same measure.

“He came unto his own, and his own received him not.”
— John 1:11, KJV

The lukewarm had never truly surrendered. They had a form of godliness but denied its power (2 Timothy 3:5). But through the mercy of God, some will awaken.

The Comforter Returns—But Differently

After the Rapture, the Holy Spirit will not indwell in the same way as under the New Covenant Church Age. But He will still convict, draw, and empower the Tribulation Saints for witness and perseverance (John 14:26, Revelation 7:14).

Perhaps the three hours of darkness at the crucifixion (Luke 23:44) symbolize this brief, chaotic interval after the Rapture, before repentance begins to stir and the 144,000 are sealed (Revelation 7:4).

Moses and Elijah: The Two Witnesses Foreshadowed in John

“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
— John 1:17, KJV

“Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?”
— John 1:25, KJV

The Jewish people know their prophets. Scripture affirms that Moses and Elijah will return as the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3-12. Their ministries will coincide with the Tribulation period, calling Israel to repentance and proclaiming the true Messiah.

And Isaiah? He is echoed here because he spoke of the wilderness and preparing the way (Isaiah 40:3)—a call the Tribulation Saints will embody.

God’s Grace in the Midst of Wrath

“And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.”
— John 1:16, KJV

Even in judgment, God extends mercy. The Tribulation Saints—those who missed the Rapture but surrender to Christ—will walk a hard road. Many will suffer, even die for their faith (Revelation 6:9-11), but they will be saved.

A Call to the Lukewarm Church—Before It’s Too Late

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him...”
— Revelation 3:20, KJV

Now is the time. Do not wait until the shaking begins. Do not delay repentance until the trumpet sounds. The Gospel of John offers a clear window into Jesus Christ—His deity, His light, and His invitation.

The Gospel Message: Be Rapture-Ready Today

Friend, if you are reading this and unsure of your salvation—do not harden your heart. The Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins. He was buried and rose again the third day, fulfilling the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3–4).

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
— Romans 10:9, KJV

Today is the day of salvation. Call on the name of the Lord. Repent and believe.

Final Thoughts

The Gospel of John may become a lifeline for the lukewarm who are awakened in the darkest hour. It points to Christ as the Light of the World, even when the world no longer comprehends Him. But you can know Him now, before the darkness falls.

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”

— Matthew 25:13, KJV 

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