With the removal of the Body of Christ when the trump sounds, the Church's, realm of influence will be withdrawn. The adversary awaits this day with great anticipation, for lawlessness will be the red carpet upon which the Antichrist will make his grand entrance. Hence, the Apostle Paul says, "And then shall that Wicked (one) be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of His coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders" (11Thes.2:8,9).