Thus, the great tribulation was thought to have three phases: There would be a beginning (1914 - 1918), the tribulation would be interrupted (from 1918 onward), and it would conclude at Armageddon.
Seega arvati suurel viletsusel olevat kolm etappi: sellel pidi olema algus (1914 — 1918), viletsus pidi katkestatama (alates aastast 1918) ja lõppema Harmagedooniga.