Our doctrinal statement also reads: "We believe that following the tribulation Christ will return to the earth with His glorified saints to establish the millennial kingdom; that during the 1,000 years of peace and prosperity Satan will be bound and Christ will reign with a rod of iron; that at the end of the millennium Satan will be released . Christians, of course, recognize the Messiah as Jesus Christ. [42] War is necessary as long as evil men try to dominate and oppress people. Isaiah 60:18, There is a special highway from Egypt to Assyria that presumably passes through Jerusalem. Isa 2:1 4 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem . During the Millennium death will still be possible. In some verses, the translators incorrectly added a derivative (like two or ten) in front of H505 to create a number that was not in the original language. Rev. Bound means restrained he holds no direct power over those who live in Christ during this age of the gospel message, but his antichrist spirit is working in this world through wicked men (info here). This will require me to write up an entire study to explain and I have to find the exact scripture verses again Ill post the link here when complete. Satan was bound/restrained. The bottomless pit is unique in scripture it is only mentioned in the book of Revelation because its only happened to Satan and his spirit powers after his defeat at the cross. The nations will see the glory of God emanating from Jesus in Jerusalem and will come bearing gifts to the Jews and God. The book of Revelation is about the Tribulation. The Future Millennial Reign of the Messiah. [citation needed] Millennial social movements need not have a religious foundation, but they must[need quotation to verify] have a vision of an apocalypse that can be utopian or dystopian. The 3 Greek words that fall under chilioi are used a total of 11 times in the following verses: 2 Peter 3:8; Revelation 11:3, 12:6, 14:20, 20:2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. "But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the Lord their God and to David's descendant, their king. People today try to eradicate war but it is futile to try and wrong. The throne of God is where only righteousness dwells Gods saints and angels are in His throne; no wicked to be found. Millennialist theories try to explain what this "1000 years of Satan bound in chains" would be like. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. This is shown in Revelation 20, a great summary of Christ's millennial rule on earth, Satan's destruction and destiny, the Tribulation saints, various . Jesus will forever rule over the earth with His servants from this point on. Perhaps the best way to understand the concept is to read the text to which the doctrine is referenced. This reign, purchased with the blood of Christ, must increasingly be manifested on the earth until the end of the millenium. Longevity of age (Isa. 20:4) (hence, "millennial"). Revelation 20:1-3. This was a literal 42 months when Jesus poured out His wrath on those who literally pierced Him (Revelation 1:7). 8:12&16, Zech. Satan (through worldly mankind) physically killed Christians back then but realized he was only sending them straight to their Messiah and Father God in heaven. . 25:31-32) [emphasis added], I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom. You must understand that there are three heavens. Hello children of the one true living God, please pray that you will be accounted worthy to escape the hour of temptation that is going to come upon the whole world. Ever since futurism was popularized in the early twentieth century by the publication of Scofield Bible Notes, there has been debate between those who have seen evidence that the millennial reign will be in heaven and those who have assumed that the millennial reign will be on Earth. Premillennialism sees Christ's second advent as preceding the millennium, thereby separating the second coming from the final judgment. And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain. EARLY HISTORY OF MILLENNIUM TEACHING The Millennium doctrine started in an ungodly heretic by the name of Cerinthus, who lived in the first century. When the average Christian studies the millennial reign of Christ, it is usually from the perspective of the literal person of the Messiah ruling over the earth from Jerusalem for one thousand years. Neither chilias nor chilioi are indeclinable numeral adjectives. Isa 11:10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. 39:29, Psalm 133:3, Isaiah 40:11, Satan is bound in the bottomless pit during the 1,000-year period. All will know who the Lord is and will be given the choice to follow Him or reject Him. (This series is still being published, since 1927, by the Dawn Bible Students Association.) The millennium rule of Christ is the ever expanding Lordship of Jesus Christ which began at His resurrection and will continue until the Second Coming [Dan. Those who love the lusts and excessive indulgences offered by the whore/Mystery Babylon who rides this beast of Satan, will be astonished and will marvel at the beast. They are waiting on some earth-type fantasy land stuff to happen when in actuality, they will become spirits in the many mansions that is God! The saints of God will be judges of the world on behalf of Jesus. From Jerusalem, often called Zion in the Bible, Jesus will lead. 1Co 15:24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. This includes the spiritually dead who died before and after the cross (Old Testament age and New Testament age). The Jews from this point on and forever will dwell in safety. Amos 9:15, The Messiah will gather Jews to Israel. [39][40] After this period, Satan will be released and will deceive the nations, enticing them to attack Christ (Rev. Postmillennialism sees Christ's second coming as subsequent to the millennium and concurrent with the final judgment. Great Tribulation Period: Occurs before the 1000 year reign of Christ. The beast has been here from the beginning when the devil spirit caused Eves reasoning to falter in the garden. Those prophets consistently assured ancient Israel and Judah that a righteous King would restore . Our spiritual robes are washed clean by the shed blood of Jesus Christ who atoned for the sin of ALL creation (see God Created Evil and Hell is not Eternal). After this period, Satan will be released and will deceive the nations, enticing them to attack Christ (Rev. 9:7), Full knowledge (Isa. his sole existence now is for the refinement of Gods people for Gods power and glory (see God Created Evil). However, the bible does explain the Thousand Years to us. When every knee has bowed to Jesus in subjection and every tongue confessed that His is Lord (Phil 2:10) is when Jesus will hand all things back over to God the Father that God may be all in all. During His reign, Satan will be bound and sealed in the bottomless pit so that he will have no influence in the earth to deceive mankind. 9-3-4), Glory (Isa. Jer 23:5, 6 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. Why is this called the Millennium? The Millennium is a Biblical term (taken from the Latin word meaning "a thousand") referring to the thousand- year reign of Christ. Christ Jesus was born on the Day of Trumpets, September 11, 3 A.D. and the article explains exactly why. Read on to see how the Messiah will bring peace and restoration to a world that has been devastated by the Great Tribulation. But many people believe that Jesus is going to wait a thousand years, then dredge up Satan again for a terrifying battle with skeletal zombies. Later, however, the Nazi authorities banned the informal use of "Third Reich" throughout the German press in the summer of 1939, instructing it to use more official terms such as "German Reich", "Greater German Reich", and "National Socialist Germany" exclusively.[44]. We are in the Laodicean Church Age where we think we are rich with truth but are actually blind and naked by deception (Revelation 3:17-18, Matthew 24:24). No one is leaving before the Second Coming of Christ on the last day at the last trump because Jesus has already came! The Millennium is the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ described in Revelation 20. 20:16 in which "Christ's reign" is current in and through the church. A new heaven, new earth, and new Jerusalem will be created where the . Mic 4:4, 5 But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it. Millennialism (from millennium, Latin for "a thousand years") or chiliasm (from the Greek equivalent) is a belief advanced by some religious denominations that a Golden Age or Paradise will occur on Earth prior to the final judgment and future eternal state of the "World to Come". [37][38], Millennial social movements, a specific form of millenarianism, have as their basis some concept of a cycle of one-thousand years. 2:2-3). 11:1-2), Instruction and learning (Isa. Reply Delete However the link between millennialism and violence may be problematic, as new religious movements may stray from the catastrophic view as time progresses. Satan has been defeated and hes trying to spiritually kill you (see Mark of the Beast). The beast was means that Satan was roaming to and fro in the earth at one time, and that time was before the cross see Job 1:7. And is not means the beast, the spiritual power of Satan, was marked for destruction at the cross. It will be extremely violent for those that do not want to let go of their sin. Over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him a thousand years, During the first centuries after Christ, various forms of chiliasm (millennialism) were to be found in the Church, both East and West. Zech. The unbelievers will never see Gods throne/the righteous heavenly realm, and our infallible spirits will not dwell in earthly elements. When Satan's reign on Earth and in Heaven concludes, voices in heaven cry out, "The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever" (Revelation 11:15). They are changing the KJV with every printing and not putting an updated (or any) copyright date on the new revisions (see this forum discussion). This includes the Old Covenant saints whose Paradise moved from Hades/the grave into the heavenly spiritual realm at Jesus resurrection; and also includes the New Covenant saints who are the 3rd temple of God Himself. In fact, a man may even be able to live during the entire 1,000 years. Hence this future reign of Christ is often referred to as the Millennium of Christ's rule on earth. 65:20) and Harmony in the animal kingdom (Isa.11:6-9 and 65:25). When we consider Satans spiritual antichrist-spirit kingdom and his trinity of the dragon, the beast/antichrist system, and the second beast/false prophet system, we will see that Revelation 17:8 explains exactly where Satan is right now which gives us a correct interpretation of the Thousand Years in Revelation chapter 20. Thats it for their role on this earth (see God Works in Ages). In short, the beast is that which carries and symbolizes all the physical earthly works of the dragon which is the devil and Satan (Revelation 13:1-9). They will be utterly destroyed even during the Millennium if they do not repent. Revelation 17:8 caught my attention you can read all its translations on one page here (Bible Gateway link opens in a new tab). And wonders, wonders, of His love.". It was prophesied in the OT that the messiah would reign over his people Israel on the earth (Zech.14). When Jesus returns to this earth, He will bring His saints with Him ( Jude 1:14; Revelation 19:14 ). In this view "Christ's reign" (during the millennium) will be spiritual in and through the church. During the Millennial Reign of Christ I expect that many will be saved because: 1. Occurs at the end of the 1000 year reign of Christ which is a figurative number. In other words, the Sabbath day is an foreshadow or anti-type of the coming "Sabbath millennium" following six millennia that the other six days of the week foreshadow or typify. Amos 9:11, The Messiah will establish His sanctuary among His people from this point and continuing forever. The first heaven is the physical heaven where we can see the sky, sun, moon, stars, etc.. In progressive millennialism, the "transformation of the social order is gradual and humans play a role in fostering that transformation". 3:21+), Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever! (Rev. The Rapture: The saints, living and dead, shall meet the Lord in the clouds immediately preceding the millennial reign. Christ Jesus holds the keys of Hades and death, and holds the key of David (Revelation 1:18 & 3:7-8). Note: There was a last day of the earth/region which was Jesus second coming in 70 AD (details here), then there will be Gods wrath which will completely destroy the entire earth/kosmos on the last day of the world (details here). A Rumor of War: Christ's Millennial Reign and the Rapture of His Church by Engleman, Dennis Eugene Pages can have notes/highlighting. Less than half the Jews in the world have done this. We are literally waiting on Jesus to take up the living saints into the air because that has not yet happened, then Father God will end the remainder of this creation to rebuild it anew again. But Scripture does seem to make it clear that this case . No. 36:33-36, Jerusalem and Israel will be made a notable item of Gods delight. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. His reign shall continue on Earth for 1,000 years (Rev. Just redefine Israel to mean Churchwhich dwells safely in her Saviours promisesand you are well on your way to making it work out. This is perhaps the most serious danger of amillennialism: in the pursuit of its desired interpretation, it ignores the law of logical non-contradiction and simply contorts contrary evidence into supportive evidence. These millenarian movements often led to considerable social unrest.[1]. 8:12, People will be healed when the Messiah arrives. Then search for judge and judgment and look at it in Revelation. Jesus will defeat His enemies at His coming on the LAST day, then He tells us HIS REIGN ENDS on the last day when all is in subjection to God (1 Corinthians 15:25-26). No one will form armies or learn war or make weapons. They will be seen by the righteous. 8:19, Nations will seek the favor of the Messiah. 20:1-7, #millennium #messiah #millenial #reign #christ #1000 #jerusalem #israel #jesus #peace. During the Millennium, man will continue to have a free will to choose to reject God or accept Him. . Those leftover will start to rebuild again. [See also 1 Corinthians 4:15, 14:19 for murioi.]. Thousand is an adjective of unknown origin that is DESCRIBING the 144, who are NOT 144,000 in number. The very next verse tells us that the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. Substitute thousand years with gospel era and we see what is going on here. David will be His vice president and will sit on the throne with Him. Jesus will make a decree for the nations of the world to come and worship the true God. For a study on how the beast is working in mankind, see the article Human-Nephilim Hybrids? It is not a biblical term but such is the world we live in. Premillennialism: "pre" - before; "millennium" - one thousand years; "ism" - a doctrine or theory. Jesus disciples will also reign with Himjudging Israel. Isaiah 35:8, All nations will worship the Messiah. This world-wide kingdom of Christ will result in the most perfect peace, order and harmony that this world has ever known. "Since in Latin mille means 'thousand,' a millennium lasts 1,000 years" (Merriam-Webster.com). Details on the future coming are in this study. Premillennialism, 1000-Year Kingdom, and Jesus' Millennial Reign Does Premillennial Doctrine about a Thousand-Year Earthly Kingdom of Christ Agree with the Bible? pt.1 bride of christ.. by ptr. Mat 24:45 47 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? There will be no teaching the lost and confused after Jesus returns because we are in His spiritual kingdom NOW Hallelujah! Arguably the most debated passage in scripture is the Thousand Years described in Revelation 20:1-6, and what comes after its expiration which is told in verses 7-10. as synonyms, but purists regard this as not entirely accurate. The judgment is the resulting action of God which is His wrath, and comes from those seated on the thrones who are the Old Covenant saints who were given the power to judge. The Theosophist Alice Bailey taught that Christ (in her books she refers to the powerful spiritual being best known by Theosophists as Maitreya as The Christ or The World Teacher, not as Maitreya)[clarification needed] would return sometime after AD 2025, and that this would be the New Age equivalent of the Christian concept of the Second Coming of Christ. Its sole meaning is simply one (the italicized words in the Strongs definitions were added/made up by men). Similarities to millennialism appear in Zoroastrianism, which identified successive thousand-year periods, each of which will end in a cataclysm of heresy and destruction, until the final destruction of evil and of the spirit of evil by a triumphant king of peace at the end of the final millennial age. But when Jesus rules, such circumstances will fade away for 1,000 years. . The tribulation has ended. These souls: came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5:10. Many passages from Scripture address the future millennial reign of the Messiah. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. The word mille means "a thousand" so the millennium is "a thousand years." That term is mentioned six times in Revelation 20. H505 is a NOUN but used as a cardinal number in some places when it has a derivative in front of it. Ezek. all is revealed to the wicked. Isa 65:20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die a hundred years old; but the sinner being a hundred years old shall be accursed. And He promised creation that the curse would be lifted, animals and the earth would be restored to peace and prosperity, and people would be freed from disease. 36:24, Ezek. The wicked men controlled by Satan cause tribulation for Gods redeemed by using the Revelation 13 beasts (info here). Rev. Ezek. The Millennial Reign "The Time of Universal Restoration" The Re-Unification of the Whole Nation of Israel. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Imprimatur Potest +. The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. The New Covenant tribulation where millions of saints were tortured and martyred has already happened during the 1,260 prophetic days/years from 538-1798 (see this article and this article). 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