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Is the Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ a literal kingdom on earth?
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In Revelation 20:2-7 we get a detailed description and precise time period of the
millennial kingdom.
Revelation 20:2-7
2 And
he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan,
and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the pit, and shut
it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations
any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released
for a little while. 4 Then I saw thrones, and seated
on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the
souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the
word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and
had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to
life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5 The rest of the dead did not come to life
until the thousand years were ended. This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is the one who shares in
the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power, but they
will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him
for a thousand years. 7 And when the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison English
Standard Version (ESV)
The millennial kingdom is the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ
on the earth.
There are some theologians who interprets the 1000 years in
an allegorical manner. They teach that the 1000 years merely as a figurative
way of saying “a long period of time,” not a literal, physical reign of Jesus
Christ on the earth.
However, six times in Revelation 20:2-7, that the millennial kingdom is specifically mentioned as 1000
years in duration.
Had God intended the millennial kingdom as “a long period of
time,” He could have easily specified its meaning without mentioning an exact
time frame.
The Bible tells us that when Christ returns to earth He will establish Himself as King in Jerusalem, sitting on the throne of David (Luke 1:32–33).
The Bible tells us that when Christ returns to earth He will establish Himself as King in Jerusalem, sitting on the throne of David (Luke 1:32–33).
The unconditional covenants demand a literal, physical return
of Christ to establish the kingdom.
- The Abrahamic Covenant promised Israel a land, a posterity
and ruler, and a spiritual blessing (Genesis 12:1–3).
- The Palestinian Covenant promised Israel a restoration to
the land and occupation of the land (Deuteronomy 30:1–10).
- The Davidic Covenant promised Israel a king from David’s
line who would rule forever thus, giving the nation rest from all its enemies (2 Samuel 7:10–13).
These covenants will be fulfilled at the second coming of Jesus Christ. Israel is would have been re-gathered from the nations (Matthew 24:31)
These covenants will be fulfilled at the second coming of Jesus Christ. Israel is would have been re-gathered from the nations (Matthew 24:31)
Children of Israel shall know Jesus as their Messiah, be
converted and restored to the land under the rule of the Jesus Christ (Zechariah
12:10–14).
The Bible speaks of the conditions during the millennium as a
perfect environment physically and spiritually.
It will be
- a time of peace (Micah 4:2–4; Isaiah 32:17–18),
- joy (Isaiah 61:7, 10), and
- comfort (Isaiah 40:1–2).
The Bible also tells us that only believers will enter the
millennial kingdom.
Because of this, it will be a time of
- obedience (Jeremiah 31:33),
- holiness (Isaiah 35:8),
- truth (Isaiah 65:16),
and
- the knowledge of God (Isaiah 11:9, Habakkuk 2:14).
- Christ will rule as king (Isaiah 9:3–7; 11:1–10).
- Nobles and governors will also rule (Isaiah 32:1; Matthew 19:28),
and
- Jerusalem will be the political center of the world (Zechariah 8:3).
The fulfillment of many of God’s covenants and promises rests on a literal, physical, future kingdom.
The fulfillment of many of God’s covenants and promises rests on a literal, physical, future kingdom.
There is no solid basis for denying the literal
interpretation of the millennial kingdom and its duration being 1000 years.
Are you struggling with a
big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of
the universe and let Him work in your behalf?
He says, “I will instruct
you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon
you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you what to
do. Pray the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner
and my sins have separated me from you. I now want to turn away from my past
sinful life and begin a new life with you.
Please forgive me. I now
receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe
and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the
dead.
I want to receive all that
Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, "Whosoever
shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans
10:13).
I believe and confess that
Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man comes unto the
Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask
You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank you that you have
given me eternal life, and according to your Word, I am born again.
Heavenly Father, thank you
for the gift of the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I surrender my life to you.
Use me for your glory.
In Jesus Name. Amen.”
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MOEN
lyrics
Jesus, we enthrone you
we proclaim you are king
standing here, in the midst of all
we raise you with our praise
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
come lord Jesus and take your place
Jesus, we enthrone you
we proclaim you are king
standing here, in the midst of above
we raise you with our praise
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
come lord Jesus and take your place
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
come lord Jesus and take your place
we proclaim you are king
standing here, in the midst of all
we raise you with our praise
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
come lord Jesus and take your place
Jesus, we enthrone you
we proclaim you are king
standing here, in the midst of above
we raise you with our praise
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
come lord Jesus and take your place
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
and as we worship build the throne
come lord Jesus and take your place
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