millennialism, also called millenarianism or chiliasm , the belief, expressed in the book of Revelation to John, the last book of the New Testament, that Christ will establish a 1,000-year reign of the saints on earth (the millennium) before the Last Judgment. More broadly defined, it is a cross-cultural concept grounded in the expectation of a time of supernatural peace and abundance on earth. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/382720/millennialism
Before we go any farther, let me write that I am not concerned about theology of millennial ism or the aspects of a specific timing that the theorist discuss. If the Bible says is (as it does here in Revelation 20) then I believe it. In addition, I believe God has the timing of ALL things under his control and He will decide when things are going to occur and for how long.
Okay a Millennium is one thousand years. The actual term millennium does not occur in the book of Revelation. However, the"thousand years" is used 6 times in Chapter 20:1-7.
This will be the final time for man before the curse is actually removed.
Certain things are called to happen durning this 1000 years:
Okay a Millennium is one thousand years. The actual term millennium does not occur in the book of Revelation. However, the"thousand years" is used 6 times in Chapter 20:1-7.
This will be the final time for man before the curse is actually removed.
Certain things are called to happen durning this 1000 years:
a. Satan will be bound (not killed or destroyed, just bound)
b. There will be a kingdom...both literal and earthly.
c. Christ will rule, under God. (Dan 7:13-14 & Lk. 1:32-33.)
d. It will be a "theocratic" government. (ruled by religious beliefs) This happening has been mentioned in Isa. 2; Ez 43; Dan. 2; Mt 25; Lk 1 as well as chapter 11 and 20 in Revelation.
e. Jerusalem will be the world capitol an the kingdom will be world wide. (Isa. 2 Ez 48 and Zech 14)
f. "1 Cor 6:9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders." tells us that not everyone will will inherit the kingdom.
g. Certain classes will not be allowed to enter the kingdom, see Matt. 5:20 "For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven".
h. Matthew 25:31-46 tells us who will be Worthy to enter into the kingdom.
i. There will be universal peace and prosperity (read Isa....if you have not figured it by now, Isaiah was a prophet who lived in the 8th century BC and prophesied much about the end times.)
j. Salvation and Divine healing will be experienced by all. Love and righteousness will be the "thing" of the day....everyday!
k. The Holy Spirit will be poured out on all! (Isa and Joel 2:28-32)
There is sooooo much more that I have not even begun to touch. Just know it will be perfect!
What happens when the 1000 years is over?
One more period of rebellion!!
Blessings on all till next time!!
Calabash
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