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THE MILLENIUM

THE MILLENIUM. Revelation 20:1-6. The Context of Revelation 20:1-6. Revelation written to seven churches of Asia 1:4 by John who suffered in the tribulation 1:9 About things to be fulfilled shortly 1:3 written in A.D. 69-79 “time is near” 17:9-11. Seven Kings.

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THE MILLENIUM

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  1. THE MILLENIUM Revelation 20:1-6

  2. The ContextofRevelation 20:1-6 • Revelation written to seven churches of Asia 1:4 • by John who suffered in the tribulation 1:9 • About things to be fulfilled shortly 1:3 • written in A.D. 69-79 “time is near” 17:9-11

  3. Seven Kings • Octavian (Augustus) 27 B.C. – A.D. 14 • Tiberius 14-37 • Gaius (Caligula) 37-41 • Claudius 41-54 • Nero 54-68 Rev. 13:18; 17:10 • Vespasian 69-79 • Titus 79-81 • Domitian 81-96 Rev. 17:11

  4. The ContextofRevelation 20:1-6 • Revelation written to seven churches of Asia 1:4 • by John who suffered in the tribulation 1:9 • About things to be fulfilled shortly 1:3 • written in A.D. 69-79 “time is near” 17:9-11

  5. The ContextofRevelation 20:1-6 • Revelation written to seven churches of Asia 1:4 • by John who suffered in the tribulation 1:9 • About things to be fulfilled shortly 1:3 • written in A.D. 69-79 “time is near” 17:9-11 • A warning to Christians to be faithful and not participate in emperor worship to save their lives 13:9-10; 14:9-13

  6. Outline of Revelation Introduction 1:1-8 The Church in Imperfection 1:9-3:22 God’s Authority Over Evil Revealed 4:1-8:5 God’s Warning Judgments 8:6-11:19 Satan’s War Against God 12:1-14:20 God’s Full Judgments 15:1-16:21 God’s Authority Over Evil Exercised 17:1-20:15 The Church in Perfection 21:1-22:5 Conclusion 22:6-21

  7. Revelation 20:1-3 • Satan is bound. How? Why? • So he could not deceive the nations v.2-3;7-8 • He could not consolidate all nations under one world government • This limitation to last 1000 years • Symbolic for a good, long while

  8. Revelation 20:1-3Literal or Figurative? Literal An angel The Devil, Satan Figurative A key A bottomless pit A great chain The dragon, the serpent Bound

  9. Revelation 20:1-3Literal or Figurative? Literal An angel The Devil, Satan 1000 years Figurative A key A bottomless pit A great chain The dragon, the serpent Bound

  10. Revelation 20:1-3Literal or Figurative? Literal An angel The Devil, Satan Figurative A key A bottomless pit A great chain The dragon, the serpent Bound 1000 years

  11. Revelation 20:1-3Literal or Figurative? Literal An angel The Devil, Satan Figurative A key A bottomless pit A great chain The dragon, the serpent Bound 1000 years Psalms 50:10, 90:4

  12. Revelation 20:4-6 • 1000 years is also time of saints’ reign v.4,6 • Is not length of Christ’s rule • Is not length of all saints’ rule • Only those who were beheaded for Christ rule with Christ for this 1000 years • All others still dead • This “is the first resurrection” not “this is what happens after the first resurrection” • Symbolic, figurative resurrection Ephesians 2:5-6

  13. Revelation 20:4-6The Martyred Saints’ Triumph Over Satan • Rev. 6:9-11 under the altar • Rev. 20:4-6 on thrones with Christ • This is the first resurrection; lasts 1000 years • “judgment” (Greek: KRIMA) given to them = the right to pass judgment (literally, to incriminate) usually translated “condemnation” • Whom to judge? Not world or angels 1 Cor.6:2-3 • They judge Satan (we will judge KRINO the world and angels)

  14. What is NOT in Revelation 20(but assumed by premillenialists) • Bodily resurrection • a separate bodily resurrection for other dead • Christ returning to earth • A kingdom on earth • Jerusalem • Throne of David • The beginning of the rule of Christ • The rule of all the saints

  15. Your Choice • Worship God; obey the gospel and live • Follow the world and die in your sin • Born once; die twice Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:15 • Born twice John 3:5; die once Rev. 20:6 • Believe Heb. 11:6

  16. Your Choice • Worship God; obey the gospel and live • Follow the world and die in your sin • Born once; die twice Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:15 • Born twice John 3:5; die once Rev. 20:6 • Believe Heb. 11:6, repent Acts 2:38

  17. Your Choice • Worship God; obey the gospel and live • Follow the world and die in your sin • Born once; die twice Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:15 • Born twice John 3:5; die once Rev. 20:6 • Believe Heb. 11:6, repent Acts 2:38, confess Rom. 10:9-10

  18. Your Choice • Worship God; obey the gospel and live • Follow the world and die in your sin • Born once; die twice Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:15 • Born twice John 3:5; die once Rev. 20:6 • Believe Heb. 11:6, repent Acts 2:38, confess Rom. 10:9-10, and be baptized Acts 2:38

  19. Your Choice • Worship God; obey the gospel and live • Follow the world and die in your sin • Born once; die twice Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:15 • Born twice John 3:5; die once Rev. 20:6 • Believe Heb. 11:6, repent Acts 2:38, confess Rom. 10:9-10, and be baptized Acts 2:38 TODAY

  20. Your Choice • Worship God; obey the gospel and live • Follow the world and die in your sin • Born once; die twice Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:15 • Born twice John 3:5; die once Rev. 20:6 • Believe Heb. 11:6, repent Acts 2:38, confess Rom. 10:9-10, and be baptized Acts 2:38 TODAY • Then be faithful until death Rev. 2:10

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