That is correct, the only reason I think that, is because that is what Acts 2:34-35, 1 Corinthians 15:25, and Hebrews 10:13 tell us. Those verses literally tell us that Christ ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, reigning, UNTIL his enemies are made a foot stool. He even tells us he has all authority in heaven and on earth.
First, I was very deliberate in the words I chose.... because of these statements you quote. Jesus DOES remain in heaven, until his God begins the process of making all his enemies his foot stool. But, that PROCESS takes more than one thousand years to complete, which is why Paul used the phrase "then cometh the end". Notice Paul has already discussed the first resurrection "at Christ's coming". So, the phrase "then cometh the end" is a SEQUENTIAL statement, which Rev 20 very clearly explains.
claninja said:
However, I do believe that Christ can be present on earth, even while he is seated at the right hand: Matthew 28:20. He is God after all, and can do all things.
He ascended to his God, and is seated at his God's right hand (
Luke 20:17). He "can do all things" because his God gave him that power, and that ability, Jesus stated that he could do nothing of himself. (
John 5:19-31). The way you have phrased this isn't ever stated, explained or preached in the Scriptures, and contradicts the way Jesus and his God ARE stated, explained and preached.
claninja said:
My problem with the millennial view, or at least the one you have provided ( I do not know to much about the millennial view as I have never studied it until we started this discussion, only the posts you provided) , is first, it states that Christ is currently not reigning. I can't and will not agree with that. If you would have even just said Christ is reigning in heaven and will come to earth to reign for 1,000 years, I could have definitely been in more of an agreement with you.
If you look back at my posts, you will discover you're not representing me accurately. I have said Jesus IS reigning in the hearts of the believers. I have said Jesus DOES have all authority, and all power. BUT, Jesus is NOT reigning on the earth, as he will when his God begins the process of making all Jesus' enemies his foot stool! At this time, the nations of the world, and the society of the world ... the "
cosmos".... is directly under Satan's influence, and is opposed to Jehovah, and His anointed. The day will come when the trumpet will sound, and the proclamation is made;
"the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ." (Rev 11:15)
claninja said:
Secondly, you stated that in the future, believers will be required to perform animal sacrifices again. Again, I can't and will not agree with that. Christ's sacrifice was perfect and there is no need to sacrifice animals again.
You are inventing this "conflict". The reinstatement of animal sacrifices is not an indication that Christ's sacrifice wasn't perfect. We are instructed to eat unleavened bread, and drink the fruit of the vine in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. This doesn't dishonor his sacrifice, it is the opposite.
Remember, the previous sacrifices were looking forward to Christ's sacrifice, and NOTHING is stopping those future sacrifices being a REMINDER .... just like communion is now.
claninja said:
Thirdly, you use a lot revelation and prophecies with apocalyptic language to back your view. If you've gone through any forums on this website about eschatology, you can see that there are hundreds of different views on revelation.
Sorry, your point isn't the least bit persuasive. The fact that the majority disagrees is more a source of confidence than a source of doubt.... the majority is almost ALWAYS wrong. And, your attempt to avoid the clear statements in revelation and prophecies is a natural "self defense" mechanism. Those statements directly oppose your views, so your protests about my use of them will go unheeded.
claninja said:
And finally, your kind of condescending to others on these forums. Please be gentle. Some of us may not know as much as you. 1 timothy 2:25-26
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. 26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
I know I have been condescending at some points as well and often use this verse to remind myself, so I apologize in the event that i was friend.
Point well taken! It is NEVER a mistake to reconsider our behavior in the light of Scripture. I have noticed the tone of your posts has dramatically improved, and I appreciate your constructive criticism, and will attempt to be more gentle. Thank you!