Who Reigns On Earth In The Millenial Kingdom?

[Zao is life]

Yea, there is a millennial reign.
This 1000 year period is mentioned four times in four consecutive verses. Whats strange is some people are so blind they can't see it.
Revelation 20:4 KJV: And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Revelation 20:5 KJV: But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
Revelation 20:6 KJV: Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Revelation 20:7 KJV: And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,

I don't think the Lord could have made himself more clear.
How many more times would he have had to say a thousand years to get some of these people to believe him?

This is so true. It baffles the mind. "He doesn't mean it that way". "He never taught us to pray "Thy Kingdom Come" for any valid reason. He never meant His Kingdom is still coming in a literal way when He told Pilate that of present time His Kingdom is not of this world. The Revelation does not mean the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ when the 7th trumpet sounds. Apparently the seventh trumpet has already sounded?

 

[Dave L]

LOL.

In the Greek N.T when Jesus spoke of His Kingdom, He said it's not of this present time of this world. Yet He taught all His followers to pray, "Thy Kingdom come. They will be done on earth as in heaven".

So for now it's within you. In the millennium it will be within you and all around you, if you're one of those who will get beheaded for your testimony to Christ or refusal to worship his earthly majesty's image.

“But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.” Luke 11:20 (NCPB)

 

[BABerean2]

I never said the book of Revelation wasn't in chronological order.
I said chapter 20 is in chronological order and it is.

Rev 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
Rev 16:16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.


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[BABerean2]

Yea, there is a millennial reign.
This 1000 year period is mentioned four times in four consecutive verses. Whats strange is some people are so blind they can't see it.

It also says Satan is bound with a chain, even though we know demonic spirits cannot be bound with a literal chain in Mark 5.

Mar 5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Mar 5:2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
Mar 5:3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
Mar 5:4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

Therefore, we know the chapter is full of symbolic language, which you ignore.

We also know the time of the judgment of the dead is in Revelation 11:18, and also at the end of chapter 20, which you also ignore.

Ignorance is "bliss", when it comes to the Premill doctrine.

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[Zao is life]

“But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.” Luke 11:20 (NCPB)

If the Son of God was with us in the flesh casting devils out of people, right now, you would not argue that the Kingdom of God is come upon you.

Except that He isn't with us in the flesh casting devils out of people, right now. He went away, and told us He will send the Holy Spirit in His stead, and one day He Himself will return. And before He went away, He told Pilate that His Kingdom is not of this world of this present time. Later the author of Hebrews told us that we do not yet see all things under Christ's feet, but we do see Christ crucified: "who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."

Strange how all things have been placed under His feet, but we do not yet see it because His Kingdom is not now (of this present time) of this world. (Actually it's not strange, it's what Jesus and His apostles taught). The seventh trumpet will sound and then we will see all things placed under His feet. Then we will see the kingdoms of this world becoming the Kingdoms of our LORD and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever from then onward - for a thousand years while Satan is bound, and after that. Forever and ever.

Of present time the Kingdom is within you. When He returns it will be within you and all around you. If you believe everything Jesus said you will not change scripture to suit a pre-decided theory.

 

[BABerean2]

Then we will see the kingdoms of this world becoming the Kingdoms of our LORD and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever from then onward - for a thousand years while Satan is bound, and after that. Forever and ever.

Why are you ignoring verse 18 below, which contains the time of the judgment of the dead, and proves the book is not in chronological order?


Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Rev 11:16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,
Rev 11:17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
Rev 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.


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[Dave L]

If the Son of God was with us in the flesh casting devils out of people, right now, you would not argue that the Kingdom of God is come upon you.

Except that He isn't with us in the flesh casting devils out of people, right now. He went away, and told us He will send the Holy Spirit in His stead, and one day He Himself will return. And before He went away, He told Pilate that His Kingdom is not of this world of this present time. Later the author of Hebrews told us that we do not yet see all things under Christ's feet, but we do see Christ crucified: "who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."

Strange how all things have been placed under His feet, but we do not yet see it because His Kingdom is not now (of this present time) of this world. (Actually it's not strange, it's what Jesus and His apostles taught). The seventh trumpet will sound and then we will see all things placed under His feet. Then we will see the kingdoms of this world becoming the Kingdoms of our LORD and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever from then onward - for a thousand years while Satan is bound, and after that. Forever and ever.

Of present time the Kingdom is within you. When He returns it will be within you and all around you. If you believe everything Jesus said you will not change scripture to suit a pre-decided theory.

He says the kingdom is within believers. But, only the born again can see it. Are you born again?

 

[Zao is life]

Why are you ignoring verse 18 below, which contains the time of the judgment of the dead, and proves the book is not in chronological order?


Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Rev 11:16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,
Rev 11:17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
Rev 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.


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What does Jesus in His Revelation tell us is going to happen to those who worshiped the beast and his image when the seventh trumpet sounds?

If you can first tell me why you ignore the fact that the GWT judgment only comes 1,000 years after the beast and false prophet were destroyed in the lake of fire, and why Satan is only cast into the lake of fire 1,000 years later than the beast and false prophet, then I can answer you.

Also, if you can first tell me if Satan is bound right now, and if so, was Peter actually referring to Darth Vader when he warned Christians to be careful because Darth Vader prowls around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour?

Was Paul referring to Darth Vader as the prince of the power of the air who now (of present time) works in the sons of disobedience?

Maybe it would be easier for you if I simply tell you why it's wise to read and believe all scripture rather than isolating one part, and bending it to mean something it does not, or interpreting it "in the light of" a pre-decided false theory.

 

[Zao is life]

He says the kingdom is within believers. But, only the born again can see it. Are you born again?

You have no right to ask me that question in this forum, because its tantamount to asking me if I'm a Christian, or accusing me of not being a Christian, which breaks the forum rules.

Take your question to the Lord who is my Savior.

Or stop being a snake with your line of questioning.

 

[Dave L]

You have no right to ask me that question in this forum, because its tantamount to asking me if I'm a Christian, or accusing me of not being a Christian, which breaks the forum rules.

Take your question to the Lord who is my Savior.

Or stop being a snake with your lone of questioning.

Anyone born again loves to talk about it.

 

[Zao is life]

Anyone born again loves to talk about it.

Snakes love to accuse the brethren

 

[Dave L]

Snakes love to accuse the brethren

Who is accusing anyone here? I just asked you a question you seem to hedge on answering.

 

[Zao is life]

Who is accusing anyone here? I just asked you a question you seem to hedge on answering.

Because in the context of the fact that we disagree on a certain aspect of scripture, you have no right to ask it. Not in this context.

You're being a snake.

 

[Zao is life]

Who is accusing anyone here? I just asked you a question you seem to hedge on answering.

Because in the context of the fact that we disagree on a certain aspect of scripture, you have no right to ask it. Not in this context.

You're being a snake.

I will not ask you the same question, because in this context, it's not a question - it's an accusation. I won't lower myself to your standard to ask you the same question, neither do I want you to reply. I hope you are born again, anyway. I do not need to question your salvation. I have no need to.

 

[Dave L]

Because in the context of the fact that we disagree on a certain aspect of scripture, you have no right to ask it. Not in this context.

You're being a snake.

Calling people names is against the rules. But I won't make an issue out of it.

 

[Dave L]

Because in the context of the fact that we disagree on a certain aspect of scripture, you have no right to ask it. Not in this context.

You're being a snake.

I will not ask you the same question, because in this context, it's not a question - it's an accusation. I won't lower myself to your standard to ask you the same question, neither do I want you to reply. I hope you are born again, anyway. I do not need to question your salvation. I have no need to.

I think I'll take a break from our conversation until tensions subside. OK?

 

[Zao is life]

Calling people names is against the rules. But I won't make an issue out of it.

I said you are being a snake. Do you think that your motives for asking that question will automatically be seen as good and pure? Or don't you care?

 

[Zao is life]

I think I'll take a break from our conversation until tensions subside. OK?

It's pointless anyway. We won't agree because you're convinced the millennium of Revelation 20 is happening now and I'm convinced it is not. You have scriptural proof that it's happening now and I have scriptural proof that it's not.

But I'm not questioning your salvation, and I wouldn't have the audacity to veil such questioning of your salvation with the question "Are you born again"?

 

[mlepfitjw]

Young's Literal Translation
John 18:36 Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my officers had struggled that I might not be delivered up to Jews; but now my kingdom is not from hence.'

New International Version
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place."

New Living Translation
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

English Standard Version
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.”

 

[BABerean2]

If you can first tell me why you ignore the fact that the GWT judgment only comes 1,000 years after the beast and false prophet were destroyed in the lake of fire, and why Satan is only cast into the lake of fire 1,000 years later than the beast and false prophet, then I can answer you.

Sure. Several visions of the Second Coming are found in the Book of Revelation.


The Second Coming of Christ is found at the end of Revelation 6, with signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as are found in the Olivet Discourse, with the same "kings", "captains", "mighty men", free, and "bond", as are found in Revelation 19.

It is found at the end of chapter 11, with the 7th trumpet, and the time of the judgment of the dead.

It is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares from Matthew 13.

It is found when He comes as a thief, at Armageddon in chapter 16, and we also find the largest earthquake in the history of the world.

It is found when He returns on a horse in chapter 19.

It is found when the fire comes, and we have the time of the judgment of the dead at the end of chapter 20.


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