The Millennium is the thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth.
But, is the Millennium fact or biblical fantasy? In the preterist model of Bible prophecy, the thousand-year reign of Christ doesn’t exist.
See the article in the link below from a respected biblical scholar. He argues in favor of the biblical narrative regarding the one-thousand-year reign of Christ.
I’ll start where we should always start, with some quotes from scripture.
Revelation 20:4
I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
The Millennium is a thousand-year period. This verse declares that Christ will reign for one thousand years.
Revelation 20:7
When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison
In this verse, we read about a very interesting decision from the Lord. Satan will walk out of prison after the thousand-year reign of Christ. There is a very good reason for that but if one doesn’t understand some of the reasons for the Millennium, it’s easy to see why it would be a surprising move. I’ll write about that at a much later date.
Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy are those who have a part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
During the Millennium, Christ will reign for one thousand years. But as the gracious leader that he is, he will share the responsibility of rule with his faithful followers. I can’t begin to guess how he will decide who rules where and for how long. I heard someone already claimed Hawaii. If I can get back-country trail cleanup in Yosemite I would be happy. I’ll do a thousand years in that land of beauty if I have to. 🙂
Revelation 20:5
(The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection.
This verse highlights an important biblical truth. There will be two massive resurrections. In the first resurrection, the righteous receive eternal life. Rewards are handed out, during that time, for honoring God. One reward will be a life of peace in the Millennium.
The Millennium in Revelation 20:2
He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
Satan, the dragon, will not enjoy the Millennium. The Lord will bind him for the entire one thousand years.
The Millennium in Revelation 20:3
He threw him into the Abyss and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time.
In this verse, we are allowed a glimpse into God’s purpose for setting Satan free. One last time he will wreak his havoc on humanity. But, that’s the last free time he will ever get — ever. So, there will be a little bump in the road at the end of the Millenium, but after that, it’s free sailing.
And here’s another great video from the folks at “The Bible Project.”
Learn what one of the most prolific writers of the early Church Fathers believed the Bible taught about the Antichrist.
You’ll be surprised. It’s not what you’ve heard. Get it here.
Let me know what you think.