Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. They include many many people who knew nothing about the true god and his son christ jesus. Nov 02, 2010 the book of revelation complements many old testament prophecies, including this one. I have taught a class on revelation in which i address the question of the years in some detail. As so many of johns numbers are symbolic in revelation remember he is told from the very beginning by christ that this is a book of signs, i believe that the 1,000 year represents the perfection of order of the number 10 multiplied by itself. And i saw the dead,small and great, standing beforegod,and books were opened. Is the years in the bible to be understood literally. One thousand years a particular period of years, usually called simply the millennium, is talked about so much by bible teachers that you would think the bible mentions it frequently. During this period of one thousand years the year reign of christ, only the evolved souls will be permitted to incarnate the earth revelation 20. Because during the thousand years billions who died before armageddon will be resurrected.
The years and the two wars of revelation 20 long island. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The outset of these two events began the moment that jesus rose from the dead. Revelation twenty 20 is the one passage in the bible that explicitly speaks of the millennium, using an expression which literally means a thousand years, and it does so no less than six times our english term millennium is actually the latin equivalent for the greek expression used in revelation 20, a compound word formed from the words for one thousand mille and year annus in. Since the term 1,000 years, in the sense of the millennial reign, is found only in. This article is the first in a two part study, meant to outline the key elements of revelation 20. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any. Many will assign various meanings to references to a thousandyear period.
Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. And when the thousand years are finished, satan shall be loosed out of his prison, websters bible translation. May 02, 2014 the bible, particularly in the book of revelation, describes a period of 1,000 years of peace, also known as the millennium. Students of bible prophecy generally ascribe to four basic views regarding the 1,000 years mentioned in revelation 20. Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears, using diplomacy and the promise of. John, a symbol of the church, is taken up to heaven. Revelation 20 in context of the entire book of revelation. In other words, the millennium will last the perfect length of time according to gods plan. What is the meaning of the hundred years mentioned in isaiah. Understanding why can help us identify where dispensational thought existed in christian history. The thousand year reign appears nowhere in the sixtysix books, 1,189 chapters, 31,173 verses of the bible except in this one passage where it occurs six times in six consecutive verses revelation 20. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. This view is the correct view, in my opinion, since it strictly adheres to consistent principles of biblical interpretation based on sound biblical hermeneutics.
The only mention of 1,000 years is in the book of revelation a book of symbolic numbers. While the saints are in heaven and the wicked are dead, the devil is confined to the desolate earth for years. Since the term 1,000 years, in the sense of the millennial reign, is found only in revelation twenty, as previously noted, it would be well to first understand the general meaning of the book of revelation itself. Revelation 19 describes the return of jesus christ, coming in glory and power to take over the kingdoms of this world and to institute a new, just reign here on earth verses 1116. The word thousand appears 521 times in the king james version bible. In particular, new emphasis was placed on the passages in the book of revelation which seemed to say that as christ would return to judge the living and the dead, satan would be locked away for years, but then released on the world to instigate a final battle against god and his saints revelation 20. The angel did this so that the dragon could not trick the people of the earth until the years were ended. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 124,943 views 58. Many will assign various meanings to references to a thousand year period. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible. Apr 03, 2018 we end up with two short times, one for the suffering of the saints before their vindication, and another one at the end of the years.
I am not a premillenialist jesus comes back to dwell in jerusalem to begin a year reign or a postmillenialist a year victorious period for gods people before jesus comes back. Revelation 20 in context of the entire book of revelation since the term 1,000 years, in the sense of the millennial reign, is found only in revelation twenty, as previously noted, it would be well to first understand the general meaning of the book of revelation itself. The idea of a thousand year reign of christ a millennium is found in only two verses in the bible revelation 20. All the prophecies that daniel gave started thenin daniels timeand end up at the endtime. If revelation 20s thousand years was thousands of years like amillennialism claims, the word needed would be g5505 especially the double appearance of the word as found in revelation 5. What is the meaning of the hundred years mentioned in. What is meant by the years mentioned in the book of. The book of revelation complements many old testament prophecies, including this one. The entire book of revelation is not immanent, most of it is, but some of it is after another generouslysized generation.
When is the second resurrection, and who will be raised in it. This undercuts the entire premillennial doctrine, with its year reign of jesus on the earth, in jerusalem, and its prerapture and tribulation, none of which are even suggested in revelation 20. Some teach that at his second coming the christ will set up a kingdom here on earth. Apr 08, 2018 as we delve into revelation chapter 20, we will find that reigned with christ a thousand years and satan bound a thousand years are simultaneous events.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Why is god going to release satan after the 1,000 years. The historicist regards the book of revelation as a survey of the whole of church history. The bible says that satan will be bound in the bottomless pit during the 1,000 years. Then he will be let loose for a while to test the nations one last time, after which he will never be seen by gods people again. This is the event that inaugurates the tribulation period. Revelation 20 states that satan will be defeated and locked up for years and. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. During that time, the 144,000 heavenly joint heirs will be judges and will rule. The earth shall have its golden age, but it shall not last forever.
Aug 23, 2017 a short study of revelation 20s 1,000 years, part 1 editors note. The angel tied the dragon with the chain for years. In short, i believe that the most reasonable interpretation of the years is that we are in the years now, as the end days have already begun. Is it related to 490 years, found elsewhere in the bible. Satan or the red dragon is under gods control for 1,000 years. What is the meaning of the years of revelation 20. They came to life and reigned with christ for a thousand years. Revelations thousand years of peace 15 revelations. This text is the most controversial in the book of revelation, and. And anotherbook was opened, which is the book of life.
It is not solid study to build an entire system of beliefs about the end of the age and the status of the kingdom on such a highly. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god. Below are some bible passages that include the number 1,000. Revelation 20 states that satan will be defeated and locked up for years and then released for a short time. Bible verses related to thousand years from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order 2 peter 3. The first explicit statements that the kingdom of god will reign on earth for a thousand years appear toward the end of the bible, in the book of revelation.
At the close of the years the holy city of god will descend from heaven to earth. They lived came alive and reigned with christ for a thousand years revelation 20. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. In the book of revelation, why is satan released again. This prompts us to ask whether this period of time is literally 1,000 years, or whether it is to be taken as a limited period of time at all. To help him administer this new kingdom, christians from the early church will be raised to rule with him. This was to keep satan from causing the nations to believe his lies anymore. But still, as we have studied the book of revelation, perhaps we have come to the. The thousand year reign then i saw an angel descending from heaven. Many elaborate theories have been based on revelation 20.
This number has produced the term millennium, which is derived from the latin mille thousand and annus year. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earthgog and magogand to gather them for battle. Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears. After 1,000 years he must be set free for a short time. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. In revelation 20 verses 27, six times we are told that satan will be bound and that christ will reign for a thousand years. The angel did this so that he could not trick the people of the earth anymore until the 1,000 years were ended.
The book of revelation shows that judgment day begins after the war of armageddon, when satans system on earth will be destroyed. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. The length of the martyrs or saints reign is here said to be a thousand years. And when the thousand years have expired, satan shall be loosed from his prison, weymouth new testament. The rest of the dead those who were not saved did not live again until the thousand years were finished revelation 20. After years the dragon must be made free for a short time. Jesus is the one, who did the revealing, and the apostle john recorded everything that he was allowed. There are many different ideas about what this period is, when it.
The sealing reminds us of the sealing employed when the wicked one had. But when the thousand years are at an end, the adversary will be released from his imprisonment, world english bible. Lets come to another key to understanding the events in revelation for the endtime. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Revelation 20, common english bible ceb the bible app. At the end of this period, the remaining souls begin to incarnate, bringing with them their unsatisfied ambitions and desires. Revelation 20 the millennium grace communion international. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of god. Revelation 20, international childrens bible icb the. Did the years already happen or are we still waiting for it. Bible chronology for creation, flood, exodus, etc, comes alive.
In the book of revelation, why is satan released again after. G5507 strictly means only one thousand and no more. Proving the thousand years of revelation 20 is exactly. With inspiration as our guide we will let the word of god reveal to us what will finally happen to every soul who has ever lived on the face of the earth. Those who wait to accept christ until the 1,000 years begin will have waited too long.
The total objective of revelation was to reveal the future. Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. Revelation twenty 20 is the one passage in the bible that explicitly speaks of the millennium, using an expression which literally means a thousand years, and it does so no less than six times our english ter. A short study of revelation 20s 1,000 years, part 1. And when the thousand years shall be finished, satan shall be loosed out of his prison, and shall go forth, and seduce the nations, which are over the four quarters of the earth, gog, and magog, and shall gather them together to battle, the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. Mar 29, 2018 why is satan released after year reign of christ. Yet, the language does not imply in any way that the references to the thousand years should be taken to mean anything other than a literal period of one thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. King james bible and when the thousand years are expired, satan shall be loosed out of his prison, christian standard bible when the thousand years are completed, satan will be released from his prison contemporary english version at the end of the 1,000 years, satan will be set free.
Then books were opened, and another book was openedthe book of life. The thousand years 20 and i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. What is judgment day the 1,000 year reign of christ. It will be impossible for any person to repent during the 1,000 years because there will not be a person alive on the earth. Revelation chapter 20 has long been a watershed passage for taking the bible literally. All of the prophecies given throughout the old testament, as well as those in the new testament converge in this one single book. Rather, and cast him into the abyss same word as in revelation 20. A more comprehensive study will follow in part 2 of the series. They will learn about jehovahs requirements for everlasting lif. The interpretation of the days in genesis 1 and the meaning of the thousand years in revelation 20 are related due to the use of numbers and measurements of time in the bible. How is the year kingdom in revelation 20 understood. The antichrist signs a covenant for seven years with the nation of israel. Each letter of the bible can symbolize one year too.
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