Millennium

1. Greek for a period 1000 years

2. Two general facts

a. common belief in early Church
Christ will reign with His saints for a thousand years before the end
Final struggle and defeat of evil/Satan
General resurrection
Final ushering in of Kingdom of Heaven

b. Problems

only place in New Testament
1000 years – literal? Figurative (2 Peter 3:8)

3. Summary of events

Devil bound in abyss for 1000 years
Resurrection of martyrs who will reign with Christ for a 1000 years
Release of Satan for a brief period
Final struggle with evil and defeat of Satan
General resurrection of the dead
Devil thrown into Lake of Fire
Book of Life

4. A variety of interpretations through the years – 3 major views
 

Pre-Millenniumism	Post – Millenniumism	Amillenniumism
The present form of God’s Kingdom is moving toward aa grand climax when Christ will return	Kingdom of God is now being extended	Kingdom of God began with Jesus his cross & resurrection, victory over sin, death, the devil
The 2nd Coming of Christ will occur in 2 stages 1. The rapture (1 Thess. 4:16-17) (secret taking away of Christians), tribulation on earth of Jews and non-believers 2. The Return – white rider 1st, then  1000 year reign on earth Jews converted nature harmonized evil chained Christians raised & general resurrection	World will get better & better until whole world is Christianized	No rapture
The Final Days Satan released Satan defeated Judgement day Lord will regin forever in new heaven and new earth	No rapture	At second coming the dead will be raised Judgement day/Devil
	1000 years? Harmony on earth / Eden peace – lion & lamb, swords – plowshares evil is neutralized	New heaven & new earth
	Second Coming resurrection Judgement day eternal Eden	The 1000 years? The NT period from Jesus 1st to his 2nd coming reign of those who have died in Christ where? In heaven!