06.02.21
The Millennial Kingdom
And I saw heaven opened and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. (Revelation 19:11)
We have been considering for the past several weeks the basic template of biblical prophecy. In a nutshell, the Lord Jesus Christ is going to return in the skies. He will raise from the dead those who are redeemed. He will then gather up with them the redeemed who are still alive. They will all be with Him forever.
The earth will then face a seven-year period of time referred to as the Tribulation. This is a time of judgment, especially focused upon the nation of Israel. God is preparing them to receive their true Messiah, Jesus, when He returns to this earth.
In the end of these days, King Jesus will return again, but this time to the earth. He will be victorious against the armies of earth in what is known as the Battle of Armageddon.
Please take note of some of the verses that follow our opening text. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. (Revelation 19:12-16)
Following this battle, King Jesus will set up His Kingdom in Jerusalem and rule for 1000 years—this is known as the Millennium. It will be a time of peace and righteousness. Only those who know the Lord will enter this Kingdom. This will include any believers who somehow escape martyrdom during the Tribulation, the resurrected redeemed from all time—from Adam to the last martyred believer, and the angelic hosts.
The most important Person in that Kingdom will be King Jesus. He will rule in justice. He will appoint many of His own to rule and reign with Him based on their labors and love for Him. It will be normal life, but filled with joy, peace and righteousness.
Now, dear friend, you can only take part in this glorious Kingdom if you know the Lord Jesus as your own Savior. This comes about, not by any works that you can do, but simply by trusting His grace, accepting His free gift of salvation. Two verses in the last chapter of the Bible state it this way: I Jesus have sent my angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let him that hears say, “Come.” And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:16, 17)
This is Pastor Rob Adams, asking you to consider these things. Come to the Savior today!