Revelation 20:1-6
Today's Passage: Revelation 20:1-6
I must confess there is so much to get deep into the weeds with that I will likely leave most of your inquisitive questions unanswered, and that’s ok. Theologians have always left things unknown with Revelation because of the mysterious nature of the vision John received.
Quickly, here are some things to consider:
This could very well be speaking of a literal 1000-year reign of Christ. Certainly, the Bible demands a literal interpretation in much of its contents and we HAVE to strongly consider the millennium as literal.
There is also room for metaphor/allegory that doesn’t pigeonhole the millennium into a literal thousand-year reign. I can personally see how Revelation could be more figurative than literal, even though I lean more toward a literal interpretation as a standard of hermeneutics.
Some say the millennium is yet to come; others says it is happening right now.
Some say Satan still roams and prowls at full capacity now until the reign of Christ; others say Satan’s power has been limited since the death and resurrection of Christ.
(NOTE: all I’m doing is teasing out some differences between Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism. Looking these up on gotquestions.org might be a helpful next step if you are looking for some light reading ☺)
In all the uncertainty, here’s what we do know from this passage:
Satan is limited in power and authority because our God is the sovereign King. Even early in the book of Job we see the limited authority of our cosmic opponent, and in Revelation it is reiterated again. He can only do what God permits. This is a great encouragement to those who follow and worship Jesus Christ. He does not get to do as he wishes, but only as God wills.
Heaven is an unbelievable place.
The way John described it here is awe-inspiring: thrones, rulers, resurrected martyrs, faithful followers of Jesus, and a reigning priesthood to God and Christ all occupying eternal glory. The blessing of the resurrection and the unimaginable life Christians will experience is the point of John’s revelation.
In all that goes unanswered in this vision, a lot is also made clear: Jesus wins and those who belong to Him will reign beside Him. In all the tears and hurts we’ve had and that are still to come, they will be but a vapor in memory compared to the glorious hope in the gospel of Christ.
Rejoice! Your King has already won, and He will return soon to finish what He already started.
Written By: Drew Dukes
I must confess there is so much to get deep into the weeds with that I will likely leave most of your inquisitive questions unanswered, and that’s ok. Theologians have always left things unknown with Revelation because of the mysterious nature of the vision John received.
Quickly, here are some things to consider:
This could very well be speaking of a literal 1000-year reign of Christ. Certainly, the Bible demands a literal interpretation in much of its contents and we HAVE to strongly consider the millennium as literal.
There is also room for metaphor/allegory that doesn’t pigeonhole the millennium into a literal thousand-year reign. I can personally see how Revelation could be more figurative than literal, even though I lean more toward a literal interpretation as a standard of hermeneutics.
Some say the millennium is yet to come; others says it is happening right now.
Some say Satan still roams and prowls at full capacity now until the reign of Christ; others say Satan’s power has been limited since the death and resurrection of Christ.
(NOTE: all I’m doing is teasing out some differences between Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism. Looking these up on gotquestions.org might be a helpful next step if you are looking for some light reading ☺)
In all the uncertainty, here’s what we do know from this passage:
Satan is limited in power and authority because our God is the sovereign King. Even early in the book of Job we see the limited authority of our cosmic opponent, and in Revelation it is reiterated again. He can only do what God permits. This is a great encouragement to those who follow and worship Jesus Christ. He does not get to do as he wishes, but only as God wills.
Heaven is an unbelievable place.
The way John described it here is awe-inspiring: thrones, rulers, resurrected martyrs, faithful followers of Jesus, and a reigning priesthood to God and Christ all occupying eternal glory. The blessing of the resurrection and the unimaginable life Christians will experience is the point of John’s revelation.
In all that goes unanswered in this vision, a lot is also made clear: Jesus wins and those who belong to Him will reign beside Him. In all the tears and hurts we’ve had and that are still to come, they will be but a vapor in memory compared to the glorious hope in the gospel of Christ.
Rejoice! Your King has already won, and He will return soon to finish what He already started.
Written By: Drew Dukes
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