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The Millennium reign is one thousand years and it happens on the old earth. As well as Christians with new immortal bodies there will be mortals those who have come through the tribulation these will have children and probably live longer than today but still subject to death, According to Isaiah 65:20, sinners will be considered to have lived a short life because they live only one hundred years, because Satan is imprisoned for a thousand years, they cannot be tempted by Satan but are still subject to fleshly temptations.

All Christians will reign with Christ, including but not exclusively the tribulation saints 20:4, Dan 7:22, Matt 19:28, 1Cor 6:2.

The resurrections of the righteous and wicked dead is separated by a thousand years 20:5.

For those who try to water down the existence of hell. Here we have one of the clearest statements about hell in the New Testament, hell is not symbolic, hell is a real place of conscious everlasting punishment 20:10.

Satans army is defeated, Satan is captured and joins the Antichrist and false prophet in hell, could this last battle be the mysterious battle of Ezekiel 38-39?

After being bound throughout the millennium Satan is released, why? to test mortals by deceiving those who are open to his lies, in this way he is able to gather the nations against the rule of Christ. How quickly they will turn against the theocratic benevolent rule of Christ 20:7-10.

The Great White throne judgement is concerned with those who are already spiritually dead not Christians who had already been raised at Christs return one thousand years earlier 20:11-15.

A verse to remember

Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. Revelation 20:6 N.K.J.

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The voice of a great multitude saying “Alleluia” praise the Lord Almighty, for the triumph of truth and righteousness.
Be glad and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife ( the church Ephesians 5:23 ) Israel is called Gods wife in OT Isaiah 54 1-6. The Church is the one new man in Christ Ephesians 2:15-18, and now no longer strangers but part of the commonwealth of Israel Ephesians 2:11-13, how is this possible? By the blood of Christ Ephesians 2 :13.

John fell at the foot of the Angel in worship, but the angel forbad John reminding him that he although an angel was simply a fellow servant of Jesus. All worship must be towards God. Every true word of prophecy must give a clear witness for Jesus. We must run from exalting any prophetic gift either during preaching or as “a word from the Lord” above the clear testimony of Jesus 19:10

A tale of two feasts As well as the marriage supper to which all who have put their trust in Jesus, are invited, chapter 19 speaks of another feast to which the birds of the air are invited! 19:17-21 these events are soon going to happen. Only those who are washed in the blood of Christ and are clothed in fine linen, and who by Gods grace are made clean through faith in Jesus Christ are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

The rider on the white horse is Jesus Christ the sharp sword is the same sword of the Spirit that He used to defeat the devil during the forty days temptation, now He attacks and destroys the nations. The late John Wimber suggested that the Lord will destroy the nations with the words it is written.

A verse to remember

Worship God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus. Revelation 19 :10 b

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The Temple could refer to the Holy Spirit indwelling members of the body of Christ 1 Cor 3:16. Or to a future Temple built during the early tribulation period that later becomes a target for the antichrist 2 Thessalonians 2:4. The measuring rod speaks of either preservation in the case of the first, or destruction in the case of the second?

Warning Some Christian’s get very excited about the possibility of another Temple being built with Temple worship being established once more, probably including animal sacrifice and all that that would signify! Please 0read what the Bible says in Hebrews 8, The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christian’s reminding them to remain in Christ and not give in to temptation and return to Judaism. A future temple in Jerusalem will be a big pull, May the Lord help all Christians to remain faithful. The Building of a temple during the tribulation would deny the finished work of Jesus and be offensive to God.

The Two Witnesses Prophecy in Jerusalem for Three and a half lunar years (1260 days) dressed in sackcloth and preaching repentance to anyone who will listen. Those who seeks to harm them will die from what comes out of their mouths. ( not a natural death!)
There is much speculation about their identity but we are only told that they are God’s witnesses. They bring plagues upon the earth which results in rejoicing when they are finally killed, After three and a half days they are raised to life and taken to heaven. Followed by a great earthquake that destroys seven thousand in Jerusalem

The Two witnesses are empowered by the Holy Spirit, notice they were not killed until their ministry was completed. I truly believe that like them we are not taken off this world until we have finish our God given task. Their preaching was a torment to those who were perishing, hardened hearts perish, but we understand that there were those who come to Christ during the tribulation period.

The Seventh Trumpet, heralds in the ever lasting kingdom of our Lord and His Christ 11: 15. Heaven is opened and the ark of His covenant is seen in Gods heavenly Temple, (This is the mercy Seat Hebrews 9:23-26). A reminder of Gods faithfulness to His people 11:19. ( this is not a reappearance of the Old Testament ark of the covenant which was a copy of the Heavenly) this is the throne of God.

A verse to remember Do you not know that you are the Temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 N.K.J.

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Jesus walks in the midst of the seven golden Lamp-stands, nothing is hidden from Him, We hear much about the desire for revival today, but do we know what we are asking for? Revival is essentially reviving that which once had life, that is the church.

Speaking of the church. That He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be Holy and without blemish Ephesians 5:26-27. Now this, “yet once more,” indicates the removable of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain Hebrews 12:27

Sardis Praised that some had not soiled their garments, rebuked for being superficial, told to wake up and repent. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Their true condition did not reflect how they were thought of in the community or in their own eyes.

Philadelphia Praised for their faithfulness, the church was not rebuked, they were told to hold on to what they had. Their little strength was not a sign of weakness but spoke of their dependence on the Lord. The key of David means authority, an open door speaks of evangelistic opportunity.

Laodicea they received no commendation, but were rebuked for being lukewarm , they were told to be earnest and repent. Being lukewarm makes the Lord sick! Luke warm Christian’s come in various categories, and if we’re honest most of us have suffered from this complaint at some point. Lukewarm or cold, 3:18 tells us what we must do. Gold stands for true riches, White garments for salvation having our sins forgiven and blotted out. Eye salve to open the eyes of our heart.

A verse to remember

I am the one who corrects and disciplines everyone I love. Be diligent and turn from your indifference. Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends. Revelation 3:19-20 N.L.T.

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