Lecture Notes on the Millennium Kingdom

Introduction

• Excitement for live Q&A session on the Millennium Kingdom.
• Discussion of eschatology and biblical prophecy.
• Reference to personal experiences with "Left Behind" movies.

Key Topics

• Millennium Kingdom: A thousand-year reign where Christ is king on earth.
• Questions addressed:
  • Nature of the Millennium.
  • Who will be in it?
  • Possibility of rebellion.
  • First and second resurrection.
  • Salvation chances after death.
  • Parable of the five foolish virgins.
  • Lukewarm believers and imposters.

Eschatological Concepts

• Revelation 19 and 20:
  • Second Coming of Yeshua.
  • Battle against the beast and false prophet.
  • Binding of Satan for a thousand years.
• Resurrection:
  • First Resurrection: Believers who died in Christ.
  • Second Resurrection: Judgment for those who have done evil.

Life in the Millennium

• Participants:
  • Believers alive at the Second Coming.
  • Resurrected believers.
  • Nations that survive tribulation.
• Characteristics:
  • Perfect governance by Yeshua.
  • Satan's confinement.
  • Peace and absence of war.
• Resurrected Believers:
  • Glorified bodies, eternal life, priests of God.
  • No marriage or childbirth for resurrected.

Rebellion After the Millennium

• Satan's release and deceiving of nations.
• Battle against the "Camp of the Saints".
• Final defeat of Satan.

Theological Implications

• Revelation of God's Kingdom:
  • Millennium as fulfillment of "Let your kingdom come".
  • Righteousness and reign of resurrected saints.
  • Demonstration of human rebellion even under perfect rule.

Important Scriptural References

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16: Resurrection order.
• Matthew 19:28: Apostles' role in judgment.
• Zechariah 14: Nations' participation in worship.
• Isaiah 2:3-4: Teachings from Zion during the Millennium.

Future Judgments and New Creation

• Great White Throne Judgment:
  • Judgment of the wicked after the millennium.
• New Heaven and New Earth:
  • Revelation 21 and 22: Eternal reign and presence of God.

Questions and Answers

• Jessica's Question: Clarification on Revelation 22 and the eternal reign.
• Georgie's Question: Significance of resurrection at Yeshua's death.
• Laurie's Question: Distinction between Yeshua's and Lazarus's resurrection.
• Patrick's Question: Interpretation of the parable of the ten virgins.
• Anonymous Questions: Simon the Sorcerer and final judgment.
  • Assurance of no second chance post-death; importance of accepting Yeshua now.

Concluding Thoughts

• Emphasis on the urgency and reality of the coming kingdom.
• Encouragement for personal spiritual readiness and evangelism.
• Reminder of God's mercy and justice in final judgment.

Prayer and Final Blessing

• Prayer for the sick and distressed.
• Hope for family members' salvation.
• Encouragement to hold fast to faith and righteousness.