Overview
The teaching provides a comprehensive overview of the millennial kingdom, Israel's restoration, and the dispensational covenants, emphasizing distinctions between Jewish and Christian doctrines, future prophetic events, and the structure and laws of the coming kingdom.
Israel and the Millennial Kingdom
- Israel will be restored as the supreme nation during the millennium according to biblical prophecy.
- God's promises to Abraham and David guarantee an everlasting kingdom for Israel.
- All nations will be required to submit to Israel and participate in prescribed worship, including annual pilgrimages.
- Widespread judgment and national repentance are prophesied for Israel before restoration.
- Satan's current influence leads nations to oppose Israel, but this will be reversed in the millennium.
Constitution and Rules of the Millennial Kingdom
- Matthew 5–7 (the Sermon on the Mount) serves as the constitution for the millennial kingdom.
- The kingdom will enforce stricter laws than current Christian standards, including severe consequences for anger, adultery, and other sins.
- Physical and Old Testament style worship and sacrifices will be restored and renewed, with mandatory observance for all nations.
- Noncompliance with worship requirements will bring physical punishment such as drought or plague.
Prophetic and Scriptural References
- Zechariah 8:23 and 14:16-21, Jeremiah 33:17-21, Colossians 2:16-17, and Isaiah 66:15-24 highlight the physical and ritual aspects of future worship.
- Sacrifices and priesthood will be reinstated as part of national life.
- The new covenant has dual application: it refers to both the church (spiritual) and to Israel (national and physical restoration).
Structure and Leadership in the Millennium
- Jesus will rule as king; David will serve as prince over Israel (Ezekiel 37:25-26).
- The land of Israel will be restored, and its people will greatly multiply.
National and Individual Salvation
- Forgiveness for Israel during the millennium is national, not individual, and is achieved through a process involving the completion of Daniel’s 70th week.
- Romans 11:25-28 and Daniel 9:24-27 explain national blindness and future restoration and forgiveness.
End of the Millennium and Final Judgment
- After 1,000 years, Satan will be released and lead a final rebellion, which God quickly destroys (Revelation 20).
- The great white throne judgment follows, after which eternity begins with a new heaven and earth (2 Peter 3, Revelation 21–22).
The Dispensational Covenants: Brief Review
- Seven covenants: Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and the New Covenant.
- Each covenant represents a different divine agreement with mankind and Israel, with corresponding changes in requirements and administration.
- The church age is governed by Pauline doctrine: salvation by faith alone, distinguished from Jewish doctrine of faith and works.
- Post-church age, God will resume His dealings with Israel, leading to fulfillment of all covenant promises.
Recommendations / Advice
- Distinguish clearly between Christian church doctrine and doctrines meant for Israel and future dispensations.
- Study dispensationalism to avoid doctrinal confusion and heresy.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Consider reviewing Dr. David Walker’s book for a more thorough approach to dispensationalism.
- Further study is suggested on the dual application of the New Covenant and transitional verses in the general epistles.