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The Kingdom of God

The Millennial Kingdom

There are four important aspects about the millennial kingdom.

The Reign of Christ
In the millennial kingdom, Jesus will sit on His “glorious throne”
(Matthew 19:28; compare 25:31; Revelation 3:21; 11:17); the kingdoms of
the world will become the kingdoms of God and Jesus (Revelation 11:15);
and Jesus will reign over the nations for 1000 years. At that time, He will
rule the nations with an “iron scepter” (Psalm 2:8–9; Revelation 2:27;
19:15). This means that He will rule with unchallenged authority. Believers
will reign with Him (Luke 19:17, 19; 1 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Timothy 2:12,
Revelation 5:10; 20:4–6). His reign will be a time of universal peace and
righteousness (Psalm 72:7; Isaiah 2:4; 11:4–5; Jeremiah 23:5–6, compare
Hebrews 7:2). During that time, Satan will be bound and will no longer
able to deceive the nations (Revelation 20:1–3).

The Restoration of Israel
Before the 1000-year reign of Christ, Israel will be regathered to the
Holy Land from throughout the earth (Isaiah 11:10–12; Jeremiah 16:14–15;
30:10; Ezekiel 36:24; 37:1–14). As a nation, Israel will repent, receive Christ
as her Messiah, and be converted (Jeremiah 31:31–34; Ezekiel 36:24–29;
Zechariah 12:10–11; Romans 11:15, 25–27).

Universal Peace and Blessing

During the millennial reign of Christ, the world will be transformed.
Nature will be delivered from the curse of sin (Romans 8:19–22), rain will be
plentiful, and the soil will be fertile (Isaiah 35:1–2, 6–7; Ezekiel 34:26–27).
Sickness will decrease dramatically and physical healing will be granted
to many. Human life will be prolonged (Isaiah 35:5–6; 65:20). It will be
a time of security and great prosperity (Micah 4:2–5). War will cease,
and joy and happiness will prevail (Isaiah 2:4; 51:11). The knowledge of
the Lord will fill the earth (11:9).

The Defeat of Satan
At the end of the millennial kingdom, Satan will lead a final rebellion
against God, at which time he will be crushed and totally defeated
(Revelation 20:7–10). At that time, the wicked will be judged and
condemned (vv. 11–15). Then, Christ will hand over the kingdom to God
the Father (1 Corinthians 15:24). Having put all enemies under His feet

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