The Millennium

The millennial kingdom refers to the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ on earth, as explicitly mentioned six times in Revelation 20:2-7. Some interpret this period symbolically as "a long time," but the repeated reference to a specific duration suggests otherwise.

​

When Christ returns, He will sit on David's throne in Jerusalem (Luke 1:32–33), fulfilling the unconditional covenants made to Israel. These covenants promise land, descendants, and an everlasting king from David's line (Genesis 12:1–3; Deuteronomy 30:1–10; 2 Samuel 7:10–13). At His second coming, Israel will be regathered and restored under Jesus's rule (Matthew 24:31; Zechariah 12:10–14).

​

The millennium will be characterized by peace (Micah 4:2–4; Isaiah 32:17–18), joy (Isaiah 61:7, 10), and comfort (Isaiah 40:1–2). Only believers will enter this kingdom, resulting in obedience (Jeremiah 31:33), holiness (Isaiah 35:8), and a deep knowledge of God (Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14). Christ, ruling as king (Isaiah 9:3–7), along with nobles and governors (Isaiah 32:1; Matthew 19:28), will make Jerusalem the world's political center (Zechariah 8:3).

​

The emphasis on a literal 1,000-year reign shows the importance of these covenants and promises, and there is little reason to deny the millennial kingdom's literal interpretation.