4 Part Video Series: What is the 1,000-Year Reign of Christ? Discover the truth about the Millennium in Revelation 20
Discover the Truth about the Millennium in Revelation 20
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In these powerful videos, we explore the prophetic meaning of the Millennium - the 1,000-year reign of Christ mentioned in Revelation 20:1-6. What happens during this time? Who reigns with Christ? What is the fate of Satan, and how does this period fit into God’s final plan of redemption?
Key Bible Passages Covered:
Revelation 20:1–6
Isaiah 11:6–9
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
Matthew 25:31–46
In These Videos, You’ll Learn:
The significance of Satan being bound for 1,000 years
Who lives and reigns with Christ during the Millennium
What happens to the earth and the wicked dead during this time
How the Millennium connects to the Second Coming and Final Judgment
This in-depth Bible study is ideal for anyone seeking to understand end-time prophecy, the final events of earth’s history, and Christ’s ultimate victory over evil.
See the 4-Part Videos on the 1000-Year Millennium Above for the In Depth Study
See below for the summary:
The 1,000-Year Millennium — A Thousand Years of Truth, Justice, and Renewal
1. Introduction — The End Before the Beginning
The book of Revelation closes the Bible’s great story with light, thunder, and triumph. It reveals not only how history ends, but how eternity begins.
After the final scenes of judgment and the glorious return of Jesus Christ, Revelation 20 introduces a breathtaking concept — a thousand-year period known as the Millennium.
This period stands as a bridge between the end of this sinful world and the beginning of God’s eternal kingdom — a time of rest, reflection, and restoration, echoing God’s Sabbath rhythm.
Revelation 20:1–2 (KJV)
“And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years.”
2. The Great Return — When the King Comes Again
Before the Millennium begins, Jesus Christ returns in all His glory.
He comes not as a suffering Savior, but as a conquering King. The heavens open, and every eye sees Him (Revelation 1:7).
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV)
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air…”
This moment marks the first resurrection — the resurrection of the righteous.
The faithful of all ages are gathered to meet Christ in the air, clothed with immortality and freed from sin forever.
Revelation 20:6 (KJV) – “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power…”
As Christ gathers His people, the wicked are destroyed by the brightness of His coming (2 Thessalonians 2:8).
The world, once filled with life and noise, becomes silent and desolate — preparing for a thousand-year rest.
3. The Binding of Satan — A World in Ruins
With the righteous taken to heaven, the earth lies in chaos. Cities crumble, mountains fall, and the proud monuments of man lie in dust.
Jeremiah 4:23–26 (KJV)
“I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void… I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.”
The earth returns to a state of emptiness — the “bottomless pit” (Greek: abyssos) mentioned in Revelation 20.
This is not a fiery underworld, but a desolate planet, where Satan and his fallen angels are bound by circumstance — with no one left to deceive.
Revelation 20:2–3 (KJV)
“And he laid hold on the dragon… and bound him a thousand years,
And cast him into the bottomless pit… that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled.”
This is the devil’s prison — isolation in a ruined world, forced to face the results of his rebellion.
For 6,000 years he deceived humanity; now for 1,000 years he contemplates his defeat.
4. The Saints in Heaven — Judgment and Joy
While Satan is bound on earth, the redeemed are with Christ in heaven — reigning, rejoicing, and reviewing the judgments of God.
Revelation 20:4 (KJV)
“And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them… and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”
This “judgment” is not condemnation, but vindication — God allowing His people to understand His justice.
The books of record are opened (Revelation 20:12), and the redeemed see the reasons behind every decision of God’s grace or judgment.
1 Corinthians 6:2–3 (KJV) – “Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? … Know ye not that we shall judge angels?”
For a thousand years, heaven resounds with praise, gratitude, and awe.
Every question is answered; every doubt is settled. The redeemed understand that God’s ways are perfect.
This is the ultimate Sabbath rest — not just physical, but spiritual — resting in the completed justice and mercy of God.
5. The End of the Thousand Years — Satan’s Last Deception
When the Millennium ends, something astonishing happens.
The dead who were not part of the first resurrection — the wicked of all generations — rise to face final judgment.
Revelation 20:5 (KJV) – “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.”
This is the second resurrection, the resurrection of condemnation (John 5:29).
The earth, once again filled with people, becomes the stage for Satan’s last attempt at rebellion.
Revelation 20:7–8 (KJV)
“And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
And shall go out to deceive the nations… to gather them together to battle…”
Satan rallies the wicked — from kings to commoners — to surround the New Jerusalem, which now descends from heaven to earth (Revelation 21:2).
The rebel host, vast as the sands of the sea, prepares for one final assault against God’s kingdom.
But evil’s story ends not in victory — but in fire.
6. The Final Judgment — Fire and Renewal
As the wicked surround the city, the books are opened once more — this time for them to see the truth of God’s justice.
Revelation 20:12 (KJV)
“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened… and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.”
Each life is revealed. Every act of rebellion and every opportunity for grace is made plain.
And then, in one final act of divine justice — fire descends from heaven.
Revelation 20:9–10 (KJV)
“And fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire…”
This is the second death (Revelation 20:14).
Evil is destroyed forever — no more temptation, no more pain, no more sin.
The fire that consumes also purifies, preparing the way for a new heaven and a new earth.
2 Peter 3:10–13 (KJV) – “The heavens shall pass away with a great noise… and the elements shall melt with fervent heat… Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
7. The New Creation — Eternity Begins
As the smoke clears, John sees a vision so glorious it defies imagination:
Revelation 21:1–3 (KJV)
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away…
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men…”
The curse is broken.
The separation between heaven and earth is gone.
God Himself dwells with His people — not through faith, but face to face.
The Millennium has ended, and eternal life has begun — a life without death, tears, or pain (Revelation 21:4).
The great controversy is over, and peace fills the universe forever.
8. The Meaning of the Millennium — God’s Justice and Love Revealed
The 1,000-year period is not merely a prophecy; it is a demonstration of God’s fairness, mercy, and justice.
It reveals:
That God’s judgment is transparent — nothing is hidden.
That Satan’s rebellion is exposed — his character stands condemned.
That the redeemed fully understand God’s love and wisdom.
That the universe is restored to harmony — free from doubt and sin forever.
Nahum 1:9 (KJV) – “Affliction shall not rise up the second time.”
The Millennium shows that God’s justice is not harsh, but holy.
He gives every soul — even the fallen — their day of reckoning and revelation before eternal peace begins.
9. Conclusion — The Thousand Years of Hope
The Millennium is the story of God’s final restoration — a thousand-year pause between partial destruction and final destruction of Satan, his angels, and the wicked resulting in a purification and renewal of the earth.
It is the great Sabbath of the universe, a time when all creation rests from sin’s curse.
And at the end of it all, God Himself makes everything new.
The same voice that said “Let there be light” will once again speak life into the world — this time, never to end.
Revelation 21:5 (KJV) – “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.”
The Millennium teaches us that God’s justice is perfect, His timing is precise, and His love endures forever.
For those who follow Christ, it is not a time to fear — but a promise to hold.
Because beyond the thousand years lies eternity with Jesus — the dawn that never fades, and the rest that never ends.
Reflection & Application Questions
What does the Millennium teach you about God’s justice and patience?
How does the “first resurrection” give believers hope for the future?
What comfort does the promise of a new heaven and new earth bring to you today?
How can understanding the Millennium strengthen your faith in God’s final plan?
COMMENTS:
Always Remember to take some time each day in Thoughtful Prayer and in His Holy Word the Bible.