Rev. 20:2, 3: “He [the heavenly King, Jesus Christ] seized the dragon, the original serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. And he hurled him into the abyss and shut it and sealed it over him, that he might not mislead the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After these things he must be let loose for a little while.” (Thus mankind will be freed from the satanic influence that has made life very difficult for people who want to do what is right. Gone will be the diabolic influence that has caused acts of extreme inhumanity and the demonic influence that has filled the lives of many with fear.)
This will begin at the end of Armageddon, Isaiah prophesied: “And they will certainly build houses and have occupancy; and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. . . . For like the days of a tree will the days of my people be; and the work of their own hands my chosen ones will use to the full.”—Isaiah 65:17-23; 2 Peter 3:13.
These promises had a minor fulfillment in the restoration of the Jews to their land in 537 B.C.E. They are having a far greater fulfillment in a spiritual way in this 20th century, and they give indications of what life will be like during the Millennial Rule of Christ’s Kingdom over the earth. Now when we analyze Isaiah’s words we immediately see that they imply meaningful activity, creative work. This building and planting program will last for a long time because housing will be needed not just for the Armageddon survivors but also for the billions who will return progressively during the resurrection. What endless possibilities there will be for architectural initiative and variety of design!—Revelation 16:14-16; 21:3, 4.
Just think of what the resurrection itself implies. Your ancestors will be raised from the dead. Your genealogy will unfold before your very eyes! You will be able to trace your roots and origin, not from dry records, but by talking with your resurrected forebears. That certainly will not be boring!—John 5:28, 29.
In addition, during the Thousand Year Rule of Christ’s Kingdom a worldwide educational program will be carried out to bring the resurrected ones up to date on the fulfillment of God’s purposes toward the earth and what they must do in order to merit life forever. Doubtless Jehovah will reveal new instructions suited to mankind’s changed circumstances. The people will then be judged by the laws and instructions in the “scrolls” opened during Christ’s Millennial Reign.—Revelation 20:12.
Good News indeed!!
2007-07-14 14:48:46
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answered by Suzette R 6
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Yeah, somebody on Yahoo Answers knows the answer even though people have been debating it for thousands of years.
The true prophets are on YA.
According to the Bible, Jesus said nobody knows when it's going to start, but you'll know it when you see it.
So that's about all the answer anybody's come up with so far.
2007-07-14 17:36:06
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answered by SlowClap 6
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No such thing will happen. Saints are suppose to be reigning right now. It is a kingdom of peace, it is reigning within, it shall ever increase in my soul. We possess it right
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when we're saved from all sin. And shall last while the ages shall roll.
2007-07-14 17:48:27
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answered by 1saintofGod 6
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It begins after the 5 month reign of anti-christ.
Immediatly after the great earthquake that destorys Jerusalem
( not for sunday school christians )
2007-07-14 17:35:20
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answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7
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It's the thousand years when Jesus and his co-rulers will rule over mankind in God's Kingdom. We don't know when it will begin; Jesus himself doesn't even know; God hasn't revealed it to anyone. :)
2007-07-14 17:35:57
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answered by BluSkye 2
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it starts on 30th February...
2007-07-14 17:35:08
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answered by Sir Alex 6
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