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Dictionary of
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Definition of Millennial Kingdom |
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The period of time following the return of Christ
described in Revelation 20:1-10. The name is
derived from the reference to a thousand years.
There are numerous views surrounding what occurs during
this time and when it actually happens. Likewise,
some believe this time period to be a literal thousand
years while others see it as a symbolic time period
denoting an indefinite long period of time.
During this period of
time, Satan is bound and resurrected saints reign with
Christ. Once again, depending on the view one
adopts, these events could be literal or figurative.
The amillennial view sees this as occurring today as
Christ reigns within the hearts of believers.
Other views see this as still future.
See also
premillennialism and
postmillennialism for different
views concerning the Millennial Kingdom. For
further discussion see the article on the
Millennial
Kingdom.
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