Millennium
1. Premillennialism Definition: Premillennialism teaches that Jesus Christ will return before the millennium, a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, to establish His kingdom. Two Variants: Historic Premillennialism: Holds that the church endures tribulation before Christ’s return. Focuses on the final, visible victory of Christ over sin and evil. Dispensational Premillennialism: Emphasizes a distinct timeline, including the rapture, a seven-year tribulation, and Christ's earthly reign. Key Biblical References: Revelation 20:1-6 – Describes Satan being bound for 1,000 years, the reign of Christ with resurrected saints, and the first resurrection. Explanation: Premillennialists interpret this as a literal sequence: Christ returns, binds Satan, and establishes His kingdom for a thousand years. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – Describes the rapture: believers will meet the Lord in the air. Explanation: Dispensationalists see this as a separate event from the Second Coming. Hi...