Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Scripture appears to indicate that King David will hold some exalted position in the millennial kingdom (Jer 30:9; Ezk 37:24-25). The twelve apostles will be commissioned to rule over the twelve tribes (Matt 24:29-30).

Those faithful to employ what Christ gave them will be rewarded with ruling responsibilities.

The church will also enjoy ruling responsibilities.

The nature of the millennium

Spiritual Blessings of the Millennium

Peace

This is one of those wonderful passages of Scripture:

And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. (Isaiah 2:4)

This will not be experienced until the Millennium. Only then will there be world peace.

The day is coming when there will be peace. In fact, Isaiah also indicates in chapter 9 that there will be no end to His peace.

Righteousness

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. (Isaiah 32:17)

Our Lord will be a King who reigns in righteousness (Isa. 32:1). Righteousness will be the belt of His loins (11:5). With righteousness He shall judge the poor (11:4; 16:5). Zion shall be called the city of righteousness (1:26). Only the righteous shall enter the kingdom at its inauguration (Matt. 25:37), and those who thirst after righteousness shall be filled (5:6).

Holiness

And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem. (Isaiah 4:3)

Holiness is one of the things that characterizes the Millennium. The word holiness literally means separation, a thing set apart. We shall be holy as He is holy. There will be a separation from all that is contrary to God’s moral law.

Glory

Not only does Isaiah mention peace, righteousness and holiness, but we’re also told here that glory is another spiritual blessing during the Millennium.

When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning. And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night for upon all the glory shall be a defence. (Isaiah 4:4, 5)

God’s glory will be continually evident throughout the Millennium.

Joy

Therefore with joy shall you draw water out of the wells of salvation. And in that day shall you say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. (Isaiah 12:3, 4)

To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3