The Mystery of the Millennium Weighing the Evidence

Do the scriptures support a literal thousand-year kingdom age after the second coming of Christ, or will God's people experience the glorified eternal state of the new heavens and new earth?

Many Christians have been taught that Jesus Christ will rule on earth for a thousand years after His second coming, in a kingdom age called "the millennium." Others believe that the millennium is happening now where Christ is ruling from heaven. How do faithful Christians arrive at different conclusions?

Many would never consider changing how they view the rapture and the second coming because they are so invested in their system of interpretation. Many Christians, rather than investigating the biblical merit of other views, dismiss them as untrue. Even in the face of strong biblical evidence that may conflict with their belief, they do not want to change. This book will challenge your understanding of end time events by presenting some fascinating scriptural evidence for your consideration.

The mystery surrounding the millennium is explored by addressing five pivotal questions in uncovering the meaning of the thousand years mentioned in Revelation chapter 20:

1. How do you interpret Revelation 20:1-10? (Literally or symbolically)
2. When will death be no more?
3. How many physical resurrections can there be based on 1 Corinthians 15?
4. Who is the "he" who will put a stop to sacrifice and offering in Daniel 9:27?
5. Is the book of Revelation chronological or recapitulative?

Your answers to these questions are framed by the lens of interpretation you use. The two most popular viewpoints, the premillennial and a-millennial positions, will be contrasted in a fair and balanced study.

This book takes a fresh look by weighing the biblical evidence to answer these questions about the millennium. Its intent is to trigger your awareness of the different views concerning the millennium and to inspire you to further study. Lay aside what you have always heard and take an impartial look of what the Bible really says or does not say. You may be surprised at what you discover.

Craig Cordle has spent forty years in the teaching ministry with a passion in Bible end time prophecy. His insight in this area and impartially on the subject provides a unique perspective in addressing questions concerning the millennium and Bible eschatology.