"The Millennium" in Revelation 20 is perhaps the most hotly contested passage in the book. But if we can look past the bluster of theological debate, we find that the image of the 1,000-year reign of Christ with his saints fits nicely within the book of Revelation, and is totally consistent with the book's messages and exhortations. Is the Millennium a future golden age where Jesus rules on the earth? Is it a picture of the current age before Jesus returns? Listen to Pastor Kyle expound on the themes and encouragements in this important chapter.

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They Will Reign with Him for a Thousand Years

Following the beautiful image of the marriage supper of the Lamb, John's vision zips back in time to show us another depiction of Christ's return in judgment. The "battle scene" at the end of history reveals Jesus Christ in undeniable power, zealous for the honor of his name, and swift to claim full victory. This vision of the Lord should fill Christians with reverence and worship.

King of Kings and Lord of Lords

The judgment of Babylon is followed by a glorious portrayal of exuberant worship in heaven, as the Church of Jesus gathers at a banqueting table for the "marriage supper of the Lamb." This scene provides powerful encouragement to weary Christians, and a poignant picture of God's abundant grace in the gospel.

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Guest preacher Mike Christ unpacks Paul's teaching in Romans 7 about our new identity in Jesus Christ, and how having "died to the law" frees us into a whole new kind of being and living in union with Christ.

That You May Belong to Another

Revelation 18 portrays the destruction of Babylon, the great kingdom of man that opposes God and persecutes his people. In Babylon's depravity, Babylon's destruction, and Babylon's danger, Christians receive powerful encouragement - and pointed warnings - to remain faithful to Jesus Christ in this godless age.

Fallen Is Babylon the Great

In a new vision, John is introduced to a beautiful woman sitting on a scarlet beast - Babylon the Prostitute. The sharp imagery of this vision portrays the real, ever-present temptations of idolatry, greed, and immorality in "the city of man." God's people are called to discernment and endurance in the face of these Satanic seductions.

A Woman on a Scarlet Beast

Revelation 15-16 provide a sobering picture of God's final wrathful judgment upon a rebellious world. Borrowing heavily from the Exodus story and the plagues God sent upon Egypt, John conveys two undeniable realities: God delivers his people, and God destroys his enemies.

Seven Angels with Seven Plagues

Chapter 14 concludes the cycle begun in Chapter 12, as the Lamb gathers his saints to himself and executes inescapable justice upon the wicked. This vivid chapter, juxtaposing full salvation against final judgment, is a sobering call to Christians to persevere in their faith.

The Harvest of the Earth

John' vision introduces the Dragon's two primary agents in his war against the Church, in the form of two fearsome beasts who arise from the sea and the earth. These beasts represent Satan's primary tools in his effort to destroy, disrupt, and divide the people of God. Awareness of these dangers calls for endurance, faith, and wisdom on the part of God's people in this treacherous age.

And They Worshiped the Beast

Weekly sermons from Kyle Carlson, pastor of Imprint Community Church in Perry Hall, MD.

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