The Future Of The Kingdom

Since the Kingdom was a subsidiary government that Jehovah used to bring the earth and its human inhabitants into perfection and reconciliation to him, what role is there for the king Jesus Christ and the 144,000 kings and priests after the millenium? " Next, the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. For he must rule as king until God has put all enemies under his feet." - 1 Corinthians 15:24, 25.

When Christ hands over the Kingdom to God, how are the scriptures to be understood that speak of it as lasting forever? The Kingdom's accomplishments will endure forever. Christ will be honored forever because of his role in working for the vindication of God's sovereignty. But since sin and death are then completely removed, and mankind has been redeemed, this ends the need for him as a Redeemer. The Millennial Rule of the Kingdom will also have been fully accomplished so there will no longer be a need for a subsidiary government to remain between Jehovah and obedient mankind. Thus, "God may be all things to everyone." - 1Corinthians 15:28.

What future role will Christ and his joint rulers have after Millennial Reign is completed? The Bible does not say. Yet, we can be certain that Jehovah wil give them many further privileges of service throughout his creation. May all of us today uphold Jehovah's sovereignty and be granted eternal life, so that in the future, we will be alive to find out what Jehovah has purposed fo the King and his fellow kings and priests, as well as for his entire awesome universe!