REVELATION ITS GRAND CLIMAX AT HAND!/Chapter Forty - The First Resurrection - Conclusion

How different from the earth's kings during Satan's tenure of authority! These have ruled at most for just a mere 50 or 60 years, and the great majority for just a few years.  Many of the have oppressed mankind. In any case, how could the nations benefit permanently under ever-changing policies?  In contrast, John says of the earth's  new rulers:  "But they will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for a thousand years." (Revelation 20:6b) With Jesus they will form the sole  government for a thousand years.  Their priestly service, in applying the merit of Jesus' perfect human sacrifice, will lift obedient humans to spiritual, moral, and physical perfection. Their kingly service will result in building a glogal human society that reflects Jehovah's righteousness and holiness. As judges for a thousand years, they, with Jesus will lovingly guide responsive humans toward the goal of everlasting life. - JOHN 3:16. 

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