Chapter Forty/Crushing the Serpent's Head - The First Resurrection - Conclusion

 How different from earth's kings during Satan's tenure of authority! These have ruled at most for a mere 50 or 60 years, and the great majority for a just a few years. Many of them have oppressed mankind. In any case, how could the nations benefit permanently under ever-changing rulers with ever-changing policies? In contrast, John says of earth's new rulers: "But they will be priests of God and of 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 global 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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