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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie dive into the depths of Revelation in order to unravel the mysteries of the millennium. Join us as we dissect the intricate structure of the book, revealing how the wars described in various passages intertwine to paint a vivid picture of a present-day millennium. Don't miss out on the enlightening discussion that challenges traditional interpretations and unveils new insights into the prophetic text.

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Show Notes

Millenium: 1000 years–Christ’s rule 

Bridge section 19:11-21:8: 5 units 

19:11-16 Return (descent) of Christ

21:1-8 Intro to the descent of the New Jerusalem

3 units describe the judgment of Christ’s enemies

19:17-21 Judgment of Beast and False Prophet

20:1-10 Judgment of Satan

20:11-15 Judgment of Death and Hades

The war in 9:1-19 corresponds to the war in 16:12-16, 19:17-21, & 20:7-10

1. The repetition of the phrase, “to gather them together for the war” (16:14; 19:19; 20:8). 
2. The verb “gather” occurs only five times in the book of Revelation (16:14, 16; 19:17, 19; 20:8) all five occurrences are in these three accounts of “the war”: this links the passages
3. The war is waged by:

• “the war” which Satan wages upon his release 20:7 is waged by “the nations” who are “in the four corners of the earth” (20:8) 
• In 16:14, John says that “the war” is waged by, “the kings of the inhabited world.” 
• In 19:19, he says that “the war” is waged by, “the kings of the earth and their armies.”

4. Each of the accounts of “the war” is linked by the explicit indication that the enemies of Christ and the people of God are the Dragon (Satan), the Beast, and/or the False Prophet.

• In 16:12-16 all three are mentioned as instigators in “the war” (16:13). Then, 
• In 19:17-21, the Beast and the False Prophet wage war against Christ and His armies (19:19).