Pastor Allen introduced Revelation chapter 20, highlighting its prophetic nature and the promises of Jesus’ return. He explained that Jesus would set foot on the earth and reign for 1,000 years, a period known as the millennial reign. During this time, those who endured the tribulation would be resurrected unto life, while others would not.

Pastor Allen described John’s vision of an angel, presumably Michael, who bound Satan and cast him into the bottomless pit. He emphasized the simplicity of God’s power, showing that a single angel could overpower the enemy, countering the idea of an epic battle between good and evil. He elaborated on the various names of Satan—such as the dragon, the serpent, and the devil—explaining their significance in understanding his character and tactics, especially his use of fear and deception.

The sermon continued with a description of the millennial kingdom, where Satan would be absent, brought peace, and restored many aspects of creation. Pastor Allen painted a vivid picture of how this world would differ without the influence of sin, mentioning the implications for society including the elimination of crime, violence, and corruption. He referenced several scriptures from Isaiah to describe this profound time of peace, with Christ ruling in Jerusalem.

As Pastor Allen delved deeper into Revelation, he explained the two resurrections detailed in the text. The first resurrection brought life to the martyrs of faith, allowing them to reign with Christ, while the second death awaited those who rejected Him. He communicated the urgency of making a decision for Christ and the eternal ramifications of that decision, cautioning listeners about the reality of judgment that awaits after death.

Finally, Pastor Allen described the great white throne judgment, illustrating the reality that all who reject Christ will be held accountable for their deeds. He highlights the peaceful assurance believers find in their names being written in the book of life through faith in Jesus. He closed with a challenge, urging the congregation to consider if their names were written in that book, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging sin and believing in Jesus for salvation.

Verses Used In Sermon (in order): Revelation 20:1-6, Isaiah 2:2-4, Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 65:19-20, Proverbs 22:6, Exodus 32:32-33, Psalm 69:28, Philippians 4:3, Revelation 13:8, Revelation 17:8, John 3:16, Romans 10:13

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