Is There Ever Really An End?

Q. During the Millennium it seems in a way that it starts all over. I understand that the believers that were taken up in the rapture will already be in Heaven with God eternally, but then it seems that life just starts all over with the Millennium. Almost like it started with Adam and Eve, but instead with several people. People again will have to choose God or Satan and again there will be one final fight and judgment at the end of the Millennium. What do you think? Is there ever really an end?

A. You’re right.  In many ways it does start over, at least on Earth.  And though Millennial man will have several advantages over Adam and Eve, the end result will be just the same.  For example, the first generation of Millennial believers will all be born again believers with personal experience of what it feels like to suffer the Wrath of God.  Second, the Messiah won’t be some far off hope, but will be their King.  Third, Satan will be bound.

But even that won’t be enough to prevent man from rebelling as soon as the opportunity presents itself.  Aside from giving Israel the promised Kingdom, the purpose of the Millennium will be to prove conclusively that there are no conditions under which natural man can live in peace with God.

But the Millennium is man’s last chance.  After the final judgment, his 7,000 year saga will end, and eternity will begin.