Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the abyss and a huge chain. He seized the dragon, the old snake, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the abyss, then locked and sealed it over him. This was to keep him from continuing to deceive the nations until the thousand years were over. After this he must be released for a little while. Then I saw thrones, and people took their seats on them, and judgment was given in their favor. They were the ones who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and God’s word, and those who hadn’t worshipped the beast or its image, who hadn’t received the mark on their forehead or hand. They came to life and ruled with Christ for one thousand years. The rest of the dead didn’t come to life until the thousand years were over. This is the first resurrection. Favored and holy are those who have a share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will rule with him for one thousand years. (Revelation 20:1-6, CEB)
This is the first resurrection? There are multiple resurrections?
This is a vision of what eternity and heaven will be like. And it is to give hope to those who were under oppression.
Those who didn’t follow the beast or get the mark will be a part of the first resurrection and rule with Christ for 1000 years.
If you are a follower of Jesus and love like God told us to, you will be a part of the first resurrection. We will show that love is king and God loves all, and human rules and divisions do not apply.
Love like Jesus, unconditionally, and know that is what God calls you to do.
Loving People. Loving God.
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