Revelation

v1 – angel – means a messenger/dispatched by God

Bottomless pit – this is the shaft that descends down into hell that can be closed or opened

vs2-3 – dragon – is satan and is a picture of a hideous monster

devil – means adversary and foe

satan – means adversary

-satan is thrown down the shaft and rendered helpless with chains

-Col 2:15 – satans weapons have been stripped from him & he is shamed publicly

v4 – the believers will reign during the 1,000 year millenial reign of Jesus Christ

-our position during the millenial is determined by our works while serving Jesus

                             THE MILLENIAL

1. satan is bound for 1,000 years – Rev 20:1-3

-the earth changes because of this – no more wars

2. there is a society of people who live on earth – Matthew 24:40-41

3. the government of the millenial is run by Jesus – Isaiah 9:6

-it is a theocracy run by Jesus

4. Characteristics of the 1,000 year millenial

-human life prolonged – Is 65:17-25

-changes in the animal kingdom – Is 11:6-9

5. Satan is loosed after the millenial ends – Revelation 20:5-10

v5 – the rest of the dead –  are unbelievers judged at the Great White Throne Judgment

vs5b-6 – the First Resurrection

-this is the resurrection of the believer

-v6a – this means they go to heaven

-v6b – the 2nd death are unbelievers being thrown into the lake of fire

v7 – satan is loosed from the pit after the millenial ends

-people will reject Jesus during this time as they were created with a free will

v8 – satan deceives people and wants to defeat God’s kingdom.  He comes up against Israel

v9 – God judges the unbelievers with fire

v10 – the devil is permanently dealt with now.  He is cast into the lake of fire

v11 – a great, huge and biggest throne ever seen is present

white – represents righteousness

Throne – Jesus is still on the throne

Heaven and earth flee away – this simple refers to the fact that no one will be able to hide from the Lord

verse 12 – this is the judgment of the unbeliever

 -The Book of Life –  has all of the names of the believers in it

-other books – list the works and deeds of people

v13 – this is a resurrection – everyone is resurrected and stands before the Lord

v14 – the 2nd death is the final resting place for all believers

v15 – this is a persons; willful choice – whether they go to heaven or hell