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THE CHRIST OF REVELATION
Revelation has much to say about all three persons of the Godhead, but it is especially clear in its presentation of the awesome resurrected Christ who has received all authority to judge the earth. He is called Jesus Christ (1.1) the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth (1.5), the First and the last (1:17), He who lives (1:18), the Son of God (2:18), holy and true witness, the Beginning of the creation of God (3:14), the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David (5:5), a lamb (5:6), Faithful and true (19:11), The word of God (19:13), King of Kings, And LORD of LORDS (19:16), Alpha and Omega (22:13), the Bright and Morning star (22:13), and the Lord Jesus Christ(22:21).
This book is indeed "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" (1:1) since it comes from Him and centers on him. It begins with a vision of His glory, wisdom, and power (1), and portrays His authority over the entire church (2; 3). He is the lamb who was slain and declared worthy to open the book of judgment (5). His righteous wrath is poured out upon the whole earth (6-18), and He returns in power to judge His enemies and to reign as the lord over all (19; 20).He will rule forever over the heavenly city in the presence of all who know Him (21; 22). The Scriptures close with His great promise: " Behold, I am coming quickly" (22:7, 12), ""Surely I am coming quickly'" Amen. Even so come, come Lord Jesus "(22:20).

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The Millennium, a term meaning "thousand," refers to the thousand-year reign of Christ in connection with His return to earth. Some Christians believe the Millennium will be an age of blessedness on the earth. Some believe the Millennium is the present church age--a period of indefinite lenght. Still others regard the Millennium as a way of referring to the ages of eternity. The Bible's only specific mention of the Millennium is in the twentieth chapter of Revelation, a book of the visions and prophecies written by the apostle John while in exile on the Isle of Patmos off the coast of Asia Minor. Many Old Testament passages also seem to point to a millennium reign (Is. 11:4 ; Jer. 3:17 ; Zech. 14:9). Interpreters differ greatly in their understanding of the Millennium and when and how it will occur. Postmillennialists expect Christ's visible return to earth after the Millennium. They look for teaching and preaching to usher in a thousand years of peace and righteousness before Christ's return. Some postmillennialists believe this "golden age" has already begun, without our being able to mark a specific date when it started. Premillennialists, on the other hand , believe that Christ will return before the Millennium. Interpreting Revelation 20 literally, they hold that Christ will reign on earth (probably in Jerusalem) for a literal thousand years. According to this view, God's promises made to the nation of Israel will br fulfilled. Satan will be bound and cast into a bottomless pit during Christ's reign (Rev. 20:2, 3). All believers will be raised before the Millennium to share Christ's reign (Rev. 5:10; 20:4). The remaining dead wil wait for the second resurrection (Rev. 20:5). Premillennialists also believe that after the Millennium Satan will be released for a season but ultimately will be thrown into a "lake of fire" (Rev. 20:7, 10). Amillennialists interpret Christ's millennial reign in a spiritual sense. While beliving in the Lord's return, they reject a literal thousand-year reign on earth. Some see Christ's reign as having begun in His life or at the time of His resurrection. They cite Peter's declaration that Christ now rules from the right hand of God (Acts 2:33-36). The kingdom promises to Israel are viewed symbolically by amillennialists and are applied either to the church age or to the ages of eternity.