This lesson deals with the mortal nations who are the subjects of the Kingdom whose rulers with Christ are the Immortalized Saints.
Genesis 2:16,17 -- the law of God Genesis 3:1-6 -- the tempter, the temptation and sin 1 Corinthians 15:21,22 Romans 5:12-14 Romans 4:15,20 -- sin is the transgression of the law Romans 7:11 1 John 3:4 James 1:13-16 -- lust conceived bringeth forth sin and sin bringeth forth death Romans 3:23 -- all have sinned 1 John 1:8,9 -- even in the Church all sin The Tempter, Accuser and Deceiver = Satan Matthew 4:3 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Revelation 12:10,12 1 Peter 5:8,9 Hebrews 2:14
Sin Isaiah 65:20 Isaiah 35:8; 19:23 -- the unclean and fools not allowed to travel this 'highway' Zechariah 14:16-21 Ezekiel 40:39; 42:13; 43:19-27; 44:27-30; 45:17:25
Law and the Word of Jehovah Isaiah 2:3 Micah 4:2 Zechariah 14:8 Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:11 Isaiah 41:19,20
Satan Revelation 20:1-3,7,8-10 -- he is bound and cast into 'the bottomless pit' -- he is not allowed to tempt or deceive for 1000 years -- he is loosed and deceives the nations but does not succeed in his aim to bring war against the saints The Consequences for Satan Hebrews 2:14 -- to be destroyed Revelation 20:10 -- by fire Matthew 25:41 -- the same fire that will destroy all wicked
After the Millennium, the Little Season, and the Day of Judgment comes the New Heaven and New Earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. 2 Peter 3:12; Revelation 21:1 Revelation 21:4 -- these former things are passed away -- No more death. 1 Timothy 1:9 -- no law will be necessary -- law is not made for the righteous -- thus there is no more sin which bringeth forth death. -- The Immortalized Righteous will remain Luke 20:35,36 Psalm 37:34 Revelation 21:7 -- Sinners will not remain Malachi 4:1-3 Revelation 21:8
Ron Rankin December 1999