The Millenium is a metaphor for the church age.
In the present, the beast and the false prophet (the powers of satanically manipulated politics and false ideology) oppress and oppose the church, but satan himself is 'bound' in this period (the millenium). His powers are restricted and the nations are able to hear the gospel.
From a heavenly point of view, Christians already live and reign with Christ. However, in the very last days satan's power is released again on the earth, and a great period of deception and tribulation follows, including unprecedented assault on the church - the period of anti christ.
When Christ returns, with the saints, he destroys these powers and all those who followed them. satan shares the fate of his followers. after this, the dead are raised and judged. Death and Hades are destroyed, and unbelievers go to their punishment. A new heaven and earth are established. (John Richardson)
In the present, the beast and the false prophet (the powers of satanically manipulated politics and false ideology) oppress and oppose the church, but satan himself is 'bound' in this period (the millenium). His powers are restricted and the nations are able to hear the gospel.
From a heavenly point of view, Christians already live and reign with Christ. However, in the very last days satan's power is released again on the earth, and a great period of deception and tribulation follows, including unprecedented assault on the church - the period of anti christ.
When Christ returns, with the saints, he destroys these powers and all those who followed them. satan shares the fate of his followers. after this, the dead are raised and judged. Death and Hades are destroyed, and unbelievers go to their punishment. A new heaven and earth are established. (John Richardson)