" SATAN BOUND "

When is the last time that you studied the book of Revelation? I just finished it once again and it was luminous. Revelation 20:1-3 (1) And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great Chain. (Abyss = The Bottomless Pit). (2) He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or satan, and bound him for a Thousand Years. (3) He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a Short Time." The thing that excites me is that Christ will return, defeat satan, and reign forever! Now, whatever and whenever the millennium is, Jesus Christ will unite all believers; therefore, we should not let this issue divide us. John doesn't say why God once again sets satan free, but it is part of God's plan for judging the world. Perhaps it is to expose those who rebel against God in their hearts and confirm those who are truly faithful to God. Whatever the reason, satan's release results in the final destruction of all evil (Rev. 20:14-15). (14)" Then Death and Hades were thrown into the Lake Of Fire. This is second death, the Lake Of Fire. (15) And if anyone's name was not found written in the Book Of Life, he was thrown into the Lake Of Fire." LAST POINT: Death and Hades are thrown into the Lake Of Fire. God's judgment is finished. The Lake Of Fire is the ultimate destination of everything wicked - Satan, the Beast, the False prophet, the Demons, Death, Hades, and all those whose names are not recorded in the Book Of Life because they did not place their faith in Jesus Christ. Now John's vision does not permit any gray areas in God's judgment. If by faith we have not identified with Christ, confessing him as Lord, there will be no hope, NO SECOND CHANCE,NO OTHER APPEAL. Until Next Time... Jim,