Jesus and the redeemed return to Earth.
The Earth’s population will be significantly larger by the end of the Millennium because of the resurrection of those who have chosen to remain God’s enemies throughout Earth’s history. They did not accept God’s unconditional gift of life in Jesus Christ to the dying world. Therefore, their names are not in the Book of Life, belonging to the Lamb that was slain. In contrast, those who have crucified themselves and accepted Christ’s perfect and eternal life have passed from death to life and cannot be judged again. John 3:18. However, those who have not crucified their sinful nature and accepted the righteous life of Jesus Christ must suffer the same consequences as sin itself: eternal death. Revelation 20:7–15.
Those living on Earth will be displeased with what unfolds at the end of a thousand years. The feared cosmic invasion has become reality. The redeemed have returned with their God and Savior to inhabit the new heaven and new Earth. John observed the scene that would culminate in a tragic outcome for those on Earth: “I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice, he judges and wages war.” Revelation 19:11. The rider on the white horse is Jesus Christ. The many crowns he wears symbolize his victories over Satan, the Enemy. Jesus not only defeated the prince of this world but also conquered death and abolished the work of the Devil, as 1 John 3:8 states. Consequently, he has the right to wear both the victor’s and royal crowns, because he is the King of kings.
Jesus is riding a white horse at the end of a thousand years, but He is not alone. With Him are those who are victorious in Jesus Christ; therefore, they are also riding on white horses. Revelation 19:14. At the end of the millennium, Satan does not ride a white horse because he is no longer a victor but a defeated foe. The opening of the first seal depicts Satan as a victor riding a white horse. However, Jesus has defeated Satan. John 12:31; 16:33. The armies of heaven are dressed in white robes because they have washed them in the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 7:14 The Lamb, now as the King of kings, leads the righteous in Him. The Lamb made those who are victorious in Him kings and priests serving God. Revelation 1:6. Jesus Himself has a name no one knows; no one has the right to possess it. His name is “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS” Revelation 19:16. The great day of the Lord has come, and everyone will see it. However, where will He come from?
The attack on the new Jerusalem; read the next blog.