Christ Reigns While Evil Rages
In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores Revelation Chapter 20, focusing on the binding of Satan and the reign of Christ. He delves into the imagery of an angel binding the dragon, Satan, for a thousand years to prevent him from deceiving the nations for a final battle. Pastor Mark explains the theological interpretations of 'Premillennial, Postmillennial, and Amillennial' views of the millennium. He emphasizes the significance of Christ's victory on the cross as a decisive defeat over Satan and encourages believers to live from that victory despite ongoing trials and evil in the world. The sermon concludes with a call to embrace Christ's reign and find assurance in the ultimate defeat of evil.
05:13 Introduction to Revelation Chapter 20
06:20 The Problem of Evil and Christ's Reign
09:12 Understanding the Millennium
13:35 The Binding of Satan
22:40 The Nature of Satan's Deception
24:41 Satan's Deception and the Binding
27:01 The Significance of the Cross
30:20 The Reign of Martyrs and Believers
34:27 Spiritual Resurrection and Conversion
43:00 The Final Battle and Satan's Defeat
48:23 Living from Victory