That's how I read the Bible, too.
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die." -- John 12:31-33 "Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
Satan prowled the earth in great power after Adam and before Christ. Once Christ appeared to all men, He proclaimed His victory over Satan and the advent of His kingdom.
"But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you." -- Matthew 12:28
I think Christians miss a great opportunity for confidence and strength by not believing Christ has put Satan on the defensive and the world is being transformed for the better as we preach the Gospel...
"So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed." -- Acts 19:20"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." -- Isaiah 55:11
Wherever God's people preach salvation and obediance to Jesus Christ, God's law, the kingdom of God advances.
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." -- Revelation 12:10"For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." -- Habakkuk 2:14
There is no "replacement" theology. There is but one flock, one shepherd, one church....Whether Christ comes today or in 10,000 years, Christians have a job to do that he gave to them. No amount of guessing will ever reveal itThat's how I read the Bible, too.
I guess it bears repeating.
Froliche Reformationstag, you-all.