This Christian doesn't see that in the Revelation. There are a growing number of us that believe the millennial reign is in heaven by the 144,000 that were raptured around 70 A.D. during the first resurrection, The bible, and a literal interpretation of the words of Jesus, support our interpretation. Even history is on our side.
We can debate this on another thead, if you like; but I will challenge such assertions whenever I see them.
>>>The release of Satan is stated in the same chapter 20 and then we see the eternal Kingdom of God ushered in with no end.<<<
That part we can mostly agree on. The difference is, we believe the eternal kingdom, with Christ sitting on David's Throne in heaven, began prior to the day of Pentecost, as is mentioned in Acts 2. Christ had indicated the Kingdom of Heaven was in place during his time on earth:
"And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force." (Mat 11:12)
>>>There is, however, another view which should give you more pause and concern than pre-trib rapture adherents. That would be the full prederist view. That view believes the second coming of Christ happened back in 70 AD.<<<
That is another view, altogether: the Preterist interpretation. It doesn't make sense to me, any more that a 1,000 year physical reign on earth. Both interpretations are full of innuendo. Somewhere in between is where I stand. My views are more closely aligned with those of the reformed Presbyterian, except for maybe the timing of the first resurrection. I believe it happened exactly like Christ said it would: in the lifetime of his disciples. The second resurrection occurs at the final judgement, after Satan is defeated. That is when every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess. Those of the first resurrection (the good guys: the holy ones) are exempt from the final judgement, as is written.
Philip
I am glad you are not a full prederist and do see a literal Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Sure, if you start a thread I will participate. I would actually like to see your views presented instead of what I usually see from others that being trying to prove their points by using contrasts.