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Christians believe in a God who is forgiving and kind, and who never leaves his followers behind. Furthermore, Christianity sometimes promotes the concept of sinners who are saved instead of being punished for their wrongdoings. The Bible has several episodes where apostles say that sinners have no place in heaven, and that there is no second chance for them. Also, it appears that those that have sinned will be taken by surprise, with no time to repent for their sins.
If one were to take into consideration all the details presented in the Book of Revelation, it would be possible for him or her to compare the start of the millennium from the book of Revelation with the start of Noah's journey, or with Lot's departure from Sodom and Gomorra. Both in Noah's and in Lot's case, the people that did not follow them died as a result of the flood, and, respectively, of the rain of fire. Apparently, those bound to follow Satan's ways are forever destined to do so. Satan is ultimately released by the final resurrection of the...
It can be considered that the ones that sin are actually the main actors in Satan's release.
All in all, the millennium present in the Book of Revelation may well be opposed to how people normally perceive it. Instead of being a period when humankind flourishes and only good things happen, it is possible for it to be a time of despair, when people are trying to recover by appealing to the divine.
Works cited:
1. Barr, David L. (2004). "Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students." Brill.
2. Fiorenza Schussler, Elisabeth. (1998). "The Book of Revelation: Justice and Judgment." Fortress Press.
Barr, David L. (2004). "Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students." Brill.
Barr, David L. (2004). "Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students." Brill.
Fiorenza Schussler, Elisabeth. (1998). "The Book of Revelation: Justice and Judgment." Fortress Press.
Works cited:
1. Barr, David L. (2004). "Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students." Brill.
2. Fiorenza Schussler, Elisabeth. (1998). "The Book of Revelation: Justice and Judgment." Fortress Press.
Barr, David L. (2004). "Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students." Brill.
Barr, David L. (2004). "Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students." Brill.
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