I believe the below text is what SJ was attempting to share with you all.
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It is really not so very hard to understand the chronology of events spoken about here; it's just that the propaganda of religion, used to mislead, if possible, even the chosen one . . . can make it all seem confusing. If you will bear with me, I will explain. Please, do not ready anything into my "tone," however, other than a desire to help set matters straight. For those who need it, I will include scriptures and verses in support, although please be advised that these are merely a sample - there are a plethora of others that could be used as well. Now, then:
Who takes part in 1,000 year reign? Those who rule with Christ. (Revelation 19.4, 6)
Who are those who rule with Christ? Those who take part in the first resurrection. (Revelation 19:6)
Who take part in the first resurrection? 144,000 from among the sons of Isarel AND a great crowd which no man is able to number. (Revelation 7:4, 9, 14, 15; Revelation 5:9, 10; Romans 11:25, 26)
Who are the 144,000? They are those who are "sealed" from among Israel, in order to fulfill the promises God made to Abraham and David (Genesis 22:18; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isa. 9:7).
Who is the "great crowd"? They are people from every nation, tribe and tongue, including, but not limited to Israel, who, along with the 144,000, make up "spiritual" Israel. These replace those of "natural" Israel, formerly the chosen nation, who rejected the King God chose and appointed over them, Christ. (Acts 13:45, 46; Romans 11:17-24; Matt. 23:37-39)
When is the first resurrection? When the Christ returns in full.
What does "return in full" mean? It means that although he is present now, and with us (Matthew 28:20b), he is invisible now. Like the Father (Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 11:27; John 1:18; 1 Timohty 1:17). That is because, like the Father, he is a spirit. (John 4:24; 2 Cor. 3:17 -- If you're using NWT, please see footnote and App. 1D) But at some point, he will return and every eye will see him (Rev. 1:7). For now, it is only those with eyes of "faith" who can see him. (2 Cor. 5:7)
When does Christ return "in full"? Immediately after the "great tribulation." (Matt. 24:29-31) His arrival is heralded by an angel of the Ark [of the Covenant], Michael, whose voice sounds like a trumpet (Rev. 1:9; 4:1; 1 Thess. 4:16; Matt. 24:31; please note that, like the Father, my Lord's voice sound "as of many waters" -- Rev. 1:15; Eze. 43:2)
What happens when he arrives in full? Those who belong to him and have died are surrected into spirit bodies; those who belong to him and have not died are instantly changed into spirit bodies. At the same time. (Check out the Kingdom Interlinear or Diaglott. The Greek reads "at the same time" or "simultaneously, while the NWT text omits it.) One group does not "go" or change (metamorph) before the other. (1 Thess. 4:15-17; 1 Cor. 15:23, 50-53; John 11:25, 26).
And then what? Then they are taken to the spirit realm, which they can now enter because they have on "white robes," spirit bodies (flesh with its blood cannot enter into the spirit real). (John 3:5-7; 1 Cor. 15:50) There, in the "house" of God, the Father, they are joined in "marriage" to the Lamb, the Son - Christ (Rev. 19:7, 9; Matt. 22:8) - and become one spirit (1 Cor. 6:17; 12:13; 2 Cor. 3:17) - the same as when a man and woman are joined in marriage in the flesh and become one flesh (Gen. 2:24) - and of one Body, with Christ as the Head (Eph. 1:22, 23; 4:4, 15, 16; Col. 1:18).
So they become one person? Sort of. They are still separate entities, of course, like a man and woman, but now are in unity, unified by means of a shared spirit, the spirit of God. By means of this unity, they become the "bride" of, and thus joint heirs with Christ. (Romans 8:17; Eph. 1:11; Hebrews 1:2; Luke 22:30)
When does the "great tribulation" occur? Actually, it "occurs" twice (as does almost everything related to that which is spiritual: it has a fleshly fulfillment, as well as a spiritual one). It first occurred during the period between 30AD, which Christ was killed, until the fall of the temple at Jerusalem around 70AD. It was manifest by the slaughter of "christians" at the hands of Jews and Romans. Spiritually, however, we do not know when it will occur.
The only way we can know would be if Christ told us, and since he said he didn't know, then he can't tell us. So what do we do? Nothing, really, other than stay awake and "seek the kingdom" (which is another topic altogether and has absolutely nothing to do with going door-to-door peddling books and magazines, or attending assemblies . . . or hypocritically judging others). In the meantime, we live our lives and do it with joy, for joy is a fruit of God's spirit.
What happens during the 1,000 years? First Christ and his bride sit down on their thrones, after which they begin the separation of the "sheep" and the "goats." What this is about, how it occurs and why is outside the scope of this thread and for another time.
What about thsoe who do not "belong" to Christ? These (the "rest" of thte dead) are not resurrected until the end, the "last day," when Christ hands the Kingdom over to the Father for judgment. (1 Cor. 15:24; Rev. 20:5; John 11:24)
What happens to them? That is outside the scope of this subject and thus for another thread.
What about Christ's reign? When did it begin? At Pentecost 30AD (please note the year), when he was "inaugurated" as king and priest, in the manner of Melchizedek and as manifest by the outpouring of God's holy spirit, which outpouring he was granted to do by means of becoming king. Prior to that, holy spirit was poured out/granted by God. (Matt. 28:18; 1 Cor. 15:25; Heb. 5:6, 9; 6:20; 7:21 - If you are using NWT, please refer to footnote for Heb. 6:9).
When will his reign end? Never. It is forever and to time indefinite. (Ps. 145:13; Dan. 2:44) There is a biref period of pause, however, when he hands rulership back over to the Father (Rev. 15:24), but that is merely for God's judgment of those who take part in the second resurrection (Dan. 7:9, 10; Rev. 20;11-15). For although all authority to judge was given Christ, he judes no man. (John 3:17; 8:15; John 12:47) After God's judgment, Christ then inherits the kingdom in full . . . alone. His promise to his brothers that they would rule with him will have been fulfilled.
And so, in order that we do not get too far off topic, I will end here.
May the underserved kindness and mercy of my God and Father, the Most Holy One of Israel, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whose name is JAH . . . of Armies . . . and the peace of His Son and Christ, my Lord, JAHESHUA MISCHAJAH, be upon you, if you so wish it.
Servant to the Household of God, Israel, and slave of Christ.
SJ
