Lesson 11 · March 14, 1908
The Millennium and Destruction of the Wicked
Questions
#### The Millennium.
- 1.What two events mark the beginning and the end of the millennium? Compare with .
- 2.In connection with the first resurrection what other very important event takes place? .
- 3.Where will the saints be during the thousand years following the first resurrection? In what work will they have a part? ; .
- 4.What effect does the coming of Christ have upon wicked men? .
- 5.What description is given by Jeremiah of the condition of the earth after its desolation? .
- 6.How is Satan effected by the translation of the saints and the death of the wicked? . Note 1.
Notes
#### Destruction of the Wicked.
- 7.What has God decreed concerning the sinner? ; .
- 8.Unto what are fallen angels and sinners reserved? .
- 9.What will come upon Satan and all his followers? ; .
- 10.How is this punishment designated? .
- 11.To what are the wicked compared? ; .
- 12.How complete will be the destruction of sin and sinners? . Note 2.
- 13.After the destruction by fire, how secure will be the universe against the affliction of sin? .
- 14.Where are the wicked to meet their fate? .
- 15.What will the fire which destroys Satan, fallen angels, and sinners do for the earth itself? .
- 16.When the first heaven and the first earth had thus passed away, what did the beloved disciple behold? .
- 17.What promises are made concerning the character of the inhabitants who dwell in this new eternal home? ; .
Notes
1. The word here translated "bottomless pit" signifies an abyss. It is a place or condition of darkness and desolation. It means a place of chaos, such as the earth was when darkness was upon the face of the deep, before God created light.
2. The language of this text is very clear and emphatic. "All that do wickedly," God says, shall in that day which is to burn "as an oven" be burned up. Anything can not be said to be burned up so long as it is still burning. God proposes to burn up sin, and in destroying that He must burn up those who cling to sin—those who fail to choose Jesus Christ. It should be observed that this destruction is so complete that Inspiration says there is neither "root [Satan] nor branch [sinners] left of sin. In we read: "Satan and his angels suffered long. Satan bore not only the weight and punishment of his own sins, but also of the sins of the redeemed host, which had been placed upon him; and he must also suffer for the ruin of souls he had caused. Then I saw that Satan and all the wicked host were consumed, and the justice of God was satisfied. . . . Said the angel, 'Satan is the root, his children are the branches. They are now consumed root and branch. They have died an everlasting death. They are never to have a resurrection, and God will have a clean universe.' "
Bible texts in this lesson
1 Thessalonians 4:16 · Revelation 20:4 · Revelation 20:5 · Revelation 20:6 · 1 Corinthians 6:1-3 · 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 · Jeremiah 4:23-26 · Revelation 20:1-3 · Ezekiel 18:4 · Romans 6:23 · 2 Peter 2:4 · 2 Peter 2:9 · Matthew 25:41 · Revelation 20:15 · Revelation 20:14 · Psalms 37:20 · Nahum 1:10 · Malachi 4:1 · Nahum 1:9 · Revelation 20:8 · Revelation 20:9 · 2 Peter 3:10-12 · Revelation 21:1 · 2 Peter 3:13 · Isaiah 60:21
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