Pre-trib Rapture is not scriptural

[Douglas Summers]

If Enoch and Elijah ascended to the third heaven were God sits on His throne then this makes what is said in John 3:13 a lie as flesh and blood can not enter into the third heaven where God sits on His throne.

We only make God out a liar when we do not understand what Christ was saying, therefore it does not fit our misunderstanding, or to fit into our theology, constructed by (everybody is wrong but I found the truth). Everyone may be wrong, but how do you know that you have the truth, and how did you get the truth you claim? Where do you think paradise is? Or Abraham's bosom? We can't bend or interpret the Scriptures to fit our theology. The Doctrine of Christ is His......not ours. He has told us what that is. Christ is straight forward with the Truth, he is not like men, so you can not take the second Adam and apply the first Adams logic to His teachings. A good example would be the word water in Christ's teaching, it does not mean baptism unless it is speaking about water baptism. Water is mostly referring to the word of God that washes a man clean by the Truth, and while the word of God can wash a man clean, after being clean, he still has to make a choice by faith in that truth. But many go on their own way after hearing the truth that enlightened them because the world was more appealing. You can find all this in Christ's Doctrine in Scripture, but not everyone is not looking for it, and while one may receive it in their heart, because and they don't understand it (or study the Scriptures to see if it is so), Satan will steal away what was sown in their heart. None of these people are saved until they call upon the name of the Lord. That is where many error in thinking a man is saved because he is washed with the word. And out of that misunderstanding, many false doctrines are formed.

 

[Douglas Summers]

People consistently overlook the fact that Jesus, in person, after the resurrection and before the ascension, said "All authority in heaven and earth have been given to me." (Mat 28:18) That is a clear statement that He was, from at least that moment until now, the ruler of heaven and earth.

More than that, He was the creator of heaven and earth, and all things within and without. So as the Son of man He rules, and as God He creates destroys and rebuilds as a refiner refines pure gold.

 

[Jim Parker]

More than that, He was the creator of heaven and earth, and all things within and without. So as the Son of man He rules, and as God He creates destroys and rebuilds as a refiner refines pure gold.

Even so.

 

[JLB]

So the fact that the people of Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia are not submitted to the king is not evidence that Jesus is not the king right now.

Who said Jesus wasn't King right now?

He is King of kings, and Lord of heaven and earth.

However, the kingdoms of this world still rule this world in wickedness and evil.

The Day is coming when they will be no longer, because the kingdoms of this world will be crushed, and consumed by the kingdom of God, in which there will be no trace of them left.

34 You watched while a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. Daniel 2:34-35


Read carefully:

the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

These two things will take place when... a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.


44 And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. 45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.”
Daniel 2:44-45


...in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

The kingdom of God has not fully manifested on earth, whereby... it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms,


Look around at the state this world is in, to deny that Satan is still the god of this world and evil men are still in power is to deny the truth.

The Day will come when Jesus Christ returns and puts an end to all rule and authority.

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. 24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. 1 Corinthians 15:20-24



JLB

 

[Douglas Summers]

The Day will come when Jesus Christ returns and puts an end to all rule and authority.

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. 24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. 1 Corinthians 15:20-24

Amen!

 

[Jim Parker]

(1) He is King of kings, and Lord of heaven and earth.
(2) However, the kingdoms of this world still rule this world in wickedness and evil.

I inserted numbers.
Right, (2) does not negate (1).
The King, in His infinite wisdom, grace and mercy, permits (2) to continue because "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."
( 2Pe 3:9 NKJV)

 

[Free]

Who said Jesus wasn't King right now?

He is King of kings, and Lord of heaven and earth.

However, the kingdoms of this world still rule this world in wickedness and evil.

The Day is coming when they will be no longer, because the kingdoms of this world will be crushed, and consumed by the kingdom of God, in which there will be no trace of them left.

34 You watched while a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. Daniel 2:34-35


Read carefully:

the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

These two things will take place when... a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.


44 And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. 45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.”
Daniel 2:44-45


...in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

The kingdom of God has not fully manifested on earth, whereby... it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms,


Look around at the state this world is in, to deny that Satan is still the god of this world and evil men are still in power is to deny the truth.

The Day will come when Jesus Christ returns and puts an end to all rule and authority.

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. 24 Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. 1 Corinthians 15:20-24



JLB

Already addressed this but you didn't respond: http://christianforums.net/Fellowsh...-is-not-scriptural.64053/page-44#post-1210408

 

[Free]

Should'nt satan be bound at this time,with no influence on the nations?

Of course he's bound.

Mat 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons."
Mat 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.
Mat 12:26 And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
Mat 12:27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.
Mat 12:28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Mat 12:29 Or how can someone enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. (ESV)

Note that immediately prior to speaking of the binding of the "strong man" (Satan), Jesus says that "the kingdom of God has come upon you."

As to "no influence on the nations," where do you get that idea from?

 

[for_his_glory]

We only make God out a liar when we do not understand what Christ was saying, therefore it does not fit our misunderstanding, or to fit into our theology, constructed by (everybody is wrong but I found the truth). Everyone may be wrong, but how do you know that you have the truth, and how did you get the truth you claim? Where do you think paradise is? Or Abraham's bosom? We can't bend or interpret the Scriptures to fit our theology. The Doctrine of Christ is His......not ours. He has told us what that is. Christ is straight forward with the Truth, he is not like men, so you can not take the second Adam and apply the first Adams logic to His teachings. A good example would be the word water in Christ's teaching, it does not mean baptism unless it is speaking about water baptism. Water is mostly referring to the word of God that washes a man clean by the Truth, and while the word of God can wash a man clean, after being clean, he still has to make a choice by faith in that truth. But many go on their own way after hearing the truth that enlightened them because the world was more appealing. You can find all this in Christ's Doctrine in Scripture, but not everyone is not looking for it, and while one may receive it in their heart, because and they don't understand it (or study the Scriptures to see if it is so), Satan will steal away what was sown in their heart. None of these people are saved until they call upon the name of the Lord. That is where many error in thinking a man is saved because he is washed with the word. And out of that misunderstanding, many false doctrines are formed.

Paradise is our place of comfort, rest and peace where we will be with the Lord forever. Abraham's bosom, which is only mentioned in Luke 16:19-31, is used in a parable as Jesus was using Abraham's bosom as a place of comfort where the beggar Lazarus went to when he died. Abraham's bosom is the same for all who are in Christ as when those who have died before us are laid in their grave, or as they sleep in the grave they are now in comfort as they sleep/rest until the coming of the Lord, 1Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Please show me my error in what I posted as John 3:13 can not be any clearer. It's also good to know there are three heavens as this might make it more clearer that Enoch, Elijah and Moses are not in heaven, but buried in the ground just like everyone who has died.


First heaven - The firmament, Earths Atmosphere -which is the immediate sky, where the “fowls of the heaven” (Genesis 2:19; 7:3,23; Psalms 8:8, etc.), “the eagles of heaven” (Lamentations 4:19), it is our atmosphere that surrounds the earth.

Second Heaven - Outer Space, the starry heavens (Deuteronomy 17:3; Jeremiah 8:2; Matthew 24:29).
The second heaven is the starry heavens, where our atmosphere ends. It is the heavens in which the sun, moon, and stars are fixed in orbit.

Third Heaven - This is where God, Jesus and the holy angels dwell plus the very breath of just men dwell as when we die it is that breath that returns back to God. It is called “The heaven of heavens,” (Deuteronomy 10:14; 1 Kings 8:27; Psalms 115:16; 148:4). (1Kings 8:27) - “The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. The third heaven is beyond the space and stars. Where no man has seen by telescope. This heaven is the dwelling-place of God.

 

[for_his_glory]

Kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are the same thing as Jesus was the kingdom of God here on earth when He walked amongst men as now the kingdom of heaven is within those whom are in Christ. The kingdom is spiritual as all things of God are Spiritual. In the end of days Gods kingdom will be brought down to earth as we dwell with Him in the new Jerusalem.

The kingdoms of this world have always been the kingdoms of God until sin was allowed to rule over His kingdoms/nations, but yet they are still God's and one day when the seventh trumpet sounds the kingdoms will once again become the kingdoms of God as in the beginning will be in the end for God is Alpha and Omega.

1Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.18 for he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Rev 11:14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. 15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

 

[Douglas Summers]

Paradise is our place of comfort, rest and peace where we will be with the Lord forever. Abraham's bosom, which is only mentioned in Luke 16:19-31, is used in a parable as Jesus was using Abraham's bosom as a place of comfort where the beggar Lazarus went to when he died. Abraham's bosom is the same for all who are in Christ as when those who have died before us are laid in their grave, or as they sleep in the grave they are now in comfort as they sleep/rest until the coming of the Lord, 1Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Luke 16:19-31 is not a parable. No matter how many times you say it is. Christ knew their names. People who's theology that does not fit Christ's teaching have to make it irrelevant to their own teachings with explanations like you gave. Of course their body does not go to be with the Lord, it is our Spirit. A new BODY is what we wait for or our HOPE, it is for, a NEW BODY. When Christ comes for The Church, we will be raised with a new body, and those who are alive, their bodies will change in an instant. (Rom. 8:22-25) (1 Cor. 15:51-53) (2 Cor. 5:1-10) We do not yet know what we would be, but when we see Him, we will be like Him. Some day, standing before the Lord He will ask, Did you not know? Did no one tell you? Did you not believe? No man is an island, and no man stands alone in Christ.

 

[Jim Parker]

Luke 16:19-31 is not a parable.

Yeah it is. But that changes nothing. It's a story (no film at eleven) to illustrate a reality.

If all the elements of the parable are not real then the parable becomes a fairy tale and Jesus didn't tell any fairy tales.

So, "Abraham's Bosom" is real; the fires of torment are real; the gulf between them is real; that they are conscious and in comfort or torment is real; and that they are awake, alert and communicating is real.

Christ knew their names.

So, one was named "Lazarus" and the other was named "a rich man"?

Of course their body does not go to be with the Lord, it is our Spirit. A new BODY is what we wait for or our HOPE, it is for, a NEW BODY. When Christ comes for The Church, we will be raised with a new body, and those who are alive, their bodies will change in an instant.

Exactly.

No man is an island, and no man stands alone in Christ.

Also exactly!

 

[Douglas Summers]

So, one was named "Lazarus" and the other was named "a rich man"?

When rich men stand at their judgment, The Lord will get out The Book, and their name will not be in it, and He will not know their name except that he was a rich man. Away from me, I do not know you.

God knows the beggars, poor, and downtrodden, They are the meek and the mild, and He knows their names written in the Book of life. They are a nuisance, a bother and an eyesore to the rich. They were Lazarus and the rich man. God knew Lazarus, He did not know the rich man.

 

[JLB]

Of course he's bound.

Mat 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons."
Mat 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.
Mat 12:26 And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
Mat 12:27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.
Mat 12:28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Mat 12:29 Or how can someone enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. (ESV)

Note that immediately prior to speaking of the binding of the "strong man" (Satan), Jesus says that "the kingdom of God has come upon you."

As to "no influence on the nations," where do you get that idea from?

These scriptures were written well after what you claim Jesus indicated.

But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
Acts 5:3

If Satan was bound then how did he fill this man's heart to lie?

to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and fromthe power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’
Acts 26:18

Paul was commissioned by the Lord Jesus to turn the Gentiles from the power of Satan, who is the God of this world.

But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:12

20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly...
Romans 16:20

This was written many years after Jesus spoke the words which you claim proves Satan is bound.

Satan is not bound but will be when Jesus returns.

JLB

 

[Free]

These scriptures were written well after what you claim Jesus indicated.

But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
Acts 5:3

If Satan was bound then how did he fill this man's heart to lie?

to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and fromthe power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’
Acts 26:18

Paul was commissioned by the Lord Jesus to turn the Gentiles from the power of Satan, who is the God of this world.

But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:12

20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly...
Romans 16:20

This was written many years after Jesus spoke the words which you claim proves Satan is bound.

Satan is not bound but will be when Jesus returns.

JLB

But what does Revelation say, specifically, about Satan being bound?

 

[n2thelight]

Of course he's bound.

Mat 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons."
Mat 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.
Mat 12:26 And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
Mat 12:27 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.
Mat 12:28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Mat 12:29 Or how can someone enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. (ESV)

Note that immediately prior to speaking of the binding of the "strong man" (Satan), Jesus says that "the kingdom of God has come upon you."

As to "no influence on the nations," where do you get that idea from?

I don't even know where to begin ,as you didn't address my question

I'll start here

"Revelation 20:2 "And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,"

The above starts the Mil,ie the Day of the Lord

"Revelation 20:3 "And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season."

He can't be bound because if he were, the evil we see now, would not be happening!!!

 

[Free]

I don't even know where to begin ,as you didn't address my question

I'll start here

"Revelation 20:2 "And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,"

The above starts the Mil,ie the Day of the Lord

"Revelation 20:3 "And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season."

He can't be bound because if he were, the evil we see now, would not be happening!!!

I completely addressed your question. Please reread my post.

 

[JLB]

But what does Revelation say, specifically, about Satan being bound?

It says Satan is bound after Jesus Christ returns with His saints, at the resurrection.

Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while.4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. Revelation 20:1-6


Jesus has just left heaven to return with His saints. Here's the context -

11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head weremany crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And He has onHis robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, “Come and gather together for the supper of the great God,18 that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people,free and slave, both small and great.”

19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.21 And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; Revelation 19:11-20:2


Like I said, Satan is not bound, and continues to be the god of this world, and will do so until Jesus Christ returns, on the last day to gather His people, at His coming, and destroy the antichrist, by which He puts an end to all rule and authority.


JLB

 

[n2thelight]

I completely addressed your question. Please reread my post.

Matt 12 has nothing to do with satan being bound

 

[Free]

It says Satan is bound after Jesus Christ returns with His saints, at the resurrection.

Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while.4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. Revelation 20:1-6


Jesus has just left heaven to return with His saints. Here's the context -

11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head weremany crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And He has onHis robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, “Come and gather together for the supper of the great God,18 that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people,free and slave, both small and great.”

19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.21 And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; Revelation 19:11-20:2


Like I said, Satan is not bound, and continues to be the god of this world, and will do so until Jesus Christ returns, on the last day to gather His people, at His coming, and destroy the antichrist, by which He puts an end to all rule and authority.


JLB

You are not reading close enough. What is specifically said in verse 3 regarding Satan being bound?