In Revelation 20 we read about Satan being thrown into the Abyss for 1,000 years, about that saints reigning with Christ for 1,000 years, and then about Satan being released from the abyss to decieve the nations one more time.
First of all, is there any place in scripture that indicates WHY Satan must have this last opportunity to deceive the nations?
Also, in Rev. 19:17-18, we see an angel telling the birds of the air to come and eat all flesh. If this is so, and if all the wicked are in the grave awaiting judgement, who are these people numbered "like the sand of the seashore" who try to raise up against God? Forgive me for my misunderstanding, but it seems to me that only the saints should be alive during this period.
First of all, is there any place in scripture that indicates WHY Satan must have this last opportunity to deceive the nations?
Also, in Rev. 19:17-18, we see an angel telling the birds of the air to come and eat all flesh. If this is so, and if all the wicked are in the grave awaiting judgement, who are these people numbered "like the sand of the seashore" who try to raise up against God? Forgive me for my misunderstanding, but it seems to me that only the saints should be alive during this period.