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How do we know the thousand years in Revelation is symbolic?

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The thousand years in Revelation 20 is symbolic, representing the New Testament gospel age rather than a literal time period.

The interpretation of the thousand years in Revelation 20 as symbolic comes from understanding the literary and historical context of the Book of Revelation. In scripture, numbers often carry symbolic meanings. For instance, the number seven symbolizes perfection and completion, while a thousand can indicate an infinite or unquantifiable period. The thousand years here is understood to signify the entire New Covenant age, where Christ reigns and actively works through His Church until His second coming. This interpretation aligns with other biblical principles of eschatology that do not support a strictly literal interpretation of this time frame.
Scripture References: Revelation 20:1-6, 2 Peter 3:8

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