Except that the Bible never says that Jesus will rule from the earth. ...
I think the point is, satan has "ruled" this earth for 6,000 years and will attempt to totally destroy mankind. Jesus will rule the earth for 1,000 years of PEACE without his influence, (he will be cast into the pit), and after the thousand years are ended satan will be released for a SECOND attempt to destroy mankind, but will be judged for eternity.
Of course there are FALSE doctrines which insist that the New Jerusalem will come "down" to the earth (remember, it's 1,500 miles in the X, Y, & Z dimensions, -- coincidentally LIKE A SPHERE) and they insist that Jesus will RESTORE the earth. What a bunch of nonsense. We will follow after the DEAD are raise, to be with the LORD forever in the air.
But to get there, we have "
endure" the tribulation:
Rev. 13:9 If any one has an ear, let him hear:
10 If any one is to be taken captive,
to captivity he goes;
if any one slays with the sword,
with the sword must he be slain.
Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.
Rev. 14:12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
So I hope you're preparing for the day when we can't "buy or sell", by using your "
purse", "
bag", and "
sword":
Luke 22:35 And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, let him who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag. And let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one.
And if the "
fellowship" is not
prepared, we may find ourselves as Peter in the courtyard, -- denying Jesus --, because we ~
need to pay rent and buy food~, and/or may not want to be ~
beheaded~.
Hope your new day goes well,
Bobby Jo