Overcomer Doctrine (Merged Thread)

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Concerning the 1,000 year kingdom, during which some of us may or may not have the same outcome, think about the early Apostles - they have already been waiting 2,000 years. O.T. saints so much longer! With that perspective, the time frame seems more equitable.

Also, the Bible speaks of ripening "fruits," mentioning some as "first fruits." I think this millennial period of time is needed for many of God's children to "ripen," and some will take much longer than others, and that's why the Bible continually exhorts us to be ready, to watch, and be prepared.

Consider how many Christians will readily accept the "mark of the beast," which the Bible clearly warns us about. Those who refuse will be societal outcasts and enemies of the state like today's unvaxxed and worse - most will face the loss of all possessions, starvation, homelessness, imprisonment, etc. Perhaps it is these suffering ones who will be the real "overcomers," refusing to worship the beast, even unto death.