Will Christ's kingdom be an earthly kingdom?
Yes, it will be an earthly kingdom. Scripture consistently presents it as coming on the earth, where Christ will reign as absolute King of kings and Lord of lords. At that time Satan will be bound, and there will be no sin.
Les explains that the disciples asked, 'wilt Thou restore the kingdom to Israel?' and Jesus did not ridicule the idea; He only said it was not for them to know the times or seasons. Peter had not forgotten the promise of ruling the twelve tribes, just as people do not forget political promises. Les teaches that the kingdom has been the theme throughout all Scripture: it will come on the earth, with Christ as absolute King of kings and Lord of lords. Satan will be bound, and there will be no sin. The next question is who will enter that kingdom, which involves qualifications.