Who Goes Into the Kingdom?

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Yes, according to Les Feldick, surviving Tribulation believers—both a remnant of Israel and a small number of Gentiles—will enter the Millennial Kingdom and live as flesh-and-blood people.

Les teaches that the Kingdom is a literal earthly reign of Christ, and its citizens are the survivors of the Tribulation who are believers. They will have children, work, and reproduce, living in a sinless environment with Satan bound. This is distinct from the Church, which will return with Christ and interface with these earthly people.

Key Scriptures

Revelation 20:1-7 — Describes the thousand-year reign of Christ and the binding of Satan, which sets the stage for the Kingdom's earthly citizens.

Colossians 1:13 — Paul teaches that believers are translated into the Kingdom, which Les clarifies is both a present spiritual reality and a future earthly reign.

Matthew 25:34 — Jesus speaks of the Kingdom prepared for those who inherit it, indicating a physical entrance into the earthly Kingdom.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible speaks of a coming earthly Kingdom where Christ reigns as King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). Revelation 20 describes the binding of Satan for a thousand years and the reign of Christ and His saints. The Old Testament prophets, such as Daniel, saw a kingdom that would fill the earth (Daniel 2:35,44). Jesus taught that being born again is necessary to see the Kingdom (John 3:3), affirming that only those with a spiritual relationship with God will be part of it. Paul also describes believers as being translated into the Kingdom of His dear Son (Colossians 1:13).

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Who Enters the Kingdom?

Les Feldick teaches that the Kingdom is a literal, physical, earthly reign of Christ that will last a thousand years. Those who enter will be the surviving people of the Tribulation period: the remnant of Israel, which will comprise the largest national group, and a small number of believing Gentiles from each nation. These individuals will be normal flesh-and-blood people who will have children, work, and reproduce, living in a perfect environment without sin because Satan is bound. The Church, in contrast, will return with Christ and interact with these earthly citizens, but will not be part of the reproducing population. Les emphasizes that the Kingdom is the same one mentioned throughout Scripture, and that it has been the focus of God's plan from Abraham onward.

Who Specifically Will Be In the Kingdom?

Les identifies two groups: the remnant of Israel (the largest national segment) and a small number of surviving Gentiles from each nation. These are the survivors of the Tribulation who are believers. They will form the seed stock for the new population that will fill the earth during the thousand-year reign.

Will There Be Physical Life and Reproduction in the Kingdom?

Yes. Les teaches that Kingdom citizens will be normal flesh-and-blood people, having children, working, and producing. They will live in the absence of sin and under the perfect rule of Christ. The Church, however, will not be part of this reproducing population, as they will be like angels (no marriage or reproduction), but will be bodily present and interface with the earthly citizens.

What Is the Nature of the Kingdom?

Les emphasizes that the Kingdom is one and the same throughout Scripture: a literal, physical, political kingdom on earth where Christ will be King of kings and Lord of lords. It will be a time of true glory, with Satan locked up, the curse lifted, and everything reverting to a Garden of Eden-like state. It is the utopia that humanity has longed for.

From the Teaching

Who Goes Into the Kingdom? What the Bible Really Says

Hello and welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick. An Oklahoma rancher and farmer, Les Feldick has been teaching homestyle Bible classes for 20 years in Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas. Les Feldick's unique style of Bible teaching has made the books of the Bible come to life. When Les is teaching, it's so interesting that people say time just seems to fly by. And now, here is Les Feldick.

Earthly Citizens of the Kingdom

Les explains that Kingdom citizens are normal flesh-and-blood people who have children and work, living in a sinless environment under Christ's rule.

Survivors Enter the Kingdom

Les states that the surviving people of the Tribulation will go into the Kingdom, addressing the common question of who will be in it.

Two Classes of People

Les details the two groups entering the Kingdom: the remnant of Israel and a small number of Gentiles from each nation, who will be seed stock for future generations.

The One Kingdom

Les asserts there is only one Kingdom in Scripture—the earthly one to be set up by Christ—and that believers are already citizens of it in heaven.

Church's Role in the Kingdom

Les clarifies that the Church will not be in physical bodies for reproduction, but will return with Christ and interface with the earthly citizens.

Kingdom Requires New Birth

Les explains that to enter the Kingdom, one must have an inner spiritual relationship with God, citing being born again as a prerequisite.

The Kingdom on Earth

Les stresses that the Kingdom is on the earth, not merely in heaven, and is the final thousand-year reign of Christ.

Bible Verses

Revelation 20:1-3: And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

Shows Satan is bound during the thousand-year Kingdom, enabling a sinless environment.

Revelation 20:4-6: And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Identifies those who reign with Christ, including Tribulation saints, but the earthly citizens are the survivors who populate the earth.

Colossians 1:13: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Paul teaches that believers are already in the Kingdom spiritually, which Les explains is a present reality of the future earthly Kingdom.

Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Daniel foretells an earthly kingdom that will fill the earth, supporting the literal nature of the Kingdom.

Matthew 25:34: Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Jesus speaks of inheriting the Kingdom, indicating that specific people enter it.

John 3:3: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Jesus teaches that spiritual regeneration is required to be part of the Kingdom, reinforcing who is qualified to enter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Church be in the Millennial Kingdom?

Yes, but not as flesh-and-blood citizens. Les teaches that the Church, being already citizens of the Kingdom in heaven, will return with Christ and have a presence, but will not reproduce or be part of the earthly population.

Do believers need to be born again to enter the Kingdom?

Yes. Les explains that Jesus told Nicodemus that being born again is necessary to see the Kingdom, indicating an inner spiritual relationship with God is a prerequisite for entering the earthly Kingdom.

What will life be like for those in the Kingdom?

Les describes it as a perfect existence: normal flesh-and-blood people having children and working, but without sin or the adversary, under Christ's benevolent rule, with a curse lifted and creation restored.

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