Will There Be Nations in Eternity?

Direct Answer

Yes, according to Les Feldick's teaching from Revelation and the Old Testament, nations will continue into eternity.

Les teaches that the thousand-year Kingdom is an introduction to eternity, and the same kingdom economy continues on the same basis, including nations. He points to Revelation's mention of nations and the Old Testament's promises that the Kingdom will last forever as evidence. Israel will continue in her place of preeminence among the nations.

Key Scriptures

Revelation 22:2 — Mentions the nations being healed by the leaves of the tree of life, indicating their ongoing existence in eternity.

Revelation 21:24 — Says the nations of them which are saved will walk in the light of the city, showing nations in the eternal state.

What Does the Bible Say?

Revelation 21 and 22 describe the eternal state as a time when nations still exist. Revelation 21:24 says, "And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it." Revelation 21:26 continues, "And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it." Revelation 22:2 describes a tree of life whose leaves "were for the healing of the nations." The Old Testament also speaks of the Kingdom lasting forever, as in Daniel 2:44 and 2 Samuel 7:13, saying the throne of the kingdom "shall be established for ever."

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Nations in Eternity?

Les Feldick teaches that the thousand-year reign of Christ is limited in time, but the same kingdom economy goes right on into all eternity. He says that just as there will be nations during the Millennium, there will also be nations in the eternal state (Clip 1, Clip 2). He points to Revelation's listing of nations as evidence that they continue, and he says the nation of Israel will retain its place of preeminence as it did during the Millennium (Clip 1). Les also explains that eternity will be based on the physical attributes of the thousand-year reign—there will be tremendous activity and production, not floating on clouds (Clip 3, Clip 4, Clip 6). He emphasizes that the Kingdom is just an introduction to the eternal state and that it will be interrupted by a new heaven and new earth, but the basic circumstances of nations will continue (Clip 7).

Is the Kingdom the Same as Eternity?

Les says the thousand-year Kingdom is the beginning of eternity. He explains that the Old Testament prophets used terms like "forever" and "eternally" when describing the Kingdom, so the best way to see the thousand years is as an introduction to the eternal state (Clip 6). He says it will be interrupted by a new heaven and a new earth, but eternity will be based on pretty much the same set of circumstances as the Kingdom (Clip 7).

Will Israel Continue as a Nation in Eternity?

Les teaches that since nations are listed in Revelation and the promises to Israel show the Kingdom going on into eternity, Israel will continue to enjoy her place of preeminence as she did during the Millennium. He references 2 Samuel 7 as one of the clearest indications of the Kingdom promise going on into eternity (Clip 1).

What Does the New Jerusalem Look Like?

Les describes the New Jerusalem as a beautiful city garnished with precious stones, with foundations of jasper, sapphire, chalcedony, and emerald, and gates of pure pearl. He reads from Revelation 21:19-21 (Clip 0). However, he does not in these clips explicitly say whether the New Jerusalem is in eternity or the Millennium, but he connects it with the nations walking in its light (Clip 1).

Will There Be Unbelievers in the Kingdom or Eternity?

Les says that only believers can go into the Kingdom—no unbelievers in the millennial reign. He says the Gentile believers are those who believed during the Tribulation under the 144,000's preaching, along with the remnant of Israel (Clip 2). He does not directly discuss unbelievers in the eternal state in these clips.

From the Teaching

The New Jerusalem's Beauty

Les describes the New Jerusalem with its pearly gates and precious stone foundations, setting the scene for the eternal city where nations will be present.

Nations in Eternity and Israel's Preeminence

Les teaches that nations will exist in eternity and that Israel will continue in a place of preeminence, referencing 2 Samuel 7 as a clear promise of the Kingdom continuing eternally.

Kingdom Basis Continues into Eternity

Les says the millennial reign ends but eternity will have the same basis as the Kingdom, with nations again and Christ ruling from the New Jerusalem.

The Kingdom Economy Goes On Forever

Les is convinced that the thousand-year reign is limited, but the same kingdom economy continues into all eternity, and heaven is not floating on clouds.

Same Teaching on the Eternal Kingdom

Repeats the conviction that the thousand-year reign is limited but the kingdom economy goes on into eternity, emphasizing physical activity in the eternal state.

What Happens to Satan, the Antichrist & the Dead?

That, of course, I think will be the church-age saints as well as an angelic host. And then verse 15, out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations. Now, there again is a reference to his judgment, his wrath upon the empires and the nations of the world that we've been looking at in chapter 18. And he'll rule them as he sets up his kingdom.

Eternity Based on the Millennium

Les explains that the Old Testament's "forever" language shows the thousand-year kingdom is an introduction to eternity, and eternity will involve tremendous activity and production.

Kingdom Is the Beginning of Eternity

Les says the Kingdom, though stipulated as a thousand years, is the beginning of eternity, and eternity will be based on pretty much the same circumstances as the thousand years.

Bible Verses

Revelation 21:24: And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

Shows that nations and kings are present in the New Jerusalem, indicating the continuation of nations in the eternal state.

Revelation 21:26: And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

Reinforces that nations bring their glory and honor into the eternal city.

Revelation 22:2: In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

Specifically mentions nations in the eternal state, receiving healing from the leaves of the tree of life.

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Les references this as a clear indication that the Kingdom promise to Israel goes on into eternity.

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.

Shows the Old Testament language of the Kingdom standing forever, supporting the idea of nations continuing into eternity.

Deuteronomy 28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

Les references this to show Israel's preeminence among nations in the Millennium, which he says continues into eternity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be nations in heaven?

Yes. According to Les Feldick, just as there are nations in the Millennium, there will be nations in the eternal state. Revelation 21:24 speaks of "the nations of them which are saved" walking in the light of the New Jerusalem.

Does the thousand-year Kingdom continue into eternity?

Les teaches that the thousand-year reign is limited, but the same kingdom economy goes right on into all eternity. It will be interrupted by a new heaven and a new earth, but eternity will be based on pretty much the same circumstances as the Kingdom.

Will Israel continue as a special nation in eternity?

Yes, Les believes Israel will continue to enjoy her place of preeminence as she did during the Millennium, based on Old Testament promises like 2 Samuel 7.

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