Millennium
Overview
A millennium is a period of 1,000 years. When we speak of “the Millennium,” we refer to the 1,000 years following the Savior’s Second Coming (see Revelation 20:4; Doctrine and Covenants 29:11). During the Millennium, “Christ will reign personally upon the earth” (Articles of Faith 1:10).
The Millennium will be a time of righteousness and peace on the earth. The Lord has revealed that “in that day the enmity of man, and the enmity of beasts, yea, the enmity of all flesh, shall cease” (Doctrine and Covenants 101:26; see also Isaiah 11:6–9). Satan will be “bound, that he shall have no place in the hearts of the children of men” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:55; see also Revelation 20:1–3).
During the Millennium, all people on the earth will be good and just, but many will not have received the fulness of the gospel. Consequently, members of the Church will participate in missionary work.
Members of the Church will also participate in temple work during the Millennium. The Saints will continue to build temples and receive ordinances in behalf of their kindred dead. Guided by revelation, they will prepare records of their ancestors all the way back to Adam and Eve.
Complete righteousness and peace will continue until the end of the 1,000 years, when Satan “shall be loosed for a little season, that he may gather together his armies.” The armies of Satan will fight against the hosts of heaven, who will be led by Michael, or Adam. Satan and his followers will be defeated and cast out forever. (See Doctrine and Covenants 88:111–115.)
Related Topics
Scriptures
Scripture References
Scripture Study Resources
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Topical Guide, “Jesus Christ, Millennial Reign,” “Millennium,” “Millennium, Preparing a People for”
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Guide to the Scriptures, “Millennium,” “Second Coming of Jesus Christ”
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Index to the Triple Combination, “Millennium”
Messages from Church Leaders
Videos
“The Second Coming”
“Preparing for the Second Coming”
Tabernacle Choir Videos
“Come, Let Us Anew”
Learning Resources
General Resources
“Jesus the Christ to Return,” Jesus the Christ, chapter 42
Church Magazines
Erin Sanderson, “Jesus Christ Will Come Again!” Liahona, December 2015
“Who will be on the earth during the Millennium, and what will they be doing?” New Era, June 2014
“Did You Know?” Liahona, August 2006
Glen M. Leonard, “Early Saints and the Millennium,” Ensign, August 1979
Study Manuals
Teachings of Presidents of the Church
Teaching Resources
Teaching Outlines
Media
Audio
“Millennium,” The Latter-day Saints Channel Q&A, episode 13