Reasonable Discussion
1- Chronology
From Adam To Abraham was roughly 2,000 years. From Abraham to Jesus was another roughly 2,000 years. From Jesus until now there is another 2,000 years and we are staring the 6,000 year mark right in the face. This would put us very close to 6,000 years being complete. Here is a much more detailed chronology.
2- Creation Week Symbolism
The 7th day of creation is considered the day of rest or what is commonly known as the Sabbath. In the Book of Revelation, The Millennium period describes a time when Jesus will rule for a 1,000 years. This will be 1,000 years of rest for the Earth and it will be the time where the Earth is restored to near Eden conditions. These two connections between the rest on the 7th day of creation and a millennial rest are symbolically related.
3- Time In The Eyes Of God
God is outside of time and is not limited by it whatsoever. Psalms 90:4 essentially says this. "For a thousand years in Your sight, Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night." 2nd Peter 3:8 also states this here. Both verses allude to 1 day representing a larger period of time in God's eyes. Also it is not uncommon in the Bible for long periods of time to be referred to as what we know to be really short periods of time. However this is not the case with the creation days since the literal interpretation is about 7 24hr days. So it is a matter of context, translation, and interpretation.
4- Number Symbolism
The number 6 represents mankind and rebellion (6,000 years of man's self rule). The number 7 represents perfection (The Millennium). The number 8 represents new beginnings. (New Heavens & New Earth). Could it be that God is trying to show us something here?
Significance: Numbers in the Bible are super symbolic and these numbers may point to God actually having a 7000 year plan for mankind.
Overall Significance: We are close to the end of Humanity's self rule and Jesus will return to Earth to physically to rule as King for 1,000 years right after the worst 7 years of human history takes place.
Wrap Up
Let me be very open and clear here. The world is in fact headed towards the darkest times in the history of the world. This is promised and it has been prophesied to come to past. This is not to scare you, this is to warn you. IF in fact the 7000 year plan holds it's own then my friends we are much closer to this inevitable darkness according to the chronology and scripture. IF the 7000 year plan is not true however, then it will only prolong the inevitable. To me all this stuff is fun to talk about and I would love to hear all the cases for and against what I said. Much love to everyone.
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