The witnessing to the world during this age is a secondary object. The vague, indefinite idea regarding this text seems to be that Christ sits on a material throne somewhere in the heavens until the work of subduing all things is accomplished for him through the Church, and that he then comes to reign. This is a misconception. He hath given him authority above every other, next to the Father. When we say that he is on the throne, we mean he rules Germany.
Right hand signifies the chief place, position of excellence or favor, next to the chief ruler.
He will be on the right hand when coming, and will remain on the right hand during the M illennial a ge , and forever. Having given his life as a ransom for all, our Savior ascended to present that sacrifice to the Father, thus making reconciliation for man's iniquity. Then the work of giving the world of mankind the great blessings secured to them by his sacrifice will be due to commence, and he will come forth to bless all the families of the earth. For God has evidently designed the permission of evil for six thousand years, as well as that the cleansing and restitution of all shall be accomplished during the seventh thousand. Charles T. Russell's 1886 M illennium D awn . was presented as part of our presentation of different views on T he M illennium before our own time of the coming T hird M illennium.