The Church of God (Cleveland) affirms a premillennial reading of Revelation 20:1-6. The thousand-year period is understood as a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth following his second coming. During this time, Satan is bound and unable to deceive the nations, the righteous dead are raised to life, and they reign with Christ.

This passage is foundational to the Church's eschatological hope. The binding of Satan is understood as a limitation of his power to deceive and lead people astray. The resurrection of those who have remained faithful is the promise of vindication and eternal life. After the thousand years, Satan is released, the final battle occurs, and then God creates the new heavens and new earth where the redeemed dwell forever. This premillennial view shapes the Church's understanding of history as moving toward Christ's return and triumph.