The LCMS holds an amillennial interpretation of Revelation 20:1-6. The 'thousand years' is understood as a symbolic representation of Christ's spiritual reign during the church age, not as a literal future period of a thousand years. The passage's main point is the defeat and binding of Satan by Christ and the triumph of the kingdom of God. LCMS theology affirms that Christ is already reigning (Psalm 110:1), that Satan is already bound (though still active), and that the church is already seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6).

LCMS doctrine emphasizes that detailed eschatological speculation is less important than the biblical assurance of Christ's victory, the Holy Spirit's guidance of the church, and the believer's confidence in the resurrection and eternal life. The amillennial view is the majority position in Lutheran theological tradition.