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God promises that He will come and dwell among his sanctified people in the new earth where there will be no more pain.
He who sits on the throne speaks directly to John in his vision, telling him that God is in control and is going to reward the overcomer and punish the unbelieving.
This verse reminds us that the heart of this verse is the eternal union between Christ and His redeemed people—the triumphant conclusion of history and the fulfillment of divine love.
God will ultimately reveal the perfect dwelling place where He and humanity will live in eternal fellowship.
This verse shows how the heavenly city radiates God’s glory with pure brilliance.
This verse illustrates the eternal acknowledgement of Israel’s integral role in God’s plan, showing that His promises and covenants remain forever secure.
God’s extravagant welcome is fully open to everyone.
This verse assures us that the testimony of the apostles forms the everlasting cornerstone of redeemed humanity’s home with God.
Everything about the new holy city, as measured by the gold rod, reveals God’s perfect design and care for His people.
God’s future home for His redeemed people is perfectly balanced in its dimensions and purpose.
This verse reveals that God’s new creation is both perfectly measured and guarded, highlighting His sustaining power and attention to every detail.
All creation, once plagued by corruption, will finally live in the radiance of God and celebrate the unhindered display of His full glory.
This verse highlights the divine splendor and unshakeable foundation of God’s eternal city for His people.
These precious stones signify the unshakable splendor and eternal nature of God’s dwelling place with humanity.
The city’s gleaming gates and golden street show us God’s desire to invite us into His presence forever.
God’s indwelling presence in the New Jerusalem is the ultimate fulfillment of humanity’s longing for intimate fellowship.
This passage reveals that in God’s final kingdom, His glory alone suffices to illumine every place and heart.
God’s redemptive plan welcomes all who believe, uniting them in His everlasting light.
This verse portrays an unbroken atmosphere of perfect safety.
This verse shows that God’s eternal city welcomes the best of every nation’s culture in unity and worshipful devotion.
This verse highlights the unblemished purity of God’s eternal city and assures believers that only those redeemed by Christ will dwell with Him forever.
John is given a vision of the new heaven and the new earth. Our current earth is gone. There is no ocean on the new earth. A new construction of the holy city of Jerusalem lowers out of heaven. John hears God’s voice declare that God will now live among His people. All pain, suffering, and death will be gone.
John then describes his first glimpse of New Jerusalem. He is taken to a mountain to survey the holy city. It has come down from heaven, denoting that God’s presence will live there in the city without the need of a temple building. The city shines like a beautiful stone. It has an enormous wall with twelve gates and angels guarding each gate, honoring the twelve tribes of Israel, with twelve sets of stones building its foundation, honoring the twelve apostles. John describes the measurements and construction materials of New Jerusalem, which include many beautiful jewels and stones. Its gates are made of gigantic pearls.
There will be no temple in the new earth. God Himself is the temple. He is the source of light. There is no night in the city. We gain a glimpse into life in the new earth, which is vibrant and filled with activity and industry. We also get a warning that some (those who practice abominations and deceit) will not be allowed to enter the new Jerusalem.
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