Johns vivid pictures of worship in heaven both exhort and instruct believers. Behold, the dwelling place of god is with man, and he will dwell with them. New heaven, new earth revelation bible guide day 27. The new jerusalem is the ultimate fulfillment of all of gods promises. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. In few other books of the bible is the ministry of angels so prominent. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because he once was, now is not, and yet will come. Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. The book of revelation has vivid imagery and interesting characters as you read through its pages.
We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in revelation 20. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. The scriptures begin with the sublime declarationin the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. The book of revelation contains gods revelation of events leading up to the return of christ to the earth and then the major events as he establishes gods.
Well, lets look at revelation chapter 21 in the time we have left to us tonight, the new heavens and the new earth. Dec 02, 2014 rooted in scripture, chockfull of insight, clearly and fetchingly written, a new heaven and a new earth winsomely presents the biblical story of holistic salvation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. It exemplifies the total goodness of god, its infinite brilliance like that of a very precious.
Can you explain why there is no more sea in revelation 21. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf. Now the new heaven and the new earth have been ushered in. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The book of revelation is a prophetic book 4 structure of the book of revelation 7 chapter 1. Rooted in scripture, chockfull of insight, clearly and fetchingly written, a new heaven and a new earth winsomely presents the biblical story of holistic salvation.
In our ongoing study of revelation were looking at the final state, what is calle. Over against the alltoocommon eschatology of heavenly rapture and earthly destruction, richard middletons new book reclaims the scriptural vision of cosmic renewal. The new heaven and new earth the new jerusalem descends. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events.
The new heaven and the new earth will not then be distinct. Revelation 2122 new revised standard version nrsv the new heaven and the new earth. So erase your mind of what you think heaven is like and open your mind to receive the view of heaven that john sees. The book of revelation is a vision the apostle john received on the island of patmos in approximately 95 a. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. John is going to be told what this new heaven and new earth looks like in verses 38. And yet the message of the final book of the bible is both clear and simple. A new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. The new heaven and the new earth revelation 21 john. The first heaven and the first earth were created in the dateless past. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the.
The revelation concludes with a final vision of the marriage of heaven and earth where an angel shows john a stunning bride that symbolizes the new creation that has come forever to join god and his covenant people. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. Most students who approach the book of revelation from the normal or literal method of interpretation understand the words following the statement about the new heaven and new earth, and there is no longer any sea to simply mean that because of the changes in atmospheric. The book of revelation talks about what will happen at the end of the world that we know.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Verse 2 shows the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement. New heavens and a new earth definition and meaning bible. And when we see history, our present, and our future from heaven s perspective, it will encourage us to trust god and remain faithful to the end. The new heaven and new earth our final ending in the lord. The end of the book of revelation sees a new heaven and a new earth coming down and a new jerusalem being.
Dec 24, 2017 this paradox of the same jesus and also a different jesus is precisely what john was trying to communicate about the new heavens and earth in the book of revelation. The twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation introduces the final state of perfection where, according to one commentator, cosmic time has been turned into eternity. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The new heavens and earth in revelation 21 is the consummation of many new. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. Nov 12, 2019 the new heaven and the new earth, part 1 revelation 21. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. What revelation teaches us about worship in heaven if you read my article the world cup in light of eternity, you will know ive been meditating on revelation s description of worship in heaven and the songs of praise sung to god. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. As the lamb in heaven, with authority to open the title deed to the earth 6. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god.
Baxter was shown for ten nights the glories of heaventhe home of redeemed souls. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes. The new heaven and the new earth 245 the new jerusalem coming from heaven 246 the declaration of the one who sat on the throne 247 the second declaration of the one who sat on the throne 248. The idea of the eucharist as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet is also explored by british methodist geoffrey wainwright in his book eucharist and eschatology oxford university press, 1980. What did john expect when he talked about new heaven, new earth, new jerusalem. In symbolic and visual language, god allows john to see the glory and beauty of the inheritance of his people. Earth and heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them. This new chapter follows after the year reign of christ on the earth and the eternal punishment of the unholy trinity dragon, beast, and false prophet. This apocalyptic book is one of the most important messages concerning the future, yet one of the least read books of the bible and often the least understood.
To make way for the commencement of this new world, the old world, with all its troubles and commotions, passed away. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Most students who approach the book of revelation from the normal or literal method of interpretation understand the words following the statement about the new heaven and new earth, and there is no longer any sea to simply mean that because of the changes in atmospheric and human conditions will be so different water as we know it today will not be needed. Every christian will want to learn that the current heaven will disappear and a new one will appear in the future. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Despite everything that is going wrong with our world, god remains in control. The typical picture of heaven today is people laying on clouds, wearing wings, and playing harps.
Sacred texts christianity revelation index previous next p. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. In a divine revelation of heaven, after thirty nights in which god gave her visions of the depths of hell and the punishments of the lost, mary k. There are details of four horsemen, strange creatures with faces like eagles, men, and calves, and is a dragon with feet that are shaped like a bear that.
Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. A new heaven and earth appear, and new jerusalem descends, as a voice from gods throne declares that death and grieving have passed away. Revelation 2122 nrsv the new heaven and the new earth. Nothing from the old order which has value in the sight of god is debarred from entry into the new. This powerfully moving video takes you through the entire book of revelation. Johns heaven is no worlddenying nirvana, into which men may escape from the incurable ills of sublunary existence, but the seal of affirmation on the.
The revelation is lavish in colorful descriptions of the visions which proclaim for us the last days before christs return and the ushering in of the new heaven and new earth. To him who is thirsty i will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings, joyful heavenly citizens, four living creatures, and brilliant throne of god. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. It is one of the central doctrines of christian eschatology and is referred to in the nicene creed as the world to come. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I always thought we will go to heaven and live there. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. What will be the purpose of the walls around the new. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6.
The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. The beginning part of this section verses 910 forms a parallel with revelation 17. They believe the book of revelation provides insight into the early eucharist, saying that it is the new temple worship in the new heaven and earth. A new heaven and new earth, mortiers bible, phillip medhurst collection. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Valley bible church book of revelation 3347 west avenue j, lancaster, ca 93536 661. Revelation s primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. John here uses the same greek word for new that peter used, which means a state of freshness. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Introduction the opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth.
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