The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. The ancients viewed heaven as a solid vault, entered by way of actual doors. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 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.
The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57. Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Revelation, chapter 21 united states conference of catholic bishops. Almost every element in these two chapters is an allusion to 1 genesis. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. This verse brings comfort to all who believe and brings my attention to. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The new celestial earth now forms the visional scene. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass. The final glorious award the new heaven and earth, revelation 21.
Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. In revelation 21, people do not go to heaven as most people have been taught but rather god comes down to earth to dwell with mortals the new jerusalem descends from heaven, and god makes a home among mortals 21. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. 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. Revelation 21 now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. 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. In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment. Universal creation is represented by the four living creatures rev 4. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. But, as it is written, what no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what god has prepared for those who love him. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John beholds a new heaven and a new earth, and the new jerusalem when it descends from heaven. For all eternity, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. And the old worldthis our present earthdisappeared before the approach of the judgment throne, revelation 20. At this a mighty voice from heaven proclaims that this is the place where god will dwell with glorified men revelation 21. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Revelation 2122 conclude the actions of god in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom cf. Following this time of judgment, god will create a new heaven and a new earth a clean, pure world fit for god the father himself. Probably god will wipe away all tears at the inception.
Have you ever really read and meditated on revelations 21. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 21. John sees that 1 a new heaven and a new earth have replaced the old heaven and earth 2 there. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. H there will be no more death b i or mourning or crying or pain, j for the old order of things has passed away. An exegetical examination of chapter twenty one in revelation an exegetical paper submitted to dr. Along with the twentyfour elders, they praise god unceasingly in humble adoration rev 4. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a. Visible descent of the new jerusalem to the new earth, revelation 21. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. 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.
The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new jerusalem. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 21. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
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