Revelation

In verse eight and nine, John states that he worships the angel, but the angel denies the worship and tells him to worship God. John was able to be a first-hand eyewitness to what God has shown which gives his descriptions of the vision the highest credibility. The angel instructs John to worship God, and […]

In verses three and four, it states that there will no curse in the new Jerusalem, and those who are saved will have His name on their forehead. In verse five, John states that there will be no need for a sun or moon, but the glory of God will be sufficient to be the […]

An angel shows John, in his vision, the river of life. The river of life is a symbol of eternal life. Jesus used this same image with the Samaritan woman at the well. It pictures eternal life with God and the eternal value of believing in Christ and letting Him quench our eternal thirst. In […]

In verses 25-27, it states that the gates of new Jerusalem will not be shut and the glory of nations will be brought into it. Nothing sinful nor corrupt will enter the city. Not everyone will be allowed into the new Jerusalem, but those whose names are written in the Book of Life. We must […]

In verse 18-21 it basically talks about the walls of Jerusalem made of jewels which will be a place of durability. In verses 22-24 it says that there will no longer be a temple. The temple was the primary place of worship for the Israelites. No temple will be needed in the new city because […]

John vision consisted of the measurements of the new Jerusalem. The city’s measurements are symbolic of a place that will hold all of God’s people. These measurements are multiples of twelve, the number that represents God’s people. There were twelve tribes in Isreal and twelve apostles who started the church. The walls of the city […]

Starting from the tenth verse, the chapter states a stunning description of the new city of God. John’s vision is symbolic and shows Christians their new home with God that surpasses worldly description. We will not be disappointed when we go up to be with the Lord. The new Jerusalem is a picture of God’s […]

People, who overcome the trials of life on earth, will receive the blessings God has for them: eating from the tree of life, escaping from eternal torment, receiving a new heavenly name, having authority over the nations, being in the book of life, being a pillar in God’s spiritual temple, and sitting with Christ on […]

In verse seven God states that if we conquer the obstacle on earth, then we will inherit many eternal blessings. In verse eight God lists the types of sinners that will go to the lake of burning sulfur, if they do not turn to Christ. The first type in the list was the cowardly. They […]

In verse five the one, seated on the throne, states that he is making all things new. In verse six God states who he is. God is the Creator. The Bible begins with the story of his creation of the universe, and it concludes with the creation of the new heaven and new earth. This […]