10/31/10 Pt 37 - Revelation 21:1-21

work through the CHOSEN people (Israel), but built upon the Foundation of the work of the CHURCH.

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Scripture refers to heaven more than 500 times. The Bible delineates three heavens (2 Cor. 12:2). The first heaven is the earth’s atmosphere (Gen. 1:20; Job 12:7; Ezek. 38:20); the second heaven is interplanetary space (Gen. 15:5; 22:17; Deut. 1:10; 4:19; Ps. 8:3; Isa. 13:10); the third heaven is the dwelling place of God (Deut. 4:39; 1 Kings 8:30; Job 22:12; Ps. 14:2; Dan. 2:28; Matt. 5:34; Acts 7:55; Heb. 9:24; 1 Pet. 3:22).

1)Heaven is an ACTUAL place, not a state of spiritual consciousness. 2) vs 1- As ch 21 opens we see God has created a NEW REALM to dwell in forever, specifically called a new heaven and a new earth. 3) vs 1- God originally created earth to be man’s PERMANENT homeentrance of sin corrupted earth/universe, and God will destroy them (20:11)

Kainos kahee-nos' new (especially in freshness) something brand new, fresh, never before seen Technitēs (tekh-nee'-tace) [architect] an artisan; (Creator):- builder, craftsman Kosmos kos'-mos; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration Skenē (tabernacle) - dwelling place or tent Nikaō (nik-ah'-o) (nike); to subdue :- conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory Phōstēr foce-tare'; (brilliance) something from which light radiates an illuminator, (concretely) a luminary, or (abstract) brilliancy

Reflecting on the Text The truths given to us in Ch 21 have been given from God to excite our hope.

4) Vs 2 begins a description of the capital city of eternity. The “New Jerusalem” mentioned is not heaven, but heaven’s CAPITOL. In the Bible JERSUALEM is called the HOLY CITY-because it was set apart for God’s purposes.

Those who focus on the promise of heaven can endure anything in this life. When we face suffering, we can say with Paul, “For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison” 2 Cor. 4:17

5) Believers who die go to the “heavenly Jerusalem,” where Jesus has gone to PREPARE a place for US. (John 14:2)

When believers die they will be there immediately (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:8). Those believers alive at the Rapture will also be transported to heaven immediately (1 Thess. 4:13–18; 1 Cor. 15:51–55).

6) When God creates the new heaven and new earth- the “new Jerusalem” DESCENDS into the midst of an entirely new creation (21:10). This becomes the dwelling place of the REDEEMED for all eternity. 7) vs 3The supreme joy of heaven is the Person of God WILL DWELL among the inhabitants of the new city. This TRUTH is so staggering the voice John hears repeats it 3 times. 8) In vs 4-6 we see the complete REVERSAL of the “CURSE” placed on the original CREATION back in Gen 3 as the result of sin and the fall of man. 9) Vs 7 verifies that Heaven belongs to the “OVERCOMER” – Nikao. It is a PROMISE from God himself 10) In vs 11 we see the first and most distinguishing feature of Heaven is that it is covered with the “SHEKINAH” Glory, meaning the unlimited brilliance of God’s PRESENCE. 11) Vs 12-14 Heaven has not one “pearly gate” but 12 GATES, allowing entrance from all directions. At the entrances we see the legacy of God’s

How appropriate! All other precious gems are metals or stones, but a pearl is a gem formed within the oyster—the only one formed by living flesh. The humble oyster receives an irritation or a wound, and around the offending article that has penetrated and hurt it, the oyster builds a pearl. The pearl, we might say, is the answer of the oyster to that which injured it. The glory land is God’s answer, in Christ, to wicked men who crucified heaven’s beloved and put Him to open shame. How like God it is to make the gates of the new Jerusalem of pearl. The saints as they come and go will be forever reminded, as they pass the gates of glory that access to God’s home is only because of Calvary. Think of the size of those gates! Think of the supernatural pearls from which they are made! What gigantic suffering is symbolized by those gates of pearl! Throughout the endless ages we shall be reminded by those pearly gates of the immensity of the sufferings of Christ. Those pearls, hung eternally at the access routes to glory, will remind us forever of One who hung upon a tree and whose answer to those who injured Him was to invite them to share His home. John Phillips

Revelation notes 37 - New Hope Church in Haslett, Michigan

Oct 31, 2010 - 22:12; Ps. 14:2; Dan. 2:28; Matt. 5:34; Acts 7:55; Heb. 9:24; 1 Pet. 3:22). 1)Heaven is an ACTUAL place, not a state of spiritual consciousness.

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