I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared. But johns picture of our future in revelation 21 inspires us to keep the faith and fight the good fight, because we know what tomorrow brings. What else will not be in the new heaven and new earth.
Masses for the dead readings from the new testament during. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, behold, gods dwelling is with the human race. The book of revelation has inspired many hymns and songs over the years. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 21. Revelation 21, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Preached at published life bpc watchnight service, 20041231. This is a message of optimismfor the believers who first heard this in the late first century. But here, in the vision that was given to john on the island of patmos, it is the first heaven and earth that have passed away. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ. The earth and the sky fled from his presence and there was no place for them. The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city. Of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often.
The throneroom scene in rev 45 has spawned a number of worthy songs. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. As wonderful as the millennial kingdom will be with many of gods promises regarding israel, the earthly jerusalem, and the renovated earth coming to fulfillment, it is not the ultimate. May 03, 2012 the funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. John has seen the doom of the wicked, and now he sees the bliss of the blessed. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality. To take death out of the picture is to bring about a new world. More isaiah with the promise of water to the thirsty. Revelation 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Revelation 21, common english bible ceb the bible app. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of.
I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 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. This is the first of seven things mentioned by john that have no place in the new heaven and new earth. The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. Also the vision of the conquering king in rev 19, the judgment in rev 20, and the vision of heaven in rev 2122 have been particularly rich. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57. The end of tears is a longtime promise of god isaiah 25. New testament readings a reading from the book of revelation 21. This vision from revelation twice uses the word pass away. We often think of the term pass away in connection with death. A reading from the book of revelation i, john, saw a new heaven and a new earth.
A new year as we all look forward now to the year that will begin in about an hours time, many of us may perhaps be wondering what kind of year 2005 will be. The funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. Pass away is a word that in our ordinary speech means. From the beginning in genesis to the book of revelation we discover the plans and purposes of god. Revelation 21, new american standard bible nasb the. 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 dream of a new heaven and a new earth was deep in jewish thought. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from. In revelation s strange upsidedown world, saying that the first or former things have passed away means. An angel tells john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. As we open up this morning to revelation 21, as we prepare to immerse ourselves in gods word to us in the opening verses of this chapter, we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of the final scene of the entire bible.
Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf. I saw a large white throne and the one who was sitting on it. Here, the term doesnt speak so much of death, as it points us to eternal life. Revelation, chapter 21 united states conference of catholic bishops. The bible is gods wonderful plan of mans redemption from start to finish. 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. God will dwell with them and they will be gods people and god will always be with them as their god. From the beginning in genesis to the book of revelation we discover the plans and purposes of god which were. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god. Apr 24, 2016 then i, john, saw a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica.
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