Revelation chapters 2122 gives us a detailed picture of the new heavens and the new earth. The crescendo for redemptive history is stated in verse 5, everything new. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. He is creating a new heaven and a new earth which will be perfect in every way.
Finally, in his vision of the new heaven and new earth. The new earth is an expression used in the book of isaiah 65. The book of revelation revisited paperback march 28, 2015. Jun 21, 2012 the new heavens and the new earth the new heavens and the new earth, and the new jerusalem. See more ideas about new earth, bible and revelation bible. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god jesus said, i am making everything new. In the bible, what is the new heaven and earth that is. Introduction the opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth. It is one of the central doctrines of christian eschatology and is referred to in the nicene creed as the world to come. Aside from chapter divisions, the structure of the book of revelation, as well as its message, is certainly of divine appointmentre 21. We share these amazing lessons and how they are corroborated by medical wisdom to help you revitalize your health, renew your sense of purpose, and balance your spirit. Mar 19, 2019 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The city new jerusalem will have 12 gates, and the street of the city was pure gold rev.
Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth october 23, 2017 bill pratt leave a comment after the great white throne judgment of revelation 20, john sees a new heaven and new earth which replace the old heaven and old earth. And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. The new jerusalem appears as a bride because it symbolizes the church, the bride of christ. Revelation 2122 nrsv the new heaven and the new earth. After the events of the end times, the current heavens and earth will be done away with and replaced by the new heavens and new earth. The health revelations from heaven and earth ecourse learn more here. And i saw new heavens and a new earth, for the former heavens and the. All the dead are standing before the throne and the books were opened. But in keeping with gods promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Many people have a misconception of what heaven is truly like. The new heaven and new earth the new jerusalem descends. John here uses the same greek word for new that peter used, which means a state of freshness.
The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The new heavens and new earth will be paradise, but well have some measure of responsibility there. An hd presentation of revelation 2122 set to matt gilmans new jerusalem. Gary mcdade teaches the book of revelation which for many can be a difficult book to understand because of the symbols, apocalyptic literature. 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. In health revelations from heaven and earth, tommy teams up with me to tell his story. 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. It is a cube measuring 12,000 stadia, or furlongs, around. 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. Each time the bible mentions new jerusalem, it is said to come down from heaven, where angels guard the citys gates. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserved for fire and are being kept u. The new conditions of the earth and of the sea did not signify abolition of the old order of governments, nor the formation of new secular and political powers.
The vast majority of bible expositors state that the new heaven, the new earth, and new jerusalem of chapters 21 and 22 appear in eternity, following the millennium. A new heaven and new earth, mortiers bible, phillip medhurst collection. New heaven and earth, new jerusalem revelation chapter 21. Oct 23, 2017 commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth october 23, 2017 bill pratt leave a comment after the great white throne judgment of revelation 20, john sees a new heaven and new earth which replace the old heaven and old earth. Now, once that occurs john, after the description of the great white throne judgment, beautifully describes the new heavens and the new earth beginning in revelation chapter 21. Mar 03, 2017 an hd presentation of revelation 2122 set to matt gilmans new jerusalem. Saint john saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband revelation 21.
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. The concept of new things is a major motif in redemptive history, especially in eschatological passages. 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. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god. And there was no more sea as this new heaven and new earth is more like the original garden of eden. The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. New heaven and earth, new jerusalem revelation chapter. New heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem revelation 21a. However, these passages also describe the disappearance of the current heaven and the creation of a new heaven. In the future, christ will rule it, because he must rule all things revelation 20.
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 new heavens and the new earth the new heavens and the new earth, and the new jerusalem. The new heavens and earth are different from the period of the millennium. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in revelation 20. Those whose names were not written in the book of life were also thrown into the lake of.
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. John now sees a new heaven and new earth because the first heaven and first earth had passed away. He was convinced that the future of the universe walked out of the tomb on easter morning, simultaneously the same and different. The new heavens and earth in revelation 21 is the consummation of many new things. God jesus will make the new heavens and the new earth, which are called the eternal state heaven. As john beheld the vision of the new heaven and the new earth and the lovely new jerusalem, he heard a great voice from heaven giving the spiritual significance of this scene. 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. 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. By a new heaven then we are to understand a new atmosphere for the new earth.
I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying look, gods home is now among his people. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. New heaven, new earth revelation bible guide day 27. Mar 27, 2012 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible.
Over against the alltoocommon eschatology of heavenly rapture and earthly destruction, richard middletons new book reclaims the scriptural vision of cosmic renewal. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. The journey toward this climax includes a new covenant jer 31. It is all about the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem that will appear at the end of history. 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. The prophet isaiah recorded god promising a new heavens and a new earth.
Well, lets look at revelation chapter 21 in the time we have left to us tonight, the new heavens and the new earth. 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 revelation 21. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, now the dwelling of god is with men, and he will live with them. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon, jesus, and judgment. New heavens and a new earth definition and meaning bible. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new jerusalem. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary new jerusalem.
Scripture also says that this new heaven and a new earth will occur after the thousand year reign of christ the millennium. The first heaven and the first earth were created in the dateless past. New jerusalem descends to the new heaven and new earth life in the millennial kingdom of elohim god now, we have another timesequence dilemma. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. In our ongoing study of revelation were looking at the final state, what is called the eternal state. He was convinced that the future of the universe walked out of the tomb on. This is the last of twentyone times that a great voice or a loud voice is mentioned in the book of revelation. Immediately after the destruction of satan and his armies, john says, i saw a great white throne and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven atmosphere of the earth fled away. Revelation 2122 new revised standard version nrsv the new heaven and the new earth. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Revelation 2021, new jerusalem, conclusion biblical. Our glimpse of future history concludes with verses 45 of revelation 22.
50 876 34 1102 970 328 933 1341 681 1350 1426 1440 129 1195 1043 280 198 983 1500 601 1043 791 266 1211 1188 1494 211 608 211 117