Hi Poppybrown75. Thanks for your enquiry on Revelation chap 21. In a short space as this, I can only share a brief outline.
As the Apostle John continues to receive revelations & visions of "things which shall be hereafter" ( Revelation 1:19), the vision of the New Jerusalem was given to him in this chapter. And I should state, since there is a lot of imagery in the Book of the Revelation and often things listed are not in sequence, different views are generated; so what I understand could be at variance with another's view and I too must admit that my understanding is not necessarily accurate, but what I have for now.
We read in the first verse, that the sky and earth as we know it will be no more at some time ahead determined by God. This is probably because God is cleansing it of the stain of sin that existed and now starting afresh with a new earth. And a new city, the holy Jerusalem is brought forth from God onto this new Earth. Jerusalem, as you know, is not only the capital of Israel, but God's appointed city ( Psalm 48:1,2,8; Joel 3:16,17), so God's focus in bringing forth this "New Jerusalem" is where He will dwell with those who belong to Him (v3); all who have rejected God, living in sin have faced eternal damnation (v8).
And so the vision of this new city was given to John (vv9-21) in all its beauty and splendor. The verses also tell us that there was no temple (or, even the need of a building for worship), for where God Himself & His Son are, we will worship them there (vv22,23). There will be no need for natural or artificial light as the Triune God is the Light flooding the city (v23). All this gives a reflection of Heaven now. However, what is perplexing, is the mention of both the saved nations (saved people) and their kings (leaders) who will bring praise and worship to God in the city (vv24-26). I can't tell how this actually figures in such an environment; i.e. from where do these folk come outside the city's walls? Hope this helps a little.
i would be very thankful for your answers.
thanks
zorro
Revelation 21 gets away from me in the first two verses!
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, PREPARED AS A BRIDE adorned for her husband.
We have a new heaven and a new earth!
Ww have the holy city, new Jerusalem, prepared aa a bride for her husband!
This great holy city is the Lambs wife having the glory of God!
Revelation 21:9-11.
I don't believe there's a way to visualize that!
Everything else in this chapter is within this incomprehensible city!
Blessings
As the Apostle John continues to receive revelations & visions of "things which shall be hereafter" ( Revelation 1:19), the vision of the New Jerusalem was given to him in this chapter. And I should state, since there is a lot of imagery in the Book of the Revelation and often things listed are not in sequence, different views are generated; so what I understand could be at variance with another's view and I too must admit that my understanding is not necessarily accurate, but what I have for now.
We read in the first verse, that the sky and earth as we know it will be no more at some time ahead determined by God. This is probably because God is cleansing it of the stain of sin that existed and now starting afresh with a new earth. And a new city, the holy Jerusalem is brought forth from God onto this new Earth. Jerusalem, as you know, is not only the capital of Israel, but God's appointed city ( Psalm 48:1,2,8; Joel 3:16,17), so God's focus in bringing forth this "New Jerusalem" is where He will dwell with those who belong to Him (v3); all who have rejected God, living in sin have faced eternal damnation (v8).
And so the vision of this new city was given to John (vv9-21) in all its beauty and splendor. The verses also tell us that there was no temple (or, even the need of a building for worship), for where God Himself & His Son are, we will worship them there (vv22,23). There will be no need for natural or artificial light as the Triune God is the Light flooding the city (v23). All this gives a reflection of Heaven now. However, what is perplexing, is the mention of both the saved nations (saved people) and their kings (leaders) who will bring praise and worship to God in the city (vv24-26). I can't tell how this actually figures in such an environment; i.e. from where do these folk come outside the city's walls? Hope this helps a little.
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