seekeroftruth
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Revelation 21:1 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. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’(b) or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
a. Revelation 21:1 Isaiah 65:17
b. Revelation 21:4 Isaiah 25:8
Back in Genesis.... God walked with Adam and Eve. They had conversations. That's what God wants from man.... a little conversation.
This is from the amazingdiscoveries.org site.
The Restoration of Eden: The vision now turns its focus to the reward of the saints. The beautiful world that came under the curse of sin at the beginning is now restored as God creates “a new heaven and a new earth.” God’s original purpose in the creation of the earth is fulfilled as it is made the eternal home of the redeemed. There, God establishes the New Jerusalem, the capital city of His glorious kingdom.
The earth itself which sin has so defiled is to be exalted and honored above all other worlds in the universe, for “the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be His people” and He will “be their God.” “And God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be more pain.”
The redeemed of the earth will enjoy peace, perfect health, eternal life and a continual growth in their knowledge and love of God. Isaiah 11:6-9; 33:24; 35:5-10; John 14:1-3. There the powers of body and mind will continue to develop; the intellectual, spiritual and social faculties will continue to broaden and expand. The treasures of the universe will be open for study. At every hand are new delights to enjoy, new wonders to admire, new truths to comprehend and the company of unfallen beings who share the joy and wisdom gained through millennia spent in the contemplation of God’s handiwork. And the years of eternity, as they roll, will continue to bring more and still more glorious revelations, for “eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9.
The earth itself which sin has so defiled is to be exalted and honored above all other worlds in the universe, for “the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be His people” and He will “be their God.” “And God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be more pain.”
The redeemed of the earth will enjoy peace, perfect health, eternal life and a continual growth in their knowledge and love of God. Isaiah 11:6-9; 33:24; 35:5-10; John 14:1-3. There the powers of body and mind will continue to develop; the intellectual, spiritual and social faculties will continue to broaden and expand. The treasures of the universe will be open for study. At every hand are new delights to enjoy, new wonders to admire, new truths to comprehend and the company of unfallen beings who share the joy and wisdom gained through millennia spent in the contemplation of God’s handiwork. And the years of eternity, as they roll, will continue to bring more and still more glorious revelations, for “eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9.
This addition is from Bible.org.
John did not only see a new heaven and a new earth. He saw a city that came down from heaven. This was the New Jerusalem.
This city is the Jerusalem that is above (Galatians 4:26). God designed it and God built it (Hebrews 11:10). It is the city of God. It will come down out of heaven from God (see Revelation 3:12).
The New Jerusalem is where God’s people will live. And God himself will live there with them.
John saw that the city was beautiful. It reminded him of a lovely bride. It was like a bride who is coming to her wedding
.This city is the Jerusalem that is above (Galatians 4:26). God designed it and God built it (Hebrews 11:10). It is the city of God. It will come down out of heaven from God (see Revelation 3:12).
The New Jerusalem is where God’s people will live. And God himself will live there with them.
John saw that the city was beautiful. It reminded him of a lovely bride. It was like a bride who is coming to her wedding
What would John have said if he had seen one of our aircraft carriers? How would he describe that? A city on water?
What would John have said if he had seen one of our fighter jets? How would he describe that? A dragon?
What would John have said if he had seen the space shuttle? How would he describe that?
Did John see a beautiful space ship lighting to redevelop the planet?
John said it was a city.... a beautiful city.... I believe God may be building His own Arc.
After envisioning all the trials and tribulations on earth.... any rescue would be heavenly. On top of that... as I read this.... there aren't any inhabitants on earth when God brings on His beautiful city. What's more... the city is described the same as Heaven itself.
You know... I was going to shift the subject from a crazy spacecraft theory to how the new Jerusalem will end cancer and pain. I was going to give a testimony.... but you know what... I think we need to see just how many people are really hurting. Curing cancer just won't cut the mustard. There are people who are severely depressed and suicidal.... there are people who miss someone they have lost so horribly that they cannot function.... There are children being beaten to death and shoved in freezers and moved around from house to house like a dirty little secret.... fathers are murdering mothers because the current family is in the way of the next fling.... there are people eating guns because they lost their fortune in the market.... children are shooting children in school.
Bad news on the door step.... yep... Spaceship or not... I am going to love Heaven!
