The New Heaven and Earth
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THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH
THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH
IN my studies, I am understanding something very “eye opening” to me. I have read scriptures for years but now I am realizing the fact that God sent Jesus, His Son, yep we get that. So that our sins are forgiven, I get that, we have salvation through Jesus’s blood on the cross, I get that, so then I found myself thinking, what now, how many of us have received Jesus then stopped, we begin or continue really sitting back, cool glass of lemonade, maybe a little umbrella, feet in the sand. Sounds pretty good to me.
IN my studies, I am understanding something very “eye opening” to me. I have read scriptures for years but now I am realizing the fact that God sent Jesus, His Son, yep we get that. So that our sins are forgiven, I get that, we have salvation through Jesus’s blood on the cross, I get that, so then I found myself thinking, what now, how many of us have received Jesus then stopped, we begin or continue really sitting back, cool glass of lemonade, maybe a little umbrella, feet in the sand. Sounds pretty good to me.
But wait, we’re done? Nope, we are not. God sent Jesus to die for our sins, What about God’s Holy Spirit? Again, God has loved us and equiptd’ us to START doing. To start.....doing His glorious work after we have been saved. There is so much fruit to harvest. AMEN?
But wait, we’re done? Nope, we are not. God sent Jesus to die for our sins, What about God’s Holy Spirit? Again, God has loved us and equiptd’ us to START doing. To start.....doing His glorious work after we have been saved. There is so much fruit to harvest. AMEN?
JUST THINK OF IT, THE WONDER OF IT ALL. In verses 1-5, John begins telling us about the wonderful things of the new “Heaven on Earth.”
JUST THINK OF IT, THE WONDER OF IT ALL. In verses 1-5, John begins telling us about the wonderful things of the new “Heaven on Earth.”
Note the wonders of this new home for God’s people: Revelation 22:1 “1 Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Note the wonders of this new home for God’s people: Revelation 22:1 “1 Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
A. This is The river of life that Ezekiel 47:11–12 told us about..... “11 But the marshes and swamps will not be purified; they will still be salty. 12 Fruit trees of all kinds will grow along both sides of the river. The leaves of these trees will never turn brown and fall, and there will always be fruit on their branches. There will be a new crop every month, for they are watered by the river flowing from the Temple. The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing.”
A. This is The river of life that Ezekiel 47:11–12 told us about..... “11 But the marshes and swamps will not be purified; they will still be salty. 12 Fruit trees of all kinds will grow along both sides of the river. The leaves of these trees will never turn brown and fall, and there will always be fruit on their branches. There will be a new crop every month, for they are watered by the river flowing from the Temple. The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing.”
B. The tree of life and removal of the curse. Revelation 22:2–3 “2 It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. 3 No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.
B. The tree of life and removal of the curse. Revelation 22:2–3 “2 It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. 3 No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.
C. So The curse removed. This is the original curse from the Book of Genesis.
C. So The curse removed. This is the original curse from the Book of Genesis.
D. The throne and the lamb of God are there. Now, God’s servants shall serve Him and the Lamb Jesus Christ.
D. The throne and the lamb of God are there. Now, God’s servants shall serve Him and the Lamb Jesus Christ.
E. His name will be on the people’s foreheads. They will see God and He will know them. Revelation 22:4 “And they will see his face, and his name will be written on their foreheads.
E. His name will be on the people’s foreheads. They will see God and He will know them. Revelation 22:4 “And they will see his face, and his name will be written on their foreheads.
F. No night, no darkness. God will give light. Are we getting the theme here church? We read in 1 John 1:5 “This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. Revelation 22:5 “And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.”
F. No night, no darkness. God will give light. Are we getting the theme here church? We read in 1 John 1:5 “This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. Revelation 22:5 “And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.”
They are now instructed to WORSHIP The Lord God. So throughout scripture, God is telling us to Praise and worship Him. It doesn't stop with the new Heaven.
They are now instructed to WORSHIP The Lord God. So throughout scripture, God is telling us to Praise and worship Him. It doesn't stop with the new Heaven.
Heaven’s Angel showed John (the writer of Revelations) the things that would soon come to pass. Revelation 22:6 “Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.”
Heaven’s Angel showed John (the writer of Revelations) the things that would soon come to pass. Revelation 22:6 “Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.”
B. Pay Attention, be aware, be ready! Revelation 22:7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.” Christ’s coming will be soon. Blessed are those, who keep His testimonies. Blessed are those who are ready.
B. Pay Attention, be aware, be ready! Revelation 22:7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.” Christ’s coming will be soon. Blessed are those, who keep His testimonies. Blessed are those who are ready.
C. John lived with great love and Affection for our Lord God. John bowed before the angel in respect and honor, but the angel warned John not to bow since he was a fellow servant. Revelation 22:8–9 “ I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. 9 But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
C. John lived with great love and Affection for our Lord God. John bowed before the angel in respect and honor, but the angel warned John not to bow since he was a fellow servant. Revelation 22:8–9 “ I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. 9 But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
WE HAVE A WARNING IN GOD’S HOLY WORD—vv. 10–16
WE HAVE A WARNING IN GOD’S HOLY WORD—vv. 10–16
A. We are now discovering Sacred information. Revelation 22:10 “Then he instructed me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near.” God tells us in the book of Daniel:
A. We are now discovering Sacred information. Revelation 22:10 “Then he instructed me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near.” God tells us in the book of Daniel:
Daniel 12:8–10 “8 I heard what he said, but I did not understand what he meant. So I asked, “How will all this finally end, my lord?” 9 But he said, “Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end. 10 Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.” But John was now told to keep the book open.
Daniel 12:8–10 “8 I heard what he said, but I did not understand what he meant. So I asked, “How will all this finally end, my lord?” 9 But he said, “Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end. 10 Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.” But John was now told to keep the book open.
So in the OT, God told Daniel, close the scroll......Now Jesus is telling John, “do not seal up the prophetic book. So things are happening today.....
So in the OT, God told Daniel, close the scroll......Now Jesus is telling John, “do not seal up the prophetic book. So things are happening today.....
B. OK, we are known Sinners, let’s see what verses 11-12 tell us. Revelation 22:11–12 “11 Let the one who is doing harm (SATAN) continue to do harm; let the one who is vile (SATAN) continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; followers of the Father. let the one who is holy, continue to be holy.” 12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.” The fulfillment of the revelation is so soon to come that men will have little time to repent.
B. OK, we are known Sinners, let’s see what verses 11-12 tell us. Revelation 22:11–12 “11 Let the one who is doing harm (SATAN) continue to do harm; let the one who is vile (SATAN) continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; followers of the Father. let the one who is holy, continue to be holy.” 12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.” The fulfillment of the revelation is so soon to come that men will have little time to repent.
C. Jesus Christ, our Savior has told all in Revelation 22:12–13 “12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
C. Jesus Christ, our Savior has told all in Revelation 22:12–13 “12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
D. Through our accepting Jesus, we have Salvation, we have been saved because of the blood on the cross. “Revelation 22:14–15 “14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, (repent) They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. 15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie. Do you want to be outside the New City? I don’t know about you all but I sure don’t!
D. Through our accepting Jesus, we have Salvation, we have been saved because of the blood on the cross. “Revelation 22:14–15 “14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, (repent) They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. 15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie. Do you want to be outside the New City? I don’t know about you all but I sure don’t!
E. We are promised eternity through Jesus Christ. He is the bright and morning star.
E. We are promised eternity through Jesus Christ. He is the bright and morning star.
Revelation 2:27–29 “27 They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots. 28 They will have the same authority I received from my Father, and I will also give them the morning star! 29 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches."
Revelation 2:27–29 “27 They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots. 28 They will have the same authority I received from my Father, and I will also give them the morning star! 29 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches."
JESUS TELLS JOHN, WHOSOEVER HEARS, WHOSOEVER IS THIRSTY
JESUS TELLS JOHN, WHOSOEVER HEARS, WHOSOEVER IS THIRSTY
A. Water, LIVING WATER, JESUS CHRIST. REVELATIONS 22:VERSE 17 IS the last invitation for salvation in the Bible.
A. Water, LIVING WATER, JESUS CHRIST. REVELATIONS 22:VERSE 17 IS the last invitation for salvation in the Bible.
Revelation 22:17–18 “17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. 18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.” Whosoever is thirsty may drink of the water of life and be satisfied. Note that this water is free for all people.
Revelation 22:17–18 “17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. 18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.” Whosoever is thirsty may drink of the water of life and be satisfied. Note that this water is free for all people.
It does not cost us anything, we read in John 1:12 “12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.”
It does not cost us anything, we read in John 1:12 “12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.”
John 3:16 “16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 “16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
B. A strict Warning from Jesus to John writing this book of Revelations
B. A strict Warning from Jesus to John writing this book of Revelations
A two-fold warning: Verse 18 says: Revelation 22:18 “18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
A two-fold warning: Verse 18 says: Revelation 22:18 “18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
1. Anyone that adds to God’s Word will receive the plagues of this book. Some people add things to try to prove their doctrine.
1. Anyone that adds to God’s Word will receive the plagues of this book. Some people add things to try to prove their doctrine.
2. Anyone that takes away from God’s Word will not have his name in the book of life and will not see the holy city. Accept His Word as it is.
2. Anyone that takes away from God’s Word will not have his name in the book of life and will not see the holy city. Accept His Word as it is.
C. Are we getting ready for this magnificent Wonder for the time when Jesus comes again? Revelation 22:20–21 “20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! 21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.”
C. Are we getting ready for this magnificent Wonder for the time when Jesus comes again? Revelation 22:20–21 “20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! 21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.”
AMEN
AMEN