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Revelation 21:1-27 The Destiny of the Redeemed

Revelation 21:1-27 The Destiny of the Redeemed. Fellowship With God (21:1-8) A new heaven and a new earth – an entirely new realm of existence characterized by righteousness (cf. 21:5; 2 Peter 3:13)

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Revelation 21:1-27 The Destiny of the Redeemed

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  1. Revelation 21:1-27The Destiny of the Redeemed Fellowship With God (21:1-8) A new heaven and a new earth – an entirely new realm of existence characterized by righteousness (cf. 21:5; 2 Peter 3:13) No more sea – not referring to the sea of glass, but the sea of corrupt human society (Revelation 8:8-9; 12:12; 16:3; 18:17-21) The New Jerusalem– the perfect dwelling for God’s people (Hebrews 11:10; 12:22-23; 13:14) The Tabernacle of God is with men(Hebrews 9:11) God’s presence accounts for man’s blessedness – no tears, death, sorrow or pain. He who OVERCOMES inherits these things In stark contrast, the wicked have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone. Revelation

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  4. The Perfect City for the Saints (21:9-27) John is shown the city by an angel… The city is illuminated with light like a jasper stone, clear as crystal (cf. 4:3). It has a great high wall. The number 12 figures prominently in the design of the heavenly city: There are 12 gates, 12 angels, names of 12 tribes written on gates, each gate is a pearl. The 12 foundations have on them the names of 12 apostles and are adorned with 12 precious stones (Eph. 2:19-20; Mt. 16:19) The dimensions are 12,000 furlongs square (1,500 miles), and the width of the wall is 144 cubits (216 feet). Revelation

  5. The Perfect City for the Saints (21:9-27) John is shown the city by an angel… The saved walk in God’s glorious light and bring their glory and honor to the city as well. The gates are never closed– suggesting both easy access AND safety. Nothing can enter that doesn’t belong, only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of Life. Revelation

  6. Revelation The Book of Life • God’s record of the saved (Exodus 32:32-33; Phil. 4:3) • It will be opened at the Judgment (20:12) • Those whose names are not written in it will be cast into the lake of fire (20:15). This includes… • all those who worshiped the beast (13:8; 17:8) • anyone who takes away from God’s word (22:19) • Those whose names are written there… • must overcome (3:5) • are allowed to enter the heavenly city (21:27)

  7. The Provisions of Paradise (22:1-5, cf. 2:7) A pure river of “water of life” proceeding from the throne (John 4:14; Rev. 21:6) The tree of life, with 12 fruits for the healing of the nations (Gen. 2:9; 3:22-24; Rev. 2:7) God’s servants… Shall serve Him Shall see His face (1 John 3:2) Will have His name on their foreheads Shall reign forever and ever (2 Timothy 2:12) Revelation

  8. Revelation 22:6-21Final Assurance & Warnings The message is from God, who alone is worthy of worship (22:6-9,16; 5:13f.) “Behold I come quickly” (22:7, 12, 20) These statements appear to refer to the speed & surety of the Lord’s coming; they may not have the same import as “shortly come to pass” and “the time is at hand” which refer to nearness in time (1:1; 22:6; 1:3; 22:10) Fulfillment will begin so soon and is so certain that there will be little opportunity for men to alter their spiritual condition -- the dye is cast (22:11) Revelation

  9. Revelation 22:6-21Final Assurance & Warnings The Seven Beatitudes of Revelation: “Blessed is he…” Who reads, hears & keeps the prophecy (1:3) Who dies in the Lord (14:13) Who watches and keeps His garments (16:15) Who is called to the marriage supper (19:9) Who has a part in the first resurrection (20:6) Who keeps the sayings of the book (22:7) Who does His commandments (22:14) Our eternal abode is determined by whether or not we have kept God’s commandments (22:14-15) Revelation

  10. Revelation 22:6-21Final Assurance & Warnings An invitation:Whoever desires may take of the water of life freely (22:17) Warnings: Whoever adds to the words of this book, to him will be added the plagues written in the book (22:18) Whoever takes away from the words of the book, his name will be taken away from the book of life & from the holy city (22:19) The same principle applies to all Scripture (Galatians 1:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:6; Proverbs 30:6; Deuteronomy 4:2) A Promise – “Surely I come quickly” (22:20-21) Anticipation: “…even so, come Lord Jesus” (cf. 2 Peter 3:11-14) Revelation

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