Biblical Time Line

Ascension Rapture Return

Parenthesis Eternal

The Law (Church Age) Trib. Kingdom State OT NT 7 years 1,000 years

Day of the Lord

Conditions in the New JerusalemRevelation 21:9-22:11 gives us an idea

of what it will be like in our future home.

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Revelation 21:9The same angel who brought

judgment now brings blessing.

Having destroyed wicked Babylon, the angel now shows John God’s city.

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Revelation 21:9The city for the Lamb’s bride now

descends from heaven.

We will forever enjoy the fellowship of God in our new home.

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Revelation 21:10Instead of the wilderness, John is now

taken to a great, high mountain.

Remember, at the end of the Tribulation, mountains were flattened.

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Revelation 21:11-13The structure of the New Jerusalem

along with the light from the glory of God creates a stunning sight like a

massive, shining, diamond-like jewel!

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Revelation 21:11-13 - SafetyWhatever else may be true, high,

massive walls with gates and angels at the gates certainly creates a sense of

safety and security.

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Revelation 21:11-13 - FaithfulnessAs the New Jerusalem is entered, the constant reminder is present that God has been faithful to Israel as Yahweh,

the covenant-keeping God!

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Revelation 21:14 -21 - AwesomeThe sheer size is overwhelming. Space within the city will not be a concern.

The adornment is not necessary except to impress us with the sense of

splendor and magnificence.

The radiance will be beyond words! Home…

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Revelation 21:9The city for the Lamb’s bride now

descends from heaven.

We will forever enjoy the fellowship of God in our new home.

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Revelation 21:9The city for the Lamb’s bride now

descends from heaven.

We will forever enjoy the fellowship of God in our new home.

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Revelation 21:22 – Intimate, personalWe will not need to “go to God”.

He will be there.

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Revelation 21:23 – Bright, excitingWe will never tire. We will not need sleep. Night and darkness will not be

a part of our existence.

The Light of the world is now our Light!

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Revelation 21:24-26 – Bright, exciting“Of the saved” is not in the original.

Nations of humans with unglorified bodies, but perfect like Adam and Eve,

will honor the Lord with their “glory and honor”.

These are probably saints from the Millennium who will procreate and

populate the New Earth.

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Revelation 21:27 – PureNo one will ever be there who does

anything wrong.

Justice and purity will forever be a part of our existence.

This is yet another reason to never again fear. Home

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Revelation 22:1-2 – The River of LifeWhile darkness and water will not

cover the landscape, there is water.

It may provide refreshment, but the River “symbolizes the everlasting

enjoyment of God and the life of God that will flow to all people.”

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Revelation 22:1-2 – The River of LifeThe Tree of Life is found on either side

of the River.

The fruit is only for Overcomers (2:7), but the leaves work to heal the

nations.

It may be that people in their natural bodies will still experience injury.

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Revelation 22:3a – The Curse is goneProduction of food, childbirth, and

such will be a joy.

Work and childbearing will take on new meaning.

Creativity and productivity will be much different than today. Home

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Rev. 22:3b-5 – Eternal Joy in ServingOvercomers will literally see the face

of God and serve Him in countless tasks, never tiring, never bored,

forever reminded that they are His.

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Rev. 22:3b-5 – Eternal Joy in ServingBelievers will reign just as God had

intended at the beginning.Gen. 1:27

His purposes are realized.

Satan has lost.

This is your future!Rev. 22:6

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Rev. 22:3b-5 – Eternal Joy in ServingReigning with Christ

Rev. 22:5; 2:25-27; 3:21; Matt. 25:14-19; Lk. 19:15-19; Rom. 8:17;

2 Tim. 2:12

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Rev. 22:6-7 – ConclusionObedience to this book is important.

From God’s perspective, this happens “quickly”, emphasized by the finality and completeness of the judgment.

No one is guaranteed tomorrow and should not read this flippantly. Home

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Rev. 22:8-10 – ConclusionThis is a significant, understandable

book and should not be ignored!

We should be careful to never confuse the messenger with the Author.

Wonderful interpretation comes from wonderful material and is not the

product of the one giving the message.

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Rev. 22:10 – ConclusionIrony.

“If that’s what you want to do, do it!”

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Rev. 22:12 – ConclusionWhat we do as believers matters.

2 Cor. 5:10-11

“Quickly”Not only is the time for our world short, but the time of our lives are

unknown.

Once something is over, the wait always seems short.

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Rev. 22:12-13 – ConclusionThe One who judges lives forever and

reigns over heaven and earth.

He sees all and will judge with fairness, mercy, and justice.

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Rev. 22:14 – ConclusionAs such, obedience matters!

“Gates”Honor and authority.

2 Pet. 1:11

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Rev. 22:15 – ConclusionThis may mean unbelievers will never

enter the New Jerusalem.

Or, it may be one of the many contrasts between the faithful and

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Rev. 22:15 – ConclusionWhatever else is true, the New Jerusalem will be a place of the

enjoyment and honor of the righteous.

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Rev. 22:16 – ConclusionThis message is for us and comes from the One who is the fulfillment of the

promises to Israel.

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Rev. 22:17 – ConclusionWhatever v. 15 means all who believe

are assured.

As this dramatic book closes, God once again affirms grace!

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Rev. 22:18-19 – ConclusionVerse 17 is helpful in giving us perspective on these verses.

Verse 18 should read “may God…”

It is not a prediction but an imprecation.

“People who mess with this book deserve judgment like this!”

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Rev. 22:18-19 – ConclusionVerse 19 = “tree of life,”

not “book of life.”

Disobedience brings loss of reward.

These closing words do not involve one’s eternal life. Home

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Rev. 22:20-21 – ConclusionHow appropriate that the book would close with a wish that the Lord would come soon and for grace to be ours!

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Rev. 22:20-21 – ConclusionWith what we face in life and the

consequences of our actions described in this book, we need grace!

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