The jehovahs witnesses teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Baxter after thirty nights of experiencing the depths of hell, mary baxter was shown the realms of heaven. If any should argue that it is, the impossibility of casting one of the literal stars to the earth can be shown. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. A new heaven and a new earth 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, b and there was no longer any sea. John first described the new creation as a marriage of heaven and earth. The entire book is inconsistent with the rest of the bible. A lamb with seven horns and seven eyes revelation 5. In this passage, john sees a great war between michael and the angels of god and the dragon satan and his fallen angels or demons that will take place in the end times. The reign of the lord our god the almighty has begun. Christiane northrup, md, author of womens bodies, womens wisdom and the wisdom of menopause health revelations from heaven and earth is a bold yet loving testimonial that elegantly explores humankinds most transcendent questions. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. The stars of heaven fall to the earth and the sky recedes like a scroll being rolled up 6. It should be noted that the greek word aggelos translated angels vs. While studying the book of revalation, i noticed in rev 21. Then i saw a great white throne and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. There are actually three heavens described in the bible. This new chapter follows after the year reign of christ on the earth and the eternal punishment of the unholy trinity dragon, beast, and false prophet. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. Twentyfive percent of all the references to angels in the bible are found in. So, there we will be in heaven with an immortality that we enter into. The walls of the city, described as great and high, are an obvious symbol of exclusion of all that are unworthy to enter the city. A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of stars on her head, crying out in pain as she was about to give birth, and satan, who did not prevail, trying.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Vivid colors are used to describe the throne room and the one who sits on the throne. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. The phrase unto the ages of the ages occurs twelve other times in the book of revelation and always refers to eternity 1. Jan 02, 2020 the walls of the city, described as great and high, are an obvious symbol of exclusion of all that are unworthy to enter the city. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in revelation 20. After the kingdom of heaven begins on earth, after christs return, the new jerusalem descends out of heaven and heaven, in the new jerusalem, will then be on earth.
Baxter was shown for ten nights the glories of heaventhe home of redeemed souls. Heaven will be filled with peace, joy, and praise revelation 7. In 1976, she received visions of hell and heavenrevelations of warning and of salvation that she has since recorded in her books. Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans original fall or an end times angelic battle. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea.
What are the four beasts described in the book of revelations. The truth that leads to eternal life, brooklyn, new york. John, one of the twelve disciples, had been exiled to the island of patmos because he taught about jesus. The measurement of the city described in revelation chapters 21 and 22 is 12,000. Apr 16, 2014 the new jerusalem the book of revelation. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. The book is also written to all believers everywhere.
John does not actually go into heaven, as we see in verse 2. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. What will be the purpose of the walls around the new. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway.
New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. Through first hand experience, sinatra and rosa reveal important clues surrounding the. The book of revelations, part 3, the wedding feast of the. In the wall itself are twelve gates guarded by twelve angels and inscribed with the names of. Though innumerable believers will enjoy its glory, there is the chilling reminder that only the redeemed may enter. But in the course of her writings she actually sees more and describes further than what john saw. But the bible does describe some of what heaven is like in the scriptures. In summary, the war in heaven, as described in revelations 12, was fought over the principle of agency, is still being waged in a major way on earth today. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Around gods throne are twenty four other thrones, on which sit elders in white robes. And another book was opened, which is the book of life.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. I do not include in this use of the word heaven the rapture of the church, the tribulation, nor the millennium, all of which precede it. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Even at this judgment of the wicked, this book is the final answer of mans eternal judgment. How could a christian read the book of revelation and. John is having a new vision and john is going to see into the throne room of heaven. In this passage, john sees a great war between michael and the angels of god and the dragon satan and his fallen angels or demons that will take place in. From her floridabased ministry, she ministers around the world, and many miracles have occurred in her services. How could a christian read the book of revelation and still. If possible how does the size given relate to the way we measure things today. Caught up into heaven in a divine revelation of heaven, after thirty nights in which god gave her visions of the depths of hell and the punishments of the lost, mary k. In the bible, the word heaven occurs 276 times in the new testament alone.
The bibles book of revelation part 3 the wedding feast of the lamb exploring the prophecies of scripture alleluia. Introduction the opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth. For example, in chapter 6, there are described 4 riders on different colored horses that will have effect on those living on the earth. Baxter pdf doc mp4 video high low mp3 19mb, cd tracks all tracks. In addition, the 144,000 are described as being bought from among mankind as firstfruits. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Heaven is a real place where the people of god will live one day. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, god will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the lord god will give them light. Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, behold, the dwelling place of god is with man. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are repeatedly distinguished. The first vision that the author experiences is that of entering heaven and seeing gods throne revelation 4. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Seventyfour times they are mentioned in the book of revelation.
The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. The mercy seat in heaven where god sits is surrounded by magnificent angels full of glory and power that proclaim and bless the holy name of god without ceasing. It talks about one version of heaven dying despite the fact that heaven is described as an eternal construct, it references dragons despite its purported damnation of anything magical and it talks of celestial women giving birth in space. Heaven is an actual place and is described as the beautiful dwelling place of those who have trusted jesus christ as their savior. These two phrases are also present in revelation 20. A new heaven and new earth, mortiers bible, phillip medhurst collection. The last great angelic battle and satans ultimate expulsion from heaven are described in revelation 12. What does the bible say about description of heaven.
It aptly describes those who will rule in heaven with christ over an undetermined number of subjects on earth. Heaven, gods throne, the new jerusalem, revelations duration. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. In heaven, those saved by god will have new bodies without the curse of sin. I also heard it would be about the size of the modern day u. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. The new earth is an expression used in the book of isaiah 65. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings, joyful heavenly citizens, four. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf. Heaven must surely be beyond our power of description, and beyond the author, johns.
The locusts are described as having a human appearance faces and hair but with lions teeth, and wearing breastplates of iron. By the term heaven, i am referring to that state of everlasting blessing which is described in the last two chapters of the book of revelation. The last book in gods archives is the single volume, called the book of life. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. Notice this statement, and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Included are her descriptions of the order of heaven, what happens to children, and the throne of god. The inspired writings of mary kathryn baxter are divinely anointed by god, and they have blessed hundreds of thousands of people. While on patmos, god gave john a vision of the final days of earth, and a peak at heaven. There will be no one who is blind, deaf or lame in heaven isaiah 35. All that is known with any amount of detail is described in these two chapters. The throne of god and of the lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. Paul said that he was caught up to the third heaven but was not allowed to say what he saw there 2 corinthians 12. In revelation, god is described as having the appearance like that of jasper and carnelian with a rainbowlike halo as brilliant as emerald.
That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. She states in her other book the divine revelation of heaven, i saw the same scene that john saw in his vision that he described in revelation p. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. But revelation 2122 does give an adequate amount of information describing heaven, and after a careful view of these passages it is clear that heaven is a place that is out of this world and most incomprehensible to the human mind in the present day. When the bible mentions a new jerusalem, heavenly sanctuary, bread of life, or gods throne, it is referring to the. Now the new heaven and the new earth have been ushered in. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place.
A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. On september 23, 2017, we witnessed this chapter played out in the heavens. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The glory of god and the light of the lamb will be its illumination. God is pictured having the appearance of jasper and carnelian. Some of these are described as beasts, full of eyes, with six wings and neither rest day or night in their proclaiming the holiness of god rev. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven.
Paint the image in your mind and see what is going on in heaven. John is going to be told what this new heaven and new earth looks like in verses 38. Revelation 21 goes on to say that in heaven there will be no more sun or moon. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. As we are taken into this vision, we must visualize the picture before us. Johns description of heaven imagine trying to describe something that cant be described. At that time jasper had characteristics and color similar to a diamond or crystal. John the revelator saw the books opened in heaven paw creek. This bible passage is rich with beautiful and detailed descriptions of. Mary baxters book a divine revelation of hell has sold more than. So when we get to heaven there will be no death revelation 21. Paul reports in this passage, boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable.