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

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:1-8 The first earth and heavens are destroyed, apparently cleansed of the effects of sin. 2 Peter 3:7, 10-13

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:1 Humanity can’t live in complete darkness and water, the conditions which existed as Genesis opens – Gen. 1:2 In the New Earth, it comes “ready made” for habitation. Rev. 21:1

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:2 The New Jerusalem appears to already exist, as it comes down from where God dwells.

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:2 Now, just as the saints were presented to Christ, the city full of those whom He loves is also presented to God.

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:2 Here was the reality of the pattern given to Moses, the Temple John saw, and in which was the Ark of the Covenant which John saw opened. Rev. 8:3; 11:19; 15:5-8; Also Gal. 4:26; Heb. 11:16; 12:22-24

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:3; Heb. 12:22-24 The New Jerusalem will be home to: The Triune God The entire angelic host Church age saints OT saints

The Creation of the New Order – Rev. 21:2 This reality was motivating to Abraham and others! Heb. 11:13-17

What happens to those who die? Luke 16:19-31 In the presence of God (believers – 2 Cor. 5:6-8; Phil. 1:23) Conscious Recognition Comfort or torment

What happens to those who die? Luke 16:19-31 Separation of the righteous and unrighteous Awareness (Rev. 6:10), but… No communication with the living No second chance

The First Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:3 We no longer need to go to God. God comes to us!

The First Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:3 Why a loud voice? Some things are worth being loud about! It may be bad grammar. It’s great theology!

The First Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:3 “Behold!” “Listen up! Pay attention!”

The First Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:3 We will forever live with God and He with us! The God who was said to “dwell” (tabernacle) in heaven will now “dwell” (tabernacle) with us, just as He once did in the Wilderness with Israel!

The First Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:4 The effects of the curse are also now lifted. There will be no more: Death Sorrow Crying Pain

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:5-6a First, it will absolutely happen and carries with it God’s assurance.

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:6b Next, a reminder that, in the midst of universe-changing events, the reality that eternal life is absolutely free!

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:7 The third part involves the reward for faithful believers. The language is that of the Davidic Covenant. 2 Samuel 7:14

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:7 This is the first use of this term for “son” used of believers.

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:7 Those who have received the free gift of life are also offered the possibility of joint-heirship with the Lord. 2:26-27; 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:12

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:7 Finally, after announcing the freeness of eternal life and the reward for the faithful, the Lord announces the destiny of the sinful.

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:7 By now, the eternal destiny of everyone is set. One either has the free gift of eternal life and even more the possibility of eternal reward or they have the Lake of Fire and eternal torment.

The Second Proclamation of God! – Rev. 21:7 All that could have been done to effect our eternity has been done!