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Revelation 21:1–8The New Heaven and the New Earth[1] 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. [2] And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. [3] And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. [4] He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”[5] And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” [6] And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. [7] The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. [8] But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” (ESV)

Title: All Things in Christ Text: Ephesians 1:7-10 FCF: We often struggle praising God for the enormity of His redemption plan. Prop: Because The Father has crafted and revealed a cosmic redemption plan for all creation in Christ, we must praise the Father. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Ephesians chapter 1. In a moment we'll read from the Legacy Standard Bible starting in verse 7 and going to verse 10. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Last week, we discussed the first of God's Spiritual blessings He blessed us with. God predetermined to make a family for Himself by adopting as sons those whom He chooses to put into Christ, His firstborn Son, and to share all the promises of that covenant. God did this according to His good will to us and in His love and so that we would praise Him for His abounding grace. But before we move on from this, I want to adjust the temperature level on last week's sermon. It was clearly put forward as a sermon that would be confrontational. I knew that going in. I think I did my best to defend my interpretation of the scriptures. However, I do want to submit two things to you. First, if you aren't convinced or if you don't quite see it my way yet – that's ok. We can grow together in this. And even if we never see eye to eye. That's ok too, as long as we pursue peace and fellowship regardless. Second, I did make a point that seemed to say that disagreeing with me would be disagreeing with God. However, I want to add nuance to that. My intention was to keep us from spending all our time debating the topic rather than praising God for His work in salvation. And my intention with that comment specifically was to try to help those who might initially disagree with what was said, not to dismiss everything in the sermon and even to entertain the possibility that they could be wrong. With that being said, thankfully, the sermon today, I think, will be much less confrontational. Please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the Word of God as it is read. Invocation: All wise and knowing Father, You have declared the end from the beginning. You have determined what you will do and you will bring it to pass. Never has such a doctrine affected us so, as to the established plan and decree of redemption. You have set out a marvelous and mysterious plan to redeem and forgive sins. And at the center of this plan, You have foreordained Your Son to be its head. Glorious and all gracious Father, may we as Your people praise You today for the grace you have lavished on us in this cosmic plan for reconciliation. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. Transition: [Slide 2] “No creature that deserved redemption would need to be redeemed.” C.S. Lewis “The heart of the gospel is redemption, and the essence of redemption is the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ.” C.H. Spurgeon [Slide 3] “If I had the wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Job, the meekness of Moses, the strength of Samson, the obedience of Abraham, the compassion of Joseph, the tears of Jeremiah, the poetic skill of David, the prophetic voice of Elijah, the courage of Daniel, the greatness of John the Baptist, and the endurance of Paul, I would still need redemption through Christ's blood, the forgiveness of sin.” R.I. Wheeler [Slide 4] “There can be no thought of “cheap” forgiveness when we remember that our redemption cost God the life of His beloved Son.” Geoffrey B. Wilson May these words help prepare our minds for the exposition of the text this morning. I.) The Father's riches of grace secured our redemption through Christ's atonement, so we must praise the Father. a. [Slide 5] 7 - In Him i. The section we are beginning in this doxological eulogy has not quite turned to Christ just yet. Paul is still talking about God the Father. ii. However, rather than seeing what the Father HAS blessed us with in the past, now Paul turns to what the Father is blessing us with in the present. iii. The preposition “in” again is referring to a location. iv. But the pronoun “him” must be referring to Jesus based on the context. v. Once again Paul is relaying to us the Spiritual benefits The Father gives us by uniting us to Christ. vi. So, what other Spiritual benefits has The Father blessed us with? b. [Slide 6] we have redemption through His blood, i. Let's begin with the preposition through. It is describing to us the means or the path by which we have this next benefit. ii. It is by the means of Christ's blood, which is certainly talking about His sacrificial atoning death on the cross, which has secured for us this benefit. iii. Much like we see the sacrifices in the Old Testament being the means God used to cover or pass over the sins of His people. However, our benefit is not a covering or a passing over… iv. The benefit is redemption. v. Before we define redemption, it is important to see that this particular benefit is not something that God did in the past for us. Rather this particular benefit is something we HAVE. Present tense. The Greek present tense emphasizes the action happening at the time of writing and usually implies a continuous effect. vi. So, what does it mean we have redemption in Christ? vii. Redemption is a legal term indicating that we have been released, delivered, or ransomed. viii. Depending on the context we could see either a simple deliverance from bondage or the paying of a ransom price in order to secure that redemption. ix. Since both are taught in scripture, I think you can land on either side, but we should not see Christ's blood as the payment itself. x. If it were, Paul would have said “with” His blood and not “through” His blood. xi. His blood is a metaphor for the payment for sin, which is death. And the payment of that ransom was not paid to Satan, but was rather the cost of freeing us from our bondage to sin and Satan. xii. Sin and Satan trapped us because we were estranged to God. Christ's death brought peace with God and release from Sin and Satan. xiii. This is made even more clear in the next statement. c. [Slide 7] the forgiveness of our transgressions, i. This phrase is called appositional. What that means it that it serves to rename or re-word what was previously stated. ii. What is our redemption through His blood? iii. It is forgiveness of our transgressions. iv. We should not see forgiveness as if our transgressions are simply forgotten or ignored. Forgiveness is more of a financial term here, where the debts are paid by someone else. v. It has the idea of a formal release or pardon. vi. The reason for the release or pardon is because someone paid the debt we owed. Namely, Christ. Therefore, since the payment has been made, we are free to go. vii. But what caused our debt? viii. It is our transgressions. ix. Transgressions here is the idea of a wrongdoing, a false step, an offense, or a blunder. x. Paul uses this term and others to describe sin in general. There may be subtle nuances between the different words Paul uses, but we see him use words almost interchangeably in similar constructions throughout the New Testament. xi. Christ's atonement and sacrificial death on the cross specifically redeems and forgives us of the debt we had accrued toward God because of our sins. xii. Paul says elsewhere that the wages of sin is death. Therefore, the deliverance or the ransom paid to God for our sins against Him is to God to cancel our debt and free us. xiii. Christ's death secured our deliverance. xiv. Why would God do this? d. [Slide 8] according to the riches of His grace i. According to here is once again showing us the source of all that has been done. ii. What source led to Christ's sacrifice to redeem and forgive us for our sins? iii. It is none other than the riches of His grace. iv. “His” here is difficult to determine. We are a good way away from Paul talking about God the Father. v. We could see this as the Triune God, although that would be even more “out of left field.” vi. The most recent subject would have been Jesus Christ. vii. Certainly, Jesus can show riches in grace. viii. However, contextually, since Paul has not quite finished praising the Father, it seems better to see this as the grace of the Father. ix. And so, God the Father's uniting us to Christ in His atonement as the means to forgive and release us from our sin debt, flows out of His abundant grace toward us. x. And so once again, it comes back to the grace of the Father. His powerful favor He gives to us, His people, enabling us to do what we could never do for ourselves. e. [Slide 9] Summary of the Point: Paul's primary point is to turn to the here and now. What Spiritual benefits do we have presently from the Father? In this, Paul reveals that out of the riches of grace of the Father, He has secured our redemption and forgiveness through the sacrificial atonement of Jesus Christ, His Son. God has given His powerful favor to do what we could not do and atone for our sins and secure our pardon. God has released us from sin and death by providing the atonement and payment for our sins. Is there any other response that a believer can offer to this, than praising God? Transition: [Slide 10 (blank)] But providing to us a redemption is not the only Spiritual blessing the Father has given in His grace that we enjoy today. What else has God's grace done for us? II.) The Father's abounding grace has made known to us His redemption plan in Christ, so we must praise the Father. a. [Slide 11] 8 - which He caused to abound to us i. Still speaking of the Father's grace, Paul continues on his quest to show how praiseworthy God is for His blessing us. ii. Literally the Greek text says, “Which abounded to us” iii. Because this is a little weird sounding in English, many translations including the LSB add a word to try to help. “Which He made to abound”, or “which He richly poured,” or as here “caused to abound.” iv. All of this is an attempt to bring the thought over to English readers. v. But we get the idea, mostly because Paul has already talked about how God has lavished His grace on us. vi. However, the way in which He has done so is different here as he continues. b. [Slide 12] in all wisdom and insight, i. Scholars are fairly divided over how to read this. There are basically three ideas. 1. First, that God sourced our redemption in His grace which He abounded to us with His wisdom and insight. Meaning that this provides the motive or the manner in which God gave us grace and redemption. a. God is most certainly all wise and discerning. b. His plan of redemption reflects masterful planning and execution that certainly baffles the minds of men and angels. c. This is an attractive option because it refers back to what He has already said about the predestination, election, and redemption of His people. d. However, I'm not fully convinced that Paul is talking about that necessarily. 2. A second idea goes forward, in that God's wisdom and insight has made known to us the mystery of His will. a. This would mean that God uses his divine wisdom and discernment by making known to us what His cosmic plans are. b. This is an attractive option because this is more or less what Paul prays for the church in Ephesus in verse 15-22 of chapter 1. c. However, I'm not fully convinced of this one either. 3. A third option is that these are actually further Spiritual benefits to those whom God has redeemed. a. This would mean that God has actually given wisdom and insight to us in order that we would know and understand God's eternal purpose in redemption. b. And also, that we would know and understand God future plans for our redemption. c. This has the advantage of looking back and forward in the context of Ephesians. d. This is the interpretation that I will preach from, but know that the others are fully biblical views as well. ii. God the Father's grace was given in abundance to us in that He has given us wisdom, which is the use of knowledge and experience. iii. His grace has also given us insight, which is our capacity for rational thought, inference, or discernment. iv. But it is not simply these gifts, because in some ways He has given these things to all men as image bearers. v. Instead, these gifts are especially abounded in grace so that we would know, experience, and understand what He makes known to us… c. [Slide 13] 9 - making known to us the mystery of His will, i. Making known is another circumstantial participle which conveys to us that this making known is related to God's causing of grace to abound to us. ii. In other words, it is directly connected to His grace given. iii. In His abounding grace He has given us wisdom and insight by making known to us the mystery. iv. Mystery refers to a divine secret or secret doctrine. v. Today, we would be very wary of “secret doctrines” because the scriptural canon has been closed and we believe that the fullest revelation of God's Word to us is in Jesus Christ. vi. But Paul writes of that very thing happening. That Christ came and revealed doctrines that were veiled in the Old Testament that are now unveiled. vii. But what is the mystery of God's will? viii. Scholars almost unanimously agree that this points us back to God's plan to save His people. ix. Paul is again referencing what he has discussed in verses 3-8. x. This mystery which was not fully known, has been made known to us. xi. God's grace abounded to us, giving us wisdom and insight to understand this divine mystery of God adopting us and choosing us in Christ, redeeming and forgiving our sins through Christ's atonement. xii. The only reason we even learn about God's plan is because God reveals it to us. Without God revealing it… none would ever know it. xiii. But what is the motive that God had in making His mysterious will known to us? d. [Slide 14] according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Him i. God has revealed it to us out of His good pleasure. ii. God was delighted to make this mystery known to us. iii. The next phrase, “which He purposed in Him”, is difficult to understand. iv. First, we must understand that this is connected to God the Father's good pleasure. Whatever follows is related to the Father's delight. v. Second, we must deal with the meaning of the word purposed. vi. Purposed means to set before, usually meant to set before someone for consideration as the reason or purpose. We could even say, established. vii. However, it is in the middle voice meaning God does this for or to Himself. viii. Paul then adds “in Him” at the end of this which could be talking about Christ or it could be talking about the Father in which case it would take a reflexive meaning… in Himself. ix. It seems best to take this “in Him” as talking about Christ specifically. This makes good sense in the context. x. So, what does this little phrase mean? xi. God delighted to reveal His mysterious redemption plan which He determined or established in Christ. Christ becomes the focal point of this plan which the Father is delighted to reveal to us. e. [Slide 15] Summary of the Point: Before, Paul showed us that The Father's riches of grace provided redemption and forgiveness to us by Christ's sacrificial and atoning death on the cross. But the Father's abounding grace also has given us wisdom and understanding making known to us His mysterious redemption plan that He has determined in Christ. And God was delighted to make this known to us. Again, I ask, what does a believer in Christ have to say to this other than, Praise the Father! Transition: [Slide 16 (blank)] But what is the purpose of God setting out this redemption plan in Christ? What is the goal? And why Christ? III.) The Father's redemption plan is for an administration with Christ as all in all, so we must praise the Father. a. [Slide 17] 10 - for an administration i. What is the overarching goal of God's redemption plan in Christ? ii. For an administration. Well, what does that mean? iii. The word administration means stewardship or management. iv. It carries the idea of the activity of managing or administrating or governing. v. This entire redemption is for the purpose of setting up a system, an economy, or an administration. vi. An administration of what? b. [Slide 18] of the fullness of the times, i. Well, what does that mean? ii. The management or the administration is of the completion or the full to capacity of the times. iii. Meaning that God's purpose in this redemption plan in Christ, is to lead to the end of all things. That all things would be complete in Him. iv. This plan started before the foundation of the world and its aim is the end of the world, and beyond. v. And what does that administration of the fullness of time look like? c. [Slide 19] that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, i. The words “that is” are not in the text but they help us to see that this is a renaming or a further explanation of the administration of the fullness of the times. ii. The purpose of this great redemption plan, with Christ as the center, is to bring all things in summary into Christ. iii. The word “summing up” is used of the summarization of a speech. In summing up a speech, you take the key points and ideas and bring them all into one sentence or paragraph, and discard the rest. There are actually applications that do this at the click of a button for us today. In this process they peel away the points that are most relevant to the document and discard what is not as relevant or is repeated. iv. Therefore, we could see this “summing up” as an ordering or a restructuring. It takes the chaos of what the world has become and brings it back into order. v. So that Christ will be all in all. That all things will be united into Christ. vi. The redemption plan God set forth in Christ is ultimately designed with the purpose to bring everything into order under Christ. vii. Everything? d. [Slide 20] things in the heavens and things on the earth in Him. i. Not just men… everything. ii. This is a cosmic plan of God that goes beyond merely the salvation of a people. iii. It includes all the realms of all creation. iv. There are both friends and enemies of God in the heavens and on the earth. v. God's mysterious redemption plan set forth in Christ, includes the whole of creation. vi. Indeed, all creation groans for that day. e. [Slide 21] Summary of the Point: Continuing the thought from before, how God's redemption extends to a mysterious plan he set up or established in Christ, Paul now shows us why. Why has God done this? It is so that this new order may come about, a new economy that will complete and subsume all of history and ultimately reorder and unite all things under Christ. So that Christ will be all in all. This is the wonderful purpose of God's mystery of redemption which He was delighted to make known to us. In hearing this glorious message, true Christians can only praise the Father for His glorious will. Conclusion: So, what have we learned this morning that refines our beliefs and guides our lifestyles? Basics of Faith and Practice: [Slide 22] The grace of the Father is on display once again. God's powerful favor to His people to bring to them a redemption and forgiveness through His Son's sacrificial atonement for them. His grace brings us wisdom and discernment so that the mystery of His will in this plan would be made known to us. And He does all this for us because He is delighted to reveal to us a new administration that He is establishing in His Son to bring all of creation back into perfect order and harmony under Him. Wow. God's redemption plan is so much bigger than you! It is so much bigger than me. In fact, God's redemption plan… is all about Christ. What is our role as those who have believed on Christ? Is it not to praise the Father for all of these Spiritual blessings? Let me get more specific on these things. 1.) [Slide 23] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that The Father's grace was lavished on us in His providing redemption and forgiveness. a. God's Grace as we've come to see is God's powerful favor given to those whom He freely wills to enable them to be, do, and receive what they are unable and unwilling to be, do, and receive for themselves. b. The Father's grace then is meeting us in our inability. We cannot atone for our own sins. We are unable and really we are unwilling. c. Unbelievers who joke about being in the lake of fire with their friends have no concept of the unspeakable horrors of their punishment for their sins. d. And the punishment there will be eternal, implying of course that their sins will never truly be paid for, even given an eternity. e. And so, the Father has given us lavish grace to provide for us redemption and forgiveness of our sins through the blood of Christ. f. He has sacrificed Himself so that we might be pardoned. He has taken our shame and our guilt and our condemnation and He has given us His sonship in return. g. We were estranged from God and held captive by sin, death, and Satan. But Jesus has made peace with God by paying for our sins. All the roadblocks preventing us from being God's true children are removed by the sacrificial atoning death of Christ on the cross. h. This we must believe. 2.) [Slide 24] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that The Father's grace was lavished on us to make known to us the mystery of His will. a. In 1 Corinthians 2 we are told more of this marvelous mystery. In verses 6-16 Paul says that natural man cannot understand the things of God because they are spiritually discerned. b. Which is just a long way of saying what Romans 10 says – faith comes through hearing and hearing by the Word of God. c. Not one single human being would wake up one day and understand and believe what God has said about His Son, if God had not revealed the mystery to Him. Not one. d. God must reveal this marvelous mystery. e. Lydia, dear Lydia, in Acts 16 is down by the river praying. And Luke's comment is that God opened her heart to receive the teachings of the gospel. f. What a glorious truth that God is still actively revealing this mystery today to more and more. g. May we pray and continue to pray that He would open the eyes of the blind and set captives free. 3.) [Slide 25] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that it was the Father's delight to reveal this mystery to us. a. A more glorious truth I cannot confess. b. God does not begrudgingly open the mystery of His redemption. c. Indeed, the gospel call goes to all men everywhere. d. Not just Jews but Gentiles too. e. Not just men but women also. f. Not just to those who will believe, but to those who won't too. g. The gospel call rings out. God is delighted to send His word through His disciples and He is delighted to reveal the mystery of these things to those who believe on Christ. h. What a good and patient Father who is not slow to keep His promises. His Word won't return to Him void. He will have a harvest. 4.) [Slide 26] Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” We must deny that The Father's only purpose in redemption, is us. a. Such is popular today. b. We fight constantly to keep man worship out of the worship of God. c. And it becomes even more challenging when we consider that the Father truly does love us. He does! d. But popular songs and teachings attempt to emphasize that God's love for us is the only motive in sending Christ as the Redeemer. e. But friends… God's cosmic plan of redemption is for ALL of creation… not even just men. f. All of creation is broken. g. Just as we are made a new creation in Christ, He is bringing a new Kingdom and a New Heaven, and a New Earth. h. Indeed, all things will be made new. i. Do not short change the Father's plan to only include our souls. Oh, it is so much bigger than that. 5.) [Slide 27] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that The Father established this redemptive plan in Christ so that all creation would be ordered in Him. a. Why would God do this? b. Philippians and Colossians will help us greatly in understanding this as we come to them. c. But for now, it is important for us to understand that the Father sent His Son to do this work. As a reward for His humiliation and obedience, Christ has been made over all Kings and all powers. d. Why is that significant? Wasn't He God before He came? e. Certainly… but now He is also man. f. How can a man sit on the throne that belongs to the Ancient of Days? How can a man sit on God's throne? g. This is how. The Father's establishment of this redemption plan in Christ ensures that all things… ALL THINGS… will be ordered and untied to Him. h. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. i. Christ will be all as all things are in Him. j. What should we do with all of this? 6.) [Slide 28] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must praise the Father for what He has done. a. Once again, Paul's words here are to illicit deepest praise from those to whom he writes. b. Paul is stringing together subordinate clause after subordinate clause in a feverish listing of all that God has done to bless us. c. And he makes no bones about it… God is praiseworthy for all of it. d. And what we've learned today only amplifies this. e. God the Father is delighted to redeem, forgive, and make known to us His mysterious plan of redemption established in Christ. A plan that will complete time and finally bring everything back into order. f. He started before the creation of the world with this plan… and it will go on… forever. g. My friends. If you are a believer here today, that is worthy of praise. 7.) [Slide 29] Comfort: “What comfort can we find here?” or “What peace does the Lord promise us in light of this passage of scripture?” God truly has declared the end from the beginning. a. Getting a peek at this today we can go back to Isaiah 46:10 and recognize that the words of the prophet are indeed true. b. “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, “my counsel will be established and I will accomplish all my good pleasure.” c. Boy that sounds familiar doesn't it. d. God has a redemptive plan. In the Old Testament much of it was a mystery only to be fully revealed in Christ in the New. e. This gives us hope that God isn't on plan B. He only has plan A. And He is still on it. And He will finish with it too. 8.) [Slide 30] Evangelism: “What about this text points us to Jesus Christ, the gospel, and how we are restored?” All things will be reordered in Christ. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Repent and believe on Him and you will be saved. a. To believers the idea that all of creation will be ordered and united under Christ, is truly a message of hope and worthy of praise. b. But to those who are not following Christ, part of that ordering is the dismissal of those who are wicked. c. In Revelation it talks about this Kingdom coming. It uses the image of a city. But those who are sinners. Those who love their sin and continue to practice it – they will be excluded from the city. They will be cast into the lake of fire with the devil and his angels forever. d. How can one message be received in two different ways? It all depends on what you do with Jesus. e. If Jesus is your hope, your savior, your Lord… then such a future is bright and blessed. f. If Jesus is nothing to you, or a talisman, or a magic genie, or an accepting person who never tells you to stop sinning… then you will not be with Him in His new Kingdom. g. I invite you to repent of your sin, the very thing that made Christ's sacrifice necessary, and that you would believe on Him and follow Him the rest of your days. [Slide 31 (end)] Let me close with a word of prayer from the puritan Anthony Burgess O Lord, I bless you, not only for your pardon of those sins I have committed, but also for your goodness in preserving me from those many thousands of other sins I was prone to fall into. If I could repent to the highest degree, or achieve the holiness of men and angels, it could not make up the damage sin has made upon me. Who was more plunged into sin than I? Whose diseases were greater than mine? It may be that thousands and thousands of other souls are now taking their place in hell, for less and fewer sins than I have committed. I do not call upon you to repeal any threat or nullify your word. I do not ask you to become unjust. But your wisdom has found out a way that I may be pardoned and you may be satisfied. Your overflowing goodness overcomes me. If only I had the hearts of all men and angels to praise you. I confess this to you in Jesus' name, Amen. Benediction: May your prayers be counted as incense; The lifting up of your praise as the evening offering. Always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father. Until we meet again, grace and peace to you.

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New Heaven and a new earth.

Hope Church - Do You Want To See Heaven - The New Heaven and New Earth 9_13_26 by Hope Church Utah

Send us Fan MailThe full text of this podcast with all the links mentioned in it can be found in the transcript of this edition, or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2026/09/we-cannot-help-being-alive-reflections.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.Opening Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just a reminder that the texts of all these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com

Season 23: Angelology — Episode 13September 9, 2026 — The Angels Worship!NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!Show Notes:In the book of Revelation, an angel shows John an amazing vision of the New Heaven, the New Earth, and the New Jerusalem.I, John, am the one who heard and saw 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, BUT he said to me, "You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God."Revelation 22:8-9John was moved to worship. However, when angels appear, they do not want people to worship them. Their work is to deliver God's message or complete the work assigned to them. The angels' role is to point back to God, who is the One worthy of our worship. And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”Revelation 7:11-12 HEAD TO HEARTThe angels present a beautiful example for us to follow. The Lamb of God is worthy of our praise and worship. Let's set aside time each day to worship Him.Song – A Thousand Hallelujahs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR_sI9lkowA&list=RDvR_sI9lkowA&start_radio=1Season 23: Angelology – Words of Summary Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane - Matthew 26:53 – “Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?”Elisha – 2 Kings 6:17 - And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.Created Beings - Nehemiah 9:6 - The heavenly hosts were created: “You are the Lord, You alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.”His mighty ones - Psalm 103:20 - Praise the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His bidding, who obey His word! In God's order and design, there are several distinct classifications of angels.· The Archangel named Michael – Jude 9· Chief Princes – Daniel 10:12-13· Ruling Angels – 1 Peter 1:12For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.Psalm 91:11

Tonight we finish up the book of Revelation! In the last three chapters of Revelation, John sees the final defeat of evil, the judgment of all things, and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth!The darkness is gone, death is no more, and God dwells with His people. I got very emotional during this episode, mostly because of being sick for so long. And you will hear it. I did not correct it this time.I long for the day when God will wipe every tear from our eyes! There will be no more mourning or crying or pain! None of our friends or family will suffer anymore. We won't suffer. We will have new glorious bodies. Thank God! I cannot wait for that day.We are reading Revelation 20 through 22.Thank you to Kelly M., Matthew, Lisa, DeAnne, Toni, Jennifer C,, and Kelly A. for your support! And a special thank you to Pragya, Janice, Emmalee, Austin, Jennifer M., and Christopher for your generous donations! It helps more than you know and I thank God for you all.If you have been blessed by this podcast and would like toshow your support with a $1 donation, please go to paypal.me/hcharltoncrespin. For Venmo, please use @Heather-C-Crespin. 10% of any donations I receive goes tothe church. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BedtimeBibleStoriesforAdults 15% off ClevrBlends Sleeptime Latte: https://www.clevrblends.com/discount/BLONDE15?rfsn=6713548.9b6046f Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas and Loungewear 20% off! Use code: HEATHERChttps://cozyearth.com/heathercharlton

The Lord will someday bring about a New Heaven and a New Earth. What will it be like?

Send us Fan MailThe full text of this podcast with all the links mentioned in it can be found in the transcript of this edition, or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2026/09/from-pedestal-to-partnership-few-free.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.Opening Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just a reminder that the texts of all these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Garth Heckman CREATE   We see the success, but I think we all enjoy the “early create” stage. Any success starts with creation.    BE LIKE DAD Humanity is made in God's image, including creative capacity Genesis 1:27 — being made in God's image includes reflecting His nature, and part of that nature is creativity itself.  humans build, invent, compose, and imagine because we're stamped with the image of a Creator God.     It runs through out the bible. Gen. 1 Creation / Curse John 1 Jesus is the creator / came to break the curse The REZ is framed as a “Re-creation” not just resuscitation  2 Cor. 5:17 anyone in him is a new creation The curse and redemption are bookend in OT-NT Rev. 21,22 speak of a New Heaven and New Earth   CREATION IS STAMPED ALL OVER THE BIBLE!      …And we are called to emulate that trait of our Father!    HOW DID DAD CREATE God creates through His word, not raw material (ex nihilo creation) Genesis 1 repeatedly uses "and God said" — He speaks reality into existence       Proverbs 8:30 describes wisdom as being beside God "like a craftsman" (or "constantly" depending on translation), rejoicing in His presence and rejoicing in the inhabited world. Some translations render this as wisdom being God's "delight" day by day. This has strong creative/imaginative overtones — a Creator who delights in the process of creating, not just the outcome.     Psalm 104: 24 "How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." The sheer variety of creation (over 350,000 known species of beetles alone, if you want a modern illustration)     God does not expect perfection - just creation!  THERE IS NO 1 PERFECT BEETLE     True creativity does not focus on one perfect solution… one perfect beetle. But rather numerous solutions   **How to get great ideas by Jack Foster:  They asked students to come up with on great idea for a Swiss knife, they had all week to do it. They stumbled, its hard, its frustrating… they wrecked seeking perfection. So they changed their strategy. You have to come up with at least 10 and you only have your lunch break to do it. THEY ENJOYED IT MORE CREATIVE  MANY CAME UP WITH WAY MORE THAN 10 IDEAS     HOW DO WE CREATE - AS SEEN IN SCRIPTURE We create what's in us… **Remember when people hate you - they don't hate you, that just what's in them.   When people gossip When people attack your character When people steal When people posture above you When people feel insecure around you When people judge you ITS NOT YOU - THAT IS WHATS IN THEM   When we create - we create what is in us.  So make sure you are IN CHRIST!    The most successful people are not the smartest - they are the most creative… proven!    YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE HOLY SPIRIT.    WHY DO WE CREATE Its what we were made for…   In any activity that we find ourselves aligned/focused/flow **it is because we are operating something we were created for. AND WHEN WE CREATE - IT IS A DOUBLE BONUS - because we are creating - which is what we were created for.      NOW WATCH THIS Exodus 31:1-5 — God tells Moses He has called a man named Bezalel by name, and then says this: "I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge, and with all kinds of skills — to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.”   Stop and let that sink in. The first time scripture explicitly says someone was "filled with the Spirit of God," it's not a prophet, a king, It's not a warrior. It's a craftsman. An artist. A designer. God fills a man with His Spirit specifically to carve, engrave, and build beautiful things for the tabernacle.     NOW - here is the trifecta: We were created to create to bring attention to the creator!      **Lou Little, a football coach at Georgetown and later Columbia University tells the story of a young player. Not very gifted, but always tried hard. He sat on the bench most every game, but the coach was fond of him. This young mans father came to every game… one day the coach gets a telegram that this young mans father had passed away in the night. He tells the young man to take that game off - The boy refuses. Their team in the middle of the 3rd quarter is getting killed, the boy kept asking to go in, at this point the coach says… what can it hurt. The young man goes in and plays like he is an NFL superstar. After the game the coach asked him the difference. The young man said even though my dad came to every game he was blind - so today was the first day my dad could actually see me play.    What if we looked at creativity this way: God is watching us create so that we can bring him attention.   In business In art In technology In agriculture In social sciences In finance In music In sport What if we looked at it as if we are creating attention to the father.     EVERYONE WANTS TO MAKE THEIR DAD PROUD. How? By being creative in how we perform.

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@gmail.com Garth Heckman CREATE   We see the success, but I think we all enjoy the “early create” stage. Any success starts with creation.    BE LIKE DAD Humanity is made in God's image, including creative capacity Genesis 1:27 — being made in God's image includes reflecting His nature, and part of that nature is creativity itself.  humans build, invent, compose, and imagine because we're stamped with the image of a Creator God.     It runs through out the bible. Gen. 1 Creation / Curse John 1 Jesus is the creator / came to break the curse The REZ is framed as a “Re-creation” not just resuscitation  2 Cor. 5:17 anyone in him is a new creation The curse and redemption are bookend in OT-NT Rev. 21,22 speak of a New Heaven and New Earth   CREATION IS STAMPED ALL OVER THE BIBLE!      …And we are called to emulate that trait of our Father!    HOW DID DAD CREATE God creates through His word, not raw material (ex nihilo creation) Genesis 1 repeatedly uses "and God said" — He speaks reality into existence       Proverbs 8:30 describes wisdom as being beside God "like a craftsman" (or "constantly" depending on translation), rejoicing in His presence and rejoicing in the inhabited world. Some translations render this as wisdom being God's "delight" day by day. This has strong creative/imaginative overtones — a Creator who delights in the process of creating, not just the outcome.     Psalm 104: 24 "How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." The sheer variety of creation (over 350,000 known species of beetles alone, if you want a modern illustration)     God does not expect perfection - just creation!  THERE IS NO 1 PERFECT BEETLE     True creativity does not focus on one perfect solution… one perfect beetle. But rather numerous solutions   **How to get great ideas by Jack Foster:  They asked students to come up with on great idea for a Swiss knife, they had all week to do it. They stumbled, its hard, its frustrating… they wrecked seeking perfection. So they changed their strategy. You have to come up with at least 10 and you only have your lunch break to do it. THEY ENJOYED IT MORE CREATIVE  MANY CAME UP WITH WAY MORE THAN 10 IDEAS     HOW DO WE CREATE - AS SEEN IN SCRIPTURE We create what's in us… **Remember when people hate you - they don't hate you, that just what's in them.   When people gossip When people attack your character When people steal When people posture above you When people feel insecure around you When people judge you ITS NOT YOU - THAT IS WHATS IN THEM   When we create - we create what is in us.  So make sure you are IN CHRIST!    The most successful people are not the smartest - they are the most creative… proven!    YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE HOLY SPIRIT.    WHY DO WE CREATE Its what we were made for…   In any activity that we find ourselves aligned/focused/flow **it is because we are operating something we were created for. AND WHEN WE CREATE - IT IS A DOUBLE BONUS - because we are creating - which is what we were created for. 

Join us for episode 4250 of Day1, featuring Rev. Paul Roberts, President of the Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies in Atlanta, preaching "A New Earth and a New Heaven" on Exodus 12:1-14. As the season after Pentecost continues, Roberts moves between the earthy and the cosmic, tracing how a formerly enslaved people learned to hope again on the eve of their liberation. Drawing on his own story of leading a seminary back from the brink, he explores how energy, formation, and hope are bound together in the human search for justice.

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Garth Heckman CREATE   We see the success, but I think we all enjoy the “early create” stage. Any success starts with creation.    BE LIKE DAD Humanity is made in God's image, including creative capacity Genesis 1:27 — being made in God's image includes reflecting His nature, and part of that nature is creativity itself.  humans build, invent, compose, and imagine because we're stamped with the image of a Creator God.     It runs through out the bible. Gen. 1 Creation / Curse John 1 Jesus is the creator / came to break the curse The REZ is framed as a “Re-creation” not just resuscitation  2 Cor. 5:17 anyone in him is a new creation The curse and redemption are bookend in OT-NT Rev. 21,22 speak of a New Heaven and New Earth   CREATION IS STAMPED ALL OVER THE BIBLE!      …And we are called to emulate that trait of our Father!    HOW DID DAD CREATE God creates through His word, not raw material (ex nihilo creation) Genesis 1 repeatedly uses "and God said" — He speaks reality into existence       Proverbs 8:30 describes wisdom as being beside God "like a craftsman" (or "constantly" depending on translation), rejoicing in His presence and rejoicing in the inhabited world. Some translations render this as wisdom being God's "delight" day by day. This has strong creative/imaginative overtones — a Creator who delights in the process of creating, not just the outcome.     Psalm 104: 24 "How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures." The sheer variety of creation (over 350,000 known species of beetles alone, if you want a modern illustration)     God does not expect perfection - just creation!  THERE IS NO 1 PERFECT BEETLE

Revelation 21:1-2 "New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem"

What will we actually do in Heaven? Will we recognize our loved ones? Will we eat, gather, celebrate, and have things to do? In this episode of The Bible Explained, Dr. Bryan Cutshall explores what the Bible reveals about life in Heaven and eternity with God. From the Millennial Reign of Christ and the restored earth to the incredible New Jerusalem and the New Heaven and New Earth, Scripture gives us fascinating glimpses of what is to come. Discover what the Bible says about the Millennial Temple, the size and design of the New Jerusalem, worship, music, celebrations, reunions with loved ones, and what everyday life in eternity may look like. Heaven is far more than sitting on a cloud or doing the same thing forever. Join Dr. Cutshall as he walks through Scripture and explores the incredible future God has prepared for His people. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

Rector's Forum from 8/16/2026 at Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville, FL.

Assembly of Yahusha Bible Study, Yearning for Yahusha Lesson 63 Officiated by Bro. Jon Dizon 08-18-2026.#YahuahismyGod #Yahusha #assemblyofYahusha ©2026 Assembly of Yahusha All rights reserved. The Assembly of Yahusha exclusively own the rights to the contents of this podcast and any non-assemblymember reproduction must have the approval of the Assembly. Only bona fide members of the Assembly are authorized to copy, download, and reproduce the contents of this podcast for their personal or religious use. For permission to copy, download, and reproduce send an email to: info@aoy.today

Dr. Jon Jacobs explores the biblical doctrine of the new heavens and new earth, arguing that God's ultimate plan is the restoration rather than the annihilation of creation. Drawing from Genesis through Revelation, Dr. Jacobs traces the narrative arc from the original Edenic mandate to its disruption by sin and its eventual fulfillment in Christ. The central message emphasizes that believers are called to live in holy conduct while eagerly anticipating the renewal of all things. This final state represents the recovery of God's original intent for humanity to dwell with Him in a glorified, physical world.

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Finally!! After an age of darkness and tribulation, after the return of Christ, and after judgment, a new age will dawn. John's Revelation ends with a gloriously hopeful vision of the eternity to come for those saved by the Lamb. Heaven and earth are remade as the dwelling place for both God and his people. Read More...

Today we will take a look into the future. To the time when we will walk through the doors of eternity. As you listen be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name.Send us Fan MailFor more information and free resources visit our website jesuslovestheworld.info Also connect with us in discipleship, watch our videos, follow us on facebook or send us an email

Send us Fan MailThe full text of this podcast with all the links mentioned in it can be found in the transcript of this edition, or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2026/07/beyond-feather-bed-haven-for-modern.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.Opening Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just a reminder that the texts of all these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com

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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What do the new heaven and new earth and the resurrection of the body refer to? Jason - Raleigh, NC (0:47)Is a lifetime jail sentence grounds for divorce? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (5:20)Is abortion acceptable when the Mother's life is at risk? Andy - Lincoln, NE (9:47)What is the “book of nature”? Judy - Tupelo, OK (15:11)What about modern-day apostles and prophets? Lee - VA (17:34)I'm visually impaired. How to deal with the verses that talk about having faith in God yet not being healed? Evelyn - New York, NY (20:58)

Today Pastor Stan goes through 9 Biblical Prophecies every single Christian must know. These Prophecies include the Tribulation, World Government, the Antichrist and more! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Seven-Year Tribulation 01:48 World Government 04:30 Antichrist 12:03 Jesus Comes Two More Times 15:58 Rapture 17:29 Start of Eternity 23:14 Fall of America 26:09 Israel will be Restored 26:32 New Heaven and Earth

Today Pastor Stan goes through 9 Biblical Prophecies every single Christian must know. These Prophecies include the Tribulation, World Government, the Antichrist and more! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Seven-Year Tribulation 01:48 World Government 04:30 Antichrist 12:03 Jesus Comes Two More Times 15:58 Rapture 17:29 Start of Eternity 23:14 Fall of America 26:09 Israel will be Restored 26:32 New Heaven and Earth

Today Pastor Stan goes through 9 Biblical Prophecies every single Christian must know. These Prophecies include the Tribulation, World Government, the Antichrist and more! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Seven-Year Tribulation 01:48 World Government 04:30 Antichrist 12:03 Jesus Comes Two More Times 15:58 Rapture 17:29 Start of Eternity 23:14 Fall of America 26:09 Israel will be Restored 26:32 New Heaven and Earth

Today Pastor Stan goes through 9 Biblical Prophecies every single Christian must know. These Prophecies include the Tribulation, World Government, the Antichrist and more! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Seven-Year Tribulation 01:48 World Government 04:30 Antichrist 12:03 Jesus Comes Two More Times 15:58 Rapture 17:29 Start of Eternity 23:14 Fall of America 26:09 Israel will be Restored 26:32 New Heaven and Earth

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/01/26), Hank answers the following questions:What do the new heaven and new earth and the resurrection of the body refer to? Jason - Raleigh, NC (0:48)Is a lifetime jail sentence grounds for divorce? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (5:21)Is abortion acceptable when the Mother's life is at risk? Andy - Lincoln, NE (9:47)Could you clarify the Godhead – God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit being one and the same? Amy - Panama City, FL (15:14)Can you clarify the difference between “Kairos” and “Chronos”? Robert - Omaha, NE (21:28)

Revelation 21:1-8 (The New Heaven and New Earth: Our Future Hope) - Phil Adams by Park Community Church

Eternity Future: The Glorious New Heaven, New Earth, and the Literal Holy City New Jerusalem After the thousand-year reign of Christ upon this earth and after the final judgment at the Great White Throne, Scripture opens the door to the eternal state. The old order ends completely, and God brings forth a new creation filled with His presence, His glory, and His redeemed people. This is not a vague spiritual realm. It is a real, tangible, physical reality that will last forever. Let us begin by anchoring ourselves in the immediate events that lead into this eternal future. After the thousand years expire, Satan is released for a short time. He deceives the nations one last time. They gather in vast numbers like the sand of the sea to surround the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire comes down from God out of heaven and devours them. Then the devil himself is cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet already are. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Immediately following this, John sees the Great White Throne. The One seated upon it causes the earth and the heaven to flee away. There is no place found for them. The dead, small and great, stand before God. Books are opened, including the book of life. Every person is judged according to their works recorded in the books. The sea gives up its dead. Death and hell deliver up their dead. All are judged. Then death and hell are cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Whoever is not found written in the book of life is cast into the lake of fire. With the judgment complete and the old creation removed, John records the breathtaking vision of what comes next. The New Heaven and the New Earth John writes: “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” The old heaven and earth do not merely receive a fresh coat of paint. They pass away entirely. The elements melt with fervent heat. Everything built on the foundation of sin and rebellion is dissolved. In its place God creates something entirely new in quality and character—a heaven and earth where righteousness dwells perfectly and permanently. There is no more sea. Throughout the Bible the sea often pictures unrest, chaos, and separation. In this new creation those things are gone. There will be no restless tossing of waves, no vast oceans dividing continents, no symbol of the wicked whose waters cast up mire and dirt. The new earth will be a place of perfect order, perfect stability, and perfect unity under the rule of God. The prophet Isaiah had already seen this coming reality hundreds of years earlier. He declared: “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock; and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.” While some aspects of this prophecy find expression during the millennial kingdom, the complete and final fulfillment belongs to the eternal state we are considering now. Grief, frustration, premature death, and the curse upon creation will be remembered no more. The new creation will be a place of unending joy and perfect fulfillment. The Literal Holy City, New Jerusalem, Descending from Heaven John continues: “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” This is a real, literal city. It is not an allegory or a symbol for something else. It is a tangible, physical city that descends from the very presence of God. Its preparation is described as that of a bride adorned for her husband—beautiful, pure, radiant, and perfectly suited for the glorious purpose for which it was made. The city itself shines with the glory of God. Its light is like a most precious stone, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. It radiates the very presence and holiness of the One who created it. An angel carries John in the Spirit to a great and high mountain so he can see this city clearly. The angel says, “Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.” Then John beholds the city descending out of heaven from God. The Massive Scale and Perfect Design of the City The city is foursquare. Its length is as large as its breadth. John measures it with a golden reed and finds it to be twelve thousand furlongs in length, breadth, and height. Twelve thousand furlongs equals approximately fifteen hundred miles. Picture a city that stretches one thousand five hundred miles from north to south, one thousand five hundred miles from east to west, and rises one thousand five hundred miles into the sky. It is a perfect cube of staggering proportions—larger than any city humanity has ever imagined or built. The wall of the city is measured at one hundred forty-four cubits according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. This wall is great and high, providing perfect security and separation from anything unholy. The city has twelve gates—three on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. At each gate stands an angel. On the gates are written the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel. The wall itself rests upon twelve foundations, and in those foundations are written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. This design reflects perfect governmental order and divine completeness. The twelve gates and twelve foundations speak of access and stability rooted in God's covenant dealings with His people throughout history. The angels at the gates guard the holiness of the city. Nothing unworthy will ever pass through them. The Breathtaking Materials and Radiant Beauty The building materials of this city are beyond anything known on the present earth. The wall is constructed of jasper. The entire city is pure gold, and this gold is like clear glass—transparent and flawless. The foundations of the wall are adorned with every kind of precious stone in dazzling array: The first foundation is jasper—clear and radiant like the glory of God Himself. The second is sapphire—a deep, heavenly blue. The third is chalcedony—a stone of milky, translucent beauty. The fourth is emerald—a rich, vibrant green. The fifth is sardonyx—layered with bands of red and white. The sixth is sardius—a fiery red stone. The seventh is chrysolite—a golden, transparent gem. The eighth is beryl—a sea-green or blue-green brilliance. The ninth is topaz—a golden yellow that catches the light. The tenth is chrysoprasus—a apple-green stone of rare beauty. The eleventh is jacinth—a violet or reddish-blue gem. The twelfth is amethyst—a deep purple that speaks of royalty and splendor. The twelve gates are each made of a single pearl. Every gate is one enormous pearl. The street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass. Imagine standing before gates formed from single pearls of unimaginable size. Picture streets of transparent gold that reflect the glory streaming from the throne of God. Picture foundations sparkling with every color of the rainbow in perfect harmony. This is not poetic exaggeration. This is the literal description of the city God has prepared. Its beauty is real, visible, and eternal. The transparency of the gold and the clarity of the jasper reveal a holiness that has nothing to hide. Everything in this city is pure, open, and glorious. No Temple Needed – The Presence of God Fills Everything John notes something remarkable: “And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.” In the old creation, temples and tabernacles were necessary because God's presence was localized and mediated. In this new city, the entire metropolis is filled with the immediate presence of God and the Lamb. There is no need for a separate building. The whole city functions as the dwelling place of God. The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple. Because of this, the city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine in it. The glory of God lights the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. The light is not created light. It is the uncreated, eternal glory of God Himself radiating through the city. There is no night there. The gates are never shut. There is perpetual day because the source of light never sets. Access for the Redeemed and Perfect Security The nations of them which are saved walk in the light of the city. The kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. The gates stand open continually. People from every nation and tribe who have been redeemed enter freely and bring the glory and honor of their cultures and peoples into the presence of God. Yet nothing that defiles, nothing abominable, and nothing that makes a lie can ever enter. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life have access to this glorious city. God Dwells with His People A loud voice from heaven proclaims the central reality of eternity: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.” God's presence, once veiled behind curtains and clouds, is now fully and permanently with His people. He dwells among them without any barrier. He Himself wipes away all tears from their eyes. There is no more death. There is no more sorrow. There is no more crying. There is no more pain. The former things—the entire order of sin, curse, and death—have passed away forever. He who sits on the throne declares: “Behold, I make all things new.” These words are true and faithful. It is done. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. He gives the water of life freely to everyone who thirsts. The one who overcomes inherits all things. God becomes his God, and he becomes God's son. In contrast, those who refused grace have their part in the lake of fire—the second death. The River of Life and the Tree of Life in the Heart of the City John is shown the very center of this glorious city: “And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” A pure river of the water of life flows directly from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It is clear as crystal—perfectly pure and refreshing. On both sides of this river stands the tree of life. It produces twelve different kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Its leaves bring healing to the nations. This is the complete reversal of the curse pronounced in Eden. In the beginning, man was barred from the tree of life. Now the tree stands openly in the middle of the city's main street, freely available. The river flows from the very throne. There is no more curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb is central to everything. God's servants serve Him with perfect joy and without weariness. They see His face. His name is written in their foreheads as a mark of eternal ownership and security. There is no night. The Lord God gives them light. And they reign forever and ever. The Eternal Reign and God All in All When the millennial kingdom ends and all enemies have been subdued, including death itself, the Son delivers up the kingdom to the Father. All rule and authority are put down. God becomes all in all. The redeemed reign with Christ in this glorious city forever. Their service is joyful. Their worship is perfect. Their fellowship with God and with one another is unbroken and eternal. The former things have passed away. All things are new. The city stands as a real, glorious, physical reality—massive, radiant, secure, and filled with the immediate presence of God. Its streets of transparent gold, its pearl gates, its jeweled foundations, its river of life, and its tree of life will be seen and enjoyed by the redeemed for all eternity. This is the inheritance of those who overcome. This is the home prepared for the people of God. This is the city whose builder and maker is God. The closing words of Scripture call us to readiness: “Behold, I come quickly.” Blessed is the one who keeps the words of this prophecy. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the one who hears say, “Come.” Let the one who is thirsty come. Whoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Jake continues our series The Story of God: Restoration by teaching on The New Heaven and New Earth.

We will begin our discussion of the Eternal State with a New Heaven and a New Earth for Believers, and Eternal Separation from God for Eternity for Unbelievers. Where will you spend Eternity?

Led by Sarah Keating Directed by Andrew Earis Accompanied by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin's Voices My Lord, what a morning! – arr. H.T. Burleigh Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation And I saw a new heaven – Edgar Bainton Pure river of water of life – James MacMillan The kingdom of heaven – Lucy Walker Hymn: Jerusalem the golden Tears in heaven – Eric Clapton arr. Roger Emerson

Where is Satan right now? When will he be bound? And what does it actually mean that Satan will be bound? To answer this, we need to break down the Millennial Reign of Christ (the 1,000 years of peace), what life will look like with no satanic influence, the difference between resurrected saints and earthly survivors, and why the devil must be released one final time before the New Heaven and New Earth. Let all know that Christ has given believers incredible authority over the kingdom of darkness! Support Rise on Fire Ministries by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/rise-on-fire This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on how nothing compares to the excitement of memorizing God's Word. God has told us to write His Word on the tablet of our hearts.Hank also answers the following questions:Clarify the New Heaven and New Earth. Will Heaven be on Earth? Tad - Memphis, TN (2:27)Regarding Revelation 3:12, why did Jesus say, “the temple of my God” instead of “my Temple”? Geoff - Calgary, AB (6:38)How do you share your faith with an evolutionist? Alex - Omaha, NE (15:12)I saw spirits at my Aunt's house, which made me afraid. Can you please help me? Sheila - Honolulu, HI (20:22)How could Jesus eat the Passover on Friday when he was crucified on Friday? Delene - Columbia, MS (22:46)

The New Heaven Forever

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/26/26), Hank shares on how nothing compares to the excitement of memorizing God's Word. God has told us to write His Word on the tablet of our hearts.Hank also answers the following questions:Clarify the New Heaven and New Earth. Will Heaven be on Earth? Tad - Memphis, TN (2:35)Regarding Revelation 3:12, why did Jesus say, “the temple of my God” instead of “my Temple”? Geoff - Calgary, AB (6:47)What's your opinion on Kent Hovind? Geoff - Calgary, AB (15:12)Will only 144,000 people go to heaven at the rapture, or will there only be 144,000 people saved after the rapture? Charles - Fresno, CA (17:00)If all humans came from one man, why are there so many differences in appearance? Shaju- Edmonton, AB (23:37)

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today's Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Hank Hanegraaff addresses the popular claim that the present conflict in Iran is a direct fulfillment—or foreshadowing—of biblical prophecy. Some modern prophecy pundits suggest that current events point to an “Ezekiel 37 (or 38) scenario,” involving a future alliance between Iran and Russia against Israel.Hank challenges these interpretations by emphasizing the importance of historical and biblical context. He examines Matthew 24, arguing that commonly cited “rapture” passages are misunderstood when removed from their immediate setting—particularly Jesus' reference to judgment in the days of Noah and His prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.Turning to the book of Ezekiel, Hank observes that the prophet lived within the sixth-century BC Babylonian exile, highlighting that Ezekiel's message was directed toward the restoration of Israel following the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. He warns against projecting these prophecies into the twenty-first century, including speculative claims linking “Rosh” with modern Russia.Throughout the episode, Hank underscores key principles of sound biblical interpretation: the necessity of historical context, the role of typology, and the unity of Scripture. He argues that the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Christ and that the true temple is not a future structure in Jerusalem, but the living reality of Christ and His Church.Rejecting sensational end-time speculation, Hank affirms the central Christian hope: the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, resolution of the problem of sin and Satan, and the renewal of all creation. He concludes by pointing to the vision of the new heaven and new earth in Revelation—a future grounded not in geopolitical prediction, but in the promises of God.(Timestamps below.)0:10 Is the Iran War Biblical Prophecy? — Framing the issue1:10 The “Ezekiel 38 Scenario” Explained — Iran, Russia, and modern prophecy claims2:00 Matthew 24 in Context — “One taken, one left” and the days of Noah—taken in judgment, not rapture4:35 Much Modern Prophecy Speculation Misrepresents the Entire Olivet Discourse4:55 “This Generation” and AD 70 — Jesus' prophecy about Jerusalem's destruction8:15 Why This Matters Now — Influence of Christian leaders on politics and public opinion9:25 Ezekiel in Historical Context — Babylonian exile and 6th-century BC setting13:00 Ezekiel Yearns for the Rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple within His Near Future.14:15 Not About the 21st Century — Ezekiel isn't predicting modern geopolitics15:00 The Jerusalem Temple Pointed to Jesus—the True Temple15:50 Must Interpret Ezekiel in Light of the New Testament's Teaching18:10 Historical Context of Old Testament Prophecy—renders modern prophecy speculations null and void19:55 “Rosh” is NOT Russia — Critique of a popular prophetic assumption23:30 Significance of Scriptural Synergy24:45 The Lord Jesus Will Return Bodily—to resurrect the dead and resolve the problem of sin and Satan26:40 New Heaven and New Earth28:10 Christ's Resurrection Is Our Guarantee of the New Heaven and New EarthFor further study, see The Apocalypse Code: What the Bible Really Teaches about the End Times and Why It Matters Today https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-the-apocalypse-code-find-out-what-the-bible-really-says-about-the-end-times-and-why-it-matters-today-ea0426/See also the many articles on biblical prophecy and eschatology at www.equip.org, including:“Apocalypse When? Why Most End-time Teaching Is Dead Wrong”“Is the pre-tribulational rapture theory biblical?”Making Sense of Ezekiel's Temple VisionHas Ezekiel's Prophecy against Tyre Really Been Fulfilled“Biblical Response to Christian Zionism—Special Print Issue of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL”Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

What if Satan's strategy against mankind hasn't changed since the time of Job? The guys examine how the evil one attacks three core areas of a man's life and how Jesus restores what's been taken. A ten-second exchange in a meet-and-greet line sparks Jase's deeper dive into the “new heaven and new earth.” Al and Zach find that the only way to please God isn't through striving, but through trusting what Jesus has finished. In this episode: Ephesians 5, verse 33; Job 31; Proverbs 31; 1 John 3, verses 1–3; Hebrews 2; 2 Corinthians 12; Matthew 24; Romans 1; 1 Corinthians 15; Romans 6, verses 8–10; 1 Corinthians 1, verse 30; John 20; John 21; Hebrews 9, verses 23–25; John 14; Ephesians 2; Ephesians 6; John 17; Exodus 33; John 1, verses 16–18 “Unashamed” Episode 1280 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Omaha=LSU North 06:10 Having a Kingdom Marriage 12:35 Job's Threefold Loss 18:45 Marriage Crisis & God's Timing 23:10 “I'm on a Journey” Conversations 28:20 New Heaven & New Earth Debate 35:00 Resurrection, Atonement & Real Life 44:30 How to Get God's Approval — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices