Revelation 21:9-15 - A Permanent City

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Aug 29, 2022 · 5m

Here in Revelation 21, John is shown the “great city, the holy Jerusalem, come down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. John is not just see “a city” but he saw “the city”. This is city is also called “the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” This city is the permanent dwelling place for all of eternity for all of God’s people.

The city's description follows the pattern of cities with which John's readers were familiar: foundations, walls, and gates. The foundations speak of permanence, in contrast to the tents in which "pilgrims and strangers" lived (Heb. 11:8-10). The walls and gates speak…