“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. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”“ Revelation 21:1-4 NIV
“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. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”“ Revelation 21:1-4 NIV
What event is being described by this passage, please?
It is very compelling and fascinating. If you wouldn't mind, is it supposed to be judgement day or something like that, or the establishing of the holy city?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I looked it up. It is intended to describe a sort of renewal.
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Your very question seems to view time as some sort of linear measurement. It’s been proven that it is not. All pasts, presents, and possible futures just exist.
The universe doesn’t “end,” so you question is moot. Moot, I say.
This is the Letsrun I know and love...so thank you for your intriguing question that doesn't invite judgment.
To give you a more direct answer: we will know for certain whether or not the plane on a treadmill takes off, and all post-nuptial shutoffs will be instantly resolved. Personally, I can't wait!
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What would one do in the afterlife for an eternity? Do we not grasp the concept of time? Does our consciousness operate different? Trying to comprehend the thought of nothingness is..
“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. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”“ Revelation 21:1-4 NIV
What event is being described by this passage, please?
It is very compelling and fascinating. If you wouldn't mind, is it supposed to be judgement day or something like that, or the establishing of the holy city?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I looked it up. It is intended to describe a sort of renewal.
Yes, you are correct. The return of Jesus Christ in the flesh to earth will be accompanied by a new heaven and a new earth that will no longer be subject to the curse of sin. There will be a final judgment, in which believers in Jesus Christ will dwell with him forever, and those who do not be cast into hell and the lake of fire.
Your very question seems to view time as some sort of linear measurement. It’s been proven that it is not. All pasts, presents, and possible futures just exist.
The universe doesn’t “end,” so you question is moot. Moot, I say.
The Bible assumes that time is teleological. It is moving forward to a definite point, the return of Jesus Christ, the final judgment, and the end state.