Revelation

Revelation 21

v1 – the new heaven and the new earth

-they are renovated & not annihilated

-2 Peter 3:10-13

v2 – this is heaven coming down to earth & will hover over earth

-all born again believers will live here

v3 – the Lord will dwell in this city and all believers will rule and reign with him over the universe and the culture on earth

***the devil is mad we will be occupying his ex-home

v4 – pain, sorrow, death and crying will be eliminated

vs5-6 – the Lord has made all things new

v7 – overcomes – means to conquer/prevail/have the victory

-we are overcoming people – let’s act like it

v8 – these are unbelievers who have been given a chance to be saved

-no second chances once your place in eternity is entered

-1 John 1:6 and Matthew 7:21

vs9-10 – an angel who was involved in the judgments of God speaks

vs11-15, 17, 21-27 – a description of the city – heaven…

-Gates – the gates are always open – Rev 21:25-27

* it is always day in heaven – Rev 21:25 & 22:5

* 24/7/365 access for every believer

verses 16-17 – describes the size of heaven

-big enough to help everyone who has ever lives on earth

-it show God’s love for people & that He wants everyone to be saved

                                      REVELATION 22

vs4 – 5 — we will see Jesus face to face

              – His name refers to ownership – the Lord owns everything

v6 – the things mentioned in Revelation will happen – Numbers 23:19

shortly – means quickly…soon…speedily

v7 – the Lord is coming back quickly

blessed – means to be extremely fortunate, blessed and happy

keeps – means to guard so you will not get injured

vs8-9 – John worships and angel for the second time…Only worship God

-Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11

v10 – let people know all about the Bible and Revelation

v11 – once the truth is revealed, you have a choice to accept or disobey

v12 – the Lord will pour out His judgments and give out rewards to those who served Him while they lived on earth

v13 – Jesus has always been

v14 – this is being saved and abiding in the vine

v15 – this refers to people not being saved

vs16-17 – An Invitation to the Lost and calls them to be saved

vs18-19 – Do not take away or add to the Word of God or Revelation

v20 – the final message to the church is that Jesus is coming back again