| Heaven
Beside the throne are four special
angels who worship God Continually. Rev. 4:8
The golden alter is there, with
bowls of incense. Rev. 5:8; 8:3; 9:13
The menorah, or seven-branched
lampstand fixture, is there. Rev. 1:12; 4:5
The holy Ark of God may be there.
Rev. 11:19
The main street of the city is
composed of transparent gold. Rev: 21:21
The city will shine with and be
enlightened by God's glory. The river of life is there, to insure
everlasting life. John 17:24; Rom. 8:18; Rev. 21:11,
23; 22:5
It is a place of holiness.
Rev 21:27
It is a place of beauty.
Ps. 50:2
It is a place of Unity. Eph.
1:10
It is a place of perfection.
1
Cor. 13:10
It is a place of joy. Ps.
16:11
It is a place for all eternity.
John 3:15; Ps. 23:6
There may be a tabernacle.
Rev. 15:5; 21:3
There will be no temple. Rev.
21:22
There will be no sea.
Rev. 21:1
There will be no tears.
Rev. 7:17; 21:4
There will be no sickness. Rev.
22:2
There will be no pain. Rev.
21:4
There will be no death. Isa.
25:8; 1 Cor. 15:26; Rev.21:4
There will be no more thirst or
hunger. Rev. 7:16
There will be no sin.
Rev. 21:27
There will be no need for the sun
or moon. Rev. 21:23
There will be no night.
Rev. 21:25; 22:5
The city will be the Bridegroom's
gift to the bride, Christ's Church. Rev. 21:2, 10
It will be shared by saved Israel.
Heb. 11:10. 16
It will be shared by the holy
angels. Dan. 7:10; Heb. 12:22; Rev. 5:11
The Father will be there. Dan.
7:9; Rev. 4:2-3
The Son will be there.
Rev. 5:6; 7:17
The Holy Spirit will be there. Rev.
14:13; 22:17
Heaven is being prepared by Christ
himself. John 14:3
It is only for those who have been
born again. John 3:3
It is described as a glorious
city, likened to pure gold and clear glass. Rev. 21:11, 18
It is in the shape of a cube, the
the length, width, and height being equal. Rev. 21:16
It's size is 12,000 furlongs,
roughly 1,400 miles long, wide and high. Rev. 21:16
The city rests upon 12 layers of
foundational stones, with each layer being inlaid with a different
precious gem. Rev. 21:19 - 20
Each foundation has one of the
names of the 12 apostles on it. Rev. 21:14
The wall around the city is made
of pure jasper. Rev. 21:18
The height of the wall is
approximately 216 feet. Rev. 21:17
The wall has 12 gates, three on
each of the four sides. Rev. 21:12
Each gate is made of solid pearl.
Rev. 21:21
Each gate has on it the name of
one of the 12 tribes of Israel. Rev. 21:12
An angel stands guard at each
gate. Rev. 21:12
The gates will never be shut.
Rev. 21:25
The palaces may possibly be made
of ivory. Ps. 45:8
The River of Life is there, to
insure everlasting life. Rev. 22:1
The Tree of Life is there, to
insure abundant life. Rev. 2:7; 22:19
The throne of God will occupy the
central palace. Rev. 4:2; 22:1
It is likened to wheels of burning
fire with an emerald rainbow canopy. Dan. 7:9; Rev. 4:3
It is surrounded by 24 small
thrones. Rev. 4:4
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