We are looking at the things that have commonly been over looked or misunderstood by the religious theologians, within the context of John's Revelation of Christ and all that is "CHRIST." Much of which is taken from the Old Testament and not properly applied to this book by gross misunderstandings; Because of its symbolism and Jewish language, making use of picture talk and the old mythology, customs and traditions of the Jewish and pagan past. All of which GOD in His Wisdom is now opening up for the world to see and hear like never before in humanity's history. Today's subject begins with a look to the New Jerusalem.
New Jerusalem:
Revelation 21:9-14 "And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb." (KJV)
Revelation 21:9-14 "Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, "Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb." And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were inscribed— on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.' (ESV)
Revelation 21:9-14, "And one of the seven angels, having the seven vessels being filled with the seven last wounds, came to me and spoke thusly to me, saying, "Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife." (The (G3564 a primary but obsolete verb νύπτω nuptō (to veil as a bride; compare the Latin “nupto,” to marry) numphe, Bride, is placed in sharp contrast with the (G4204 feminine of G4205 pornos, from πέρνημι pernēmi (to sell, to traffic)porne, Harlot, see same setting in Rev. 17:1, also Rev. 15:6-7, "And the seven Shepherd-Messengers representing the seven wounds proceeded out of the inner shrine being arrayed in spotlessly clean linen shining with the radiant brightness of a precious stone and with golden girdles wrapped around their chests. And one of the four living creatures gave each of the Shepherd-Messengers a typical temple vessel; A broad shallow saucer of pure gold, filled with the coals from the bronze altar where the Lamb was sacrificed - this is the passion of GOD. These golden fare-pans were loaded with the entire meaning of the sacrifice! This golden saucer was for the purpose of carrying fire, in order to burn incense on the day of Atonement once a year in the ultimate place of worship.) He carried me away in spirit onto a great and high mountain, and pointed out to me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from GOD. (see Ezra 40:2. See the language of Rev. 17:7.) Possessing the glory of GOD her radiance resembled a very precious and flawless jasper stone, transparent like crystal. She had an impressive high wall with twelve gates and the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel inscribed in them. (see Eze. 48:31-34, the gates of the city being named after the tribes of Israel.) From the east, three gates; From the north, three gates; From the south, three gates; and from the west, three gates. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations or thresholds to the gates, and in them the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. (see Ephesians 2:17-22, "On that basis He made His public appearance, proclaiming the Good News of peace to the entire human race; Both those who felt left out in the cold (as far as the promises and covenants were concerned), as well as to those who were near all along (because of their Jewish identity). Because of Christ both Jew and Gentile now enjoying equal access to their Father in one Spirit. The conclusion is clear; You are no longer frowned upon as a foreigner; You are where you belong and are part of an intimate family! Your lives now give tangible definition/expression to the spiritual structure, having been built into it by GOD upon the foundation that the Prophets and Apostles proclaimed. The first evidence of this building is Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. (He is that Rock, the visible testimony to the restoration image and likeness of GOD in human form, of Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7.) In Him everyone of us are like [1]living Lego blocks fitted together of the same fabric (1, conversation), giving ever [2]increasing articulation to a global mobile [3]sanctuary intertwined in the LORD. (The word, [1, G4883] sunarmologeo, comes from sun, meaning abiding, seamless union, and harmo meaning harmony, and logeo, meaning conversation. The word, [2, G387] auxano, means to grow, expanding growth, not stagnant. The word, [3, G3485 from a primary word ναίω naiō (to dwell)] naos, is translated as the most sacred dwelling space.) In Him we are co-constructed together as GOD's permanent spiritual residence. We are GOD's address! As light merges from two directions to form One Ray or sharp beam a lazier of bright intensity. GOD is that light! And we become one with Him!) (The Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit when we shall carry this on. May the LORD of All bring us to His revelation.
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