Revelation 21

The New Heaven & Earth

Isaiah 65:17 Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth
Isaiah 66:22 The new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure

We have partial-fillment now (Matthew 6:10)
Isaiah 65:23 1 Corinthians 15:58
Isaiah 65:25 Luke 10:19
Isaiah 66:1 1 Timothy 3:15
Isaiah 66:8 Galatians 4:26
Isaiah 66:11 Matthew 5:6
Isaiah 66:12 John 14:27
Isaiah 66:15 Matthew 22:7
Isaiah 66:18 Matthew 8:11
Isaiah 66:19 Ephesians 3:8 & Colossians 1:27
Isaiah 66:20 Romans 15:16

We will have ful-fillment later
2nd Peter 3:13 We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth

Components of Paradise
New Jerusalem 21:2 & 21:9-21
1. It is the bride of Christ (Contrast 17:1)
2. It is a beautifully elevated city (Psalm 48:2) (Contrast 17:3)
3. It came down from heaven (20:12)
4. It is glorious (Romans 2:7, 5:2, 8:18; 1 Peter 5:1+10)
5. It will be secure (Isaiah 60:18, Zech. 2:5)
6. It is the entire church (12 tribes and 12 apostles)
7. It will be filled with people from various lands (Luke 13:29)
8. It will have spectacular dimensions (1500 miles)
9. It was an expanded Holy of Holies
10. It will be spectacular (Isaiah 54:11-12)

God’s Dwelling 21:3-4 & 21:22-27
1. No need for a temple
2. No need for light sourcees
3. No need to close gates
4. No sin/corruption

Renewal of World 21:5a & 22:1-5
1. A River of Life (John 7:37-39)
2. A Tree of Life
3. A Removal of the Curse