Hebrews 12:22

On a recent morning I was musing on the beginning verses of Colossians 3 and realized that this is a guide to a proper understanding of New Jerusalem—a spiritual entity, not a physical one. “……

Names of God in Praise by Janet Sketchley One of my favourite stories is the story of Joshua leading the nation of Israel across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. You can read about it in Joshua 3. Here’s the pep talk Joshua gives the people before they set out: Joshua said to the… Continue reading NAMES OF GOD IN PRAISE…

John saw “the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God” (Rev. 21:2). The source and nature of the city is heavenly. According to verse 21:1 the new creation consists……

Hebrews 12:22, in contrast to the foregoing verses about Israel’s experience, says, “But you have come forward to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.&#……

Everyone who believes into Jesus Christ is united with Him in His death and resurrection. Colossians 2:20-23 speaks of our union with Him in His death. Colossians 3:1-3 speaks of our union with Him……

If you think you hate cities, you’ll quickly change your mind when you see this one.…

John saw “the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God” (Rev. 21:2). The source and nature of the city is heavenly. According to verse 21:1 the new creation consists……

Hebrews 11:14-16 speaks of the people of faith seeking a heavenly and better country than where they had lived. This God-prepared country is New Jerusalem. This city is also a heavenly and better c……

Hebrews 12:22, in contrast to the foregoing verses about Israel’s experience, says, “But you have come forward to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.&#……

Colossians 3:1 calls us to “seek the things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.” We should not wait for New Jerusalem in the future, but long for and seek the “Jerus……