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. “……

A hymn by Witness Lee begins, “Enter the veil and go without the camp, Taste heaven’s sweetness, thus the earth for-sake.” Then, “By heaven’s presence will the earth depart.̶……

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……

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……

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……

Phrases in the Bible about New Jerusalem include “the Jerusalem above is free, which is our mother” (Gal. 4:26), “the city which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder i……

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.&#……

Hebrews 11:10 says that Abraham “eagerly waited for the city which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God.” This city is New Jerusalem, described in Hebrews 12:22 as &#……