John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 21:1
1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Ver. 1. And I saw a new heaven ] New for form and state, but the same as before for matter and substance; as an old garment translated is called a new one; and as whoso is in Christ is a new creature. Passed away ] i.e. Were purged from their vanity and defilements. And there was no more sea ] i.e. Trouble and tumult. The sea is of itself restless, and often... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 21:1-8
Revelation 21:1-8I saw a new heaven and a new earth.The new heavens and new earthI. Scripture distinctly reveals the fact that this world is not destined to continue as it is. “The fashion of this world changes” is the constant statement of the inspired writers. We seem to learn this from the very fading qualities of everything that surrounds us. We have scarcely enjoyed the warmth of the summer sun when the leaves of autumn fall fast and thick around us. These have scarcely disappeared when we... read more