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S. Michael Houdmann
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Beginning with Revelation 21:9, John records his final vision picturing the city of God, the New Jerusalem where believers in Christ will spend their eternal lives. The New Jerusalem is the ultimat...
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Mi Shad Ow
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I might be wrong but I think your question comes from what we currently think of the purpose of walls but. According to scripture New Jerusalem will be the dwelling place of God and all of the saints who received resurrected bodies Rev. 21:3. The Bible states that New Jerusalem's walls will be roughly 1,500 miles long, 1,500 miles wide and 1,500 miles tall Rev. 21:16. This will be a massive (to say the least) symbol of Gods glory. It will be the earths source of light, shining SEVEN times brighter then the current sun at noon day, and as bright as the current sun at noon day during midnight Isa. 30:26; 60:19-20.
Jack Gutknecht
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Revelation 21:12 describes the city as having “a great, high wall.” In ancient times, city walls were built for defense against enemies. But in the New Jerusalem, there’s no more danger, because “death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore” (Revelation 21:4), and nothing unclean or evil can enter (Revelation 21:27). These walls aren’t needed for protection—they stand as a symbol of perfect safety and God’s complete, eternal care for His people. The walls show that the city is set apart, and only those who are redeemed may enter (Revelation 21:27 -- "But nothing ritually unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or practices falsehood, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.") They mark a clear boundary between what is holy and what is not—much like the design of the temple and tabernacle, where access to certain areas was restricted to those who met God's standards of purity and calling. How does your name become part of the Book of Life? Find verses to explain your answer and add them as a comment. I'd like to see!
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