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INTRODUCTION
A helpful author to me once said,
“Begin with the end in mind.”
“Begin with the end in mind.”
Why do you think this is important to do with a project or a vacation?
“Begin with the end in mind” means think about where you want to end up and then develop your plan.
If you want to do an eagle scout project, then you will first need to ask, “What do I want to build?”
If you want to go on a trip for Spring Break, then you will first ask the question, “Where do I want to go?”
Beginning with the end in mind is a helpful way to think about Christianity too.
This is a helpful way to approach Christianity.
You may be wondering if you want to become a Christian.
You may be wondering how to live as a Christian.
This is a helpful way to approach Christianity.
You may be wondering if you want to become a Christian.
You may be wondering how to live as a Christian.
This is a helpful way to approach Christianity.
What is the “end” for Christianity?
Why do you want to begin with end in mind
Why do you think it is important for a Christian, or a potential Christian, to consider this “end”?
Why do you think it is important for a Christian, or a potential Christian, to consider the end goal?
You may be wondering if you want to become a Christian.
You may be wondering how to live as a Christian.
Either way, it is important to begin with the end in mind, then your decisions and actions today will be more intentional and meaningful.
Either way, it is important to begin with the end in mind, then your decisions and actions today can be more intentional and meaningful.
This evening, we are going to look at a passage which communicates the “end” for Christianity.
The end for Christianity is heaven.
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CONTEXT
Revelation was likely written in the mid 90s by the apostle John in exile on the Island of Patmos.
Actually, John simply recorded what he saw, Jesus Christ is the author.
Jesus gave this revelation to John to pass on to the churches to
1. give them sight into the cosmic conflict between God and the devil
2. to assure Christians that the victory has already been won
3. to warn them against the wiles of the devil to knock out God’s children through violent persecution, false teaching, affluence, and through sensual temptation.
Even though the devil has lost, he still tries to knock out God’s children through violent persecution,
4. to encourage Christians to overcome to the end and prove their salvation.
Why did Jesus give Revelation to John?
This passage takes place after mention of the 1,000 year kingdom, the defeat of Satan, the Great White Throne judgment.
The biggest challenge in Revelation is determining what is symbolic and what is not.
PASSAGE
Revelation 21:1-
The new heaven and the new earth are unified.
They are different from the first heaven and the first earth.
The sea, meaning the source of rebellion and danger.
The beast emerged from the sea and mankind fears the sea.
This does not mean there will no longer be bodies of water, just that the fallen aspect of it will be gone.
Revelation
The holy city is new Jerusalem and is equated with the bride of Christ.
The city is described as adorned, as a bride on her wedding day.
Revelation
In the end, God and humanity will dwell together in the New Jerusalem.
He will be their God and they shall be His people.
God’s people are His bride.
New Jerusalem is the location of this fellowship (Intimacy).
God’s people are His bride.
New Jerusalem is the location of this fellowship.
The grief and deformity that sin and death has imposed on God’s good creation will be wiped away.
There will be no more tears of sorrow and disappointment.
Death will no longer take away loved ones.
No more mourning loss
No more grievous crying
The creation will be freed from the bondage of decay.
What kind of things are stealing your joy and giving you sadness?
Can you imagine no longer being oppressed by such things?
Revelation 21:5-
The Lord declares that, in the end, things will made new.
This means they are restored and made whole.
Jesus promises us that this is true and we can hope for it.
Jesus secures restoration for this and His authority makes it so.
By His grace, He will water our thirsty souls forever and ever.
The ones who have truly trusted in Christ and prove this by bearing fruit over time will receive this as their inheritance.
They will be God’s children and heirs.
What does it mean that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega?
This passage gives us a sneak peak into the glory of heaven.
The saints in heaven redeemed sinners.
This verse refers to sinners who have refused to repent, believe, and receive Christ.
They will not be permitted into the New Jerusalem.
They will be in hell.
Revelation 21:9
Again, the New Jerusalem has come down out of heaven.
It is the place where God dwells and is therefore full of glory- as mentioned here, like a jewel, like a jasper, like a crystal.
The walls and gates and foundations represent
1. completion between the OT (prophets tribes), and NT (12 apostles).
The unity of OT and NT believers.
2. invulnerability to sin and darkness.
It was huge!
1400 miles cubed
The cube shape mimics the holy of holies
The jewels speak to the glory of the Lord and priceless nature of God’s children to Him.
Revelation 21:22
Revelation 22.
This passage gives us a sneak peak into the glory of heaven.
What is your favorite description of heaven?
Knowing that heaven is our end in Christ (a place of wholeness, peace, joy, and eternal blessing) how does this inspire you to live your life as a Christian today?
Are you going to be in the New Jerusalem?
We should walk in a manner worthy of the “end”.
Are you going to be in the New Jerusalem?
why or why not?
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