THE NEW JERUSALEM AND THE NEW EARTH  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Jesus is the builder and founder of this city, and in it he is preparing mansions for his faithful servants. Heb. 11: 10; Isa. 54:5; Gal. 4:26, 27; John 14:1-3. 

2. At the end of the thousand years, it will come down from heaven and be located where the Mount of Olives lies. Jesus and all of his saints come at the same time. Zech. 14: 4; Rev. 21:2, 9, 10; 20:9. 

3. The city lies foursquare, and measures 12,000 furlongs, which equals 1,500 miles around it, or 375 miles on each side. It has an area of 140,625 square miles, an area equal to England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, or to Wisconsin and Min
nesota. It has twelve foundations of various colors reflecting the color of the rainbow, and a wall of jasper with twelve gates, upon which are written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. The streets are paved with gold, and in it is the 
throne of God and of the Lamb. Rev. 21:10-22; 22:1-5. 

4. After the wicked are destroyed, God creates a new heaven and a new earth. II Peter 3:13; Isa. 65:17-19; 66:22, 23; Rev. 21:1. 

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5. All the faithful of God are, according to his promises, heirs to this earth. Gal. 3:29; Rom. 4:13; Ex. 20:12; Matt. 5:5. 

6. On this new earth the saints will build and plant and ever enjoy their homes. Little children, as well as adults,will be there. Isa. 65:21-25; 11:6-9. 

7. No sin, no sickness, no death, no curse, will ever mar this earth again. Nahum 1:9; Rev. 21:4; 22:3. 

8. From one Sabbath to another will the redeemed go to Jerusalem to worship, and from one new moon to another they will go up to eat of the fruit of the tree of life. Isa. 66: 23; Rev. 22:2. 

9. This little world will be honored above all worlds, because the capital of God's universal kingdom, the New Jerusalem, in which is the throne of God and of the Lamb, will be located on it. Rev. 2 1:1-4; 22:1-3. 

10. The redeemed from this earth will, in the long hereafter, follow the Lamb, and with him visit unfallen worlds, to tell redemption's story to his praise. Rev 14:4; Eph. 2:6, 7. 

11. All the universe unite in ascribing honor and glory to God for his infinite love and mercy to created intelligences. Rev. 5:11 -14, 

12. Just in a little while, and all the faithful will be taken to their long-expected home to enjoy an unending life of indescribable joy and peace. I Cor. 2:9. Lord Jesus, "come quickly," and take thy waiting people home. Rev. 22:20.