Return of the King

The City of God

Revelation 21:9-22:5

1. The “Framing Shot” (vss.9-11)

• Divine Origin of the City
• Throne of God & Glory of God
• Diamond/Jasper Stone in Appearance

2. The Outside of the City of God (vss.12-21)

• Great & High Wall
• 12 Gates, 12 Angels
• 12 Foundation Stones
• Cubed City - 1,500 miles cubed
• 75 acres cube per believer or 1/3 mile assuming 20 billion Christians
• Canada to Gulf of America, from Colorado to Atantic
• Wall - 72 yards thick
• Jasper - diamond like stone
• Pure, glass like gold
• Foundation stones
• 12 Gates of Pearl - 1.500 miles high

3. The Inside of the City of God (vss.21-22:2)

• Streets of pure, glass like gold
• No Temple
• No need of sun or moon
• Always day
• Perfectly holy
• River of Life
• Tree of Life

1. Live Now in Light of Future Glory

2. Pursue Holiness, for Nothing Unclean Will Enter Heaven

3. Take Comfort in the Presence of God

4. Witness Boldly, for the Nations Need the Light of the Lamb

5. Rest in God’s Sovereign Triumph