The New Jerusalem: "God's home will be among His people..."

Although we have till the end of all human government and a whole Millennium of Christ's eternal reign on earth to make it to the eternal estate, we can trust in the future New Jerusalem of Revelation 21, and God's promise to make a new heaven and new earth, and all things new!

I do believe that the Law that God instructed Moses to give the people will not be fulfilled until after the global false "Christian" religion and political system is destroyed (Revelation 18-19), and the New Jerusalem comes down from heaven after the Millennium and the final rebellion (Revelation 20).

Matthew 5:17-18 (NLT)

Teaching about the Law

17 “Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.

Some Religious scholars and churches try to minimize the Holy Bible to just an allegorical book, instead of the Divine Word of God-- accusing the Apostle Paul of contradicting his own writings. But Paul did not contradict God's Word, rather Paul clarified when he was speaking on behalf of the Lord and making loving suggestions himself (read 1 Corinthians 7). 

Nevertheless, the book of Revelation, written by John the Evangelist, was written like a riddle to figure out. God inspired John to write the words, "this calls for a mind with wisdom" (see Revelation 13:18 and Revelation 17:9-11 ).

Revelation 17:9-11(NIV)
9 “This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits. 10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for only a little while. 11 The beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.

Revelation 13:18 (NLT)

18 Wisdom is needed here. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man.[a] His number is 666.[b]

Footnotes:

13:18a Or of humanity.

13:18b Some manuscripts read 616.

Humanity's number could easily be the mark of the beast, 616, code for the apostate and occult number 13---Council of 13 (the world's richest and most powerful family dynasties) that oversees the Committee of 300.

Catholicism also holds that the New Jerusalem already exists as a spiritual community in Heaven, the Church triumphant, with an outpost on earth, the Church militant. However, Roman Catholicism's Church militant consists of its fraternal Orders that fought the bloody Crusades (Knights St. John of Jerusalem (Jesuits), Knights Templar, Knights Hospitallers, Knights of Malta, "Knights of St. Paul" of the Mediterranean Pass and Teutonic Knights).

Revelation 17:1-5 (NIV)

Babylon, the Prostitute on the Beast:

17 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters. 2 With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.”

Revelation 17:15-18 (NLT)

15 Then the angel said to me, “The waters where the prostitute is ruling represent masses of people of every nation and language. 16 The scarlet beast and his ten horns all hate the prostitute. They will strip her naked, eat her flesh, and burn her remains with fire. 17 For God has put a plan into their minds, a plan that will carry out his purposes. They will agree to give their authority to the scarlet beast, and so the words of God will be fulfilled. 
18 And this woman you saw in your vision represents the great city that rules over the kings of the world.”
[bold emphasis added]

The global religion and great city that rules over the kings of the world, Vatican City and the Church of Rome, in 1948, established the office of Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine, which had jurisdiction in British Mandate Palestine, Transjordan (now Jordan) and Cyprus. BUT THIS IS NOT THE NEW JERUSALEM OF REVELATION 21. 

PLO-boss Abbas gifts a painting of the proposed 

"International City" of "Palestine Bethlehem, 

the city of peace” to Pope Francis.

The Vatican has had a bilateral agreement with the PLO since February 15, 2000. UN resolutions 181 and 194 call for an “International Regime” to take control of the proposed International City in Jerusalem (Not controlled by the Palestinians or Israelis; READ: Daniel 9:27; 2 Thessalonians 2).  

CNN says Pope-Francis will come to Holy Land on May 25-26, 2014. 

Pope Francis since his election, told Israel he will visit, and is widely expected to make the trip... “ I invited him to the Holy Land,” PLO-boss Abbas said after a 30-minute private audience with the pope in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace (their first meeting).

Watch out for the Vatican/UN sponsored Tony Blair Faith Foundation and Faith and Globalization Initiative

TONY BLAIR LIVES IN JERUSALEM AS THE HEAD OF THE UNITED NATIONS QUARTET ON THE MIDDLE EAST (Russia, United States of America, European Union and United Nations). The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and UN/Vatican Faith and Globalization Initiative was launched in 2008 at the Time Warner building in New York City.

The Sovereign Military Order of KNIGHTS OF MALTA are the Vatican and Holy See's diplomatic arm in the United Nations and European Union.

An arm of the Presbyterian Church USA, PC(USA) is taking another stab at trying to persuade its 2.4 million members that Zionism is the sole reason why there is no peace in the Middle East. The PC(USA) DVD and Study Guide, “Zionism Unsettled,” blames Zionism for lack of peace. But the Bible says, “While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly…” (READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:3-4).

Some Presbyterian churches have entered into unions with other churches, such as Methodists, Congregationalists, Lutherans, and the Anglican Communion (Church of England and its colony churches and Episcopal Church in Scotland and America). Like the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, the head of the Anglican Communion is the monarch of England. The British government, EU, UN and PC(USA) have launched a global agenda "to initiate a process of phased, selective divestment in multinational corporations operating in Israel."

I believe that the PCUSA has made a big mistake in making unions with the Lutheran church and Anglican Communion Episcopal church (that is persecuting God's chosen people who reside in the State of Israel and the Diaspora), rather then working hard to find solidarity with the Jewish community at-large---to carry on The Great Commission to teach Messianic Truth:

Romans 10:10-14 (NLT)

10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”[a] 12 Jew and Gentile[b] are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. 13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[c]

14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

Footnotes:

a. 10:11 Isa 28:16 (Greek version).

b. 10:12 Greek and Greek.

c. 10:13 Joel 2:32.

Yesterday, I told a friend of mine that I thought this 5-year mission to rightly divide the Word of Truth of the Holy Bible (from the lies and deception of false religions) was going to be over a few weeks ago with writing about the New Jerusalem. But then the Lord led me to write the previous posts; “PC (USA) May Embrace Homosexuality while Rejecting Israel” and “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you...” 

NOW I MUST BRAG ON THE POWER OF GOD…

This morning I awoke, at 4:00 a.m., emotionally depressed about the PC(USA) entertaining an overture (Motion) on same sex marriage and its anti-Semitism towards the State of Israel---as well as the international divestment from the Jewish diaspora Biblical land grant to God's chosen people.

I said to God: “Lord, if you want me to continue writing on this subject, you are going to have to hit me over the head with a burning bush experience!” 

I did not get a burning bush experience, but the message from the Lord was loud and clear when I read my daily devotion in Our Daily Bread:

Slow Healing Process

By Bill Crowder

MAY 15, 2014

"Just 4 weeks after our son Mark joined the US Army, he injured his knee seriously in a training exercise. As a result, he was released from the military. So, at age 19, he had to use a cane to get around for a while; and because of the severity of the injury he endured 2 years of recovery, rest, and rehab. Finally, Mark was able to set aside the knee braces he had worn since the accident. Although he still experiences residual pain, the long, slow healing process has brought him back to full use of his leg.

Physical healing is often much slower than we anticipate. This is true of spiritual healing as well. The consequences of unwise choices or the actions of hurtful people can create burdens or wounds that endure for a lifetime. But for the child of God, there is hope. Although full restoration is not always experienced in this life, the promise of healing is sure. The apostle John wrote, “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4).

In our seasons of pain, it is comforting to know that eventually, in His awesome presence, we will be whole forever.

Father, I thank You that in all of our pains and

struggles we can find comfort in You. Help us to

bring all our hurts to You—both spiritual and

physical—and to trust that You will make us whole.

When we come to Christ in our brokenness, He makes us whole."

As a person who is still recovering from an identical injury to both of my knees in a mysterious Non-lethal incident while visiting West Point in Upstate, NY, I found today's ODB devotion very pertinent and a timely response to my prayer regarding writing about the New Jerusalem.

Revelation 21:1-8 (NLT)

The New Jerusalem

21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.[a] 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” 6 And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. 7 All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

8 “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Footnotes:

21:3 Some manuscripts read God himself will be with them, their God.

Today’s post, revelation of Revelation 21 and overall message is a warning to all about 2 Peter 3.  In addition, this post is the Truth about the New Jerusalem and the fact that: "God Himself will be with believers. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain" (Revelation 21:3-4).

Poor Knight for Christ,

Francis Kelly, XU

Endnote: THERE IS NO PERFECT CHURCH IN THE WORLD. On the congregational level, a Non-denominational Bible-based church, Baptist or Methodist church usually provides worship, fellowship and community that most Roman Catholics and Anglicans seek—where Christ is the Only head of the church, not a despot. After all Christianity is all about a personal relationship with Jesus.

Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)

25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.

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