Ch 21-22 The Marriage of Heaven & Earth Flashcards
What is the final vision in Revelation?
The marriage of heaven and earth, symbolized by a stunning bride representing the new creation joining God and his covenant people
What does God announce in this vision?
That He has come to live with humanity forever and is making all things new
What does the new creation represent?
A restored creation healed from pain and evil, combining aspects of Eden and a new Jerusalem
How is the new Jerusalem described?
A great city where diverse human cultures work together in peace and harmony before God
What is unique about the temple in the new creation?
here is no temple building because God’s presence permeates every part of the new world
What is humanity’s role in the new creation?
To rule as God’s image and partner with God in taking creation into new territory
