The Heavenly City
The Heavenly City [1]
Hebrews 11:10 Hebrews 11:16 Hebrews 12:22 Hebrews 12:22 Hebrews 12:23 Exodus 13:13-15 Hebrews 12:23 Hebrews 12:18 Hebrews 12:22 Ephesians 2:20 Hebrews 11:13-16
The Heavenly City of Revelation 21:9-22:7 has also been interpreted both literally and figuratively. One interpretation sees the Heavenly City suspended above the earth like a space platform. Others see an earthly city. Still others a city suspended in the air that later descends to earth. Others, pointing to the equation of the city as the bride of Christ ( Revelation 21:2 ,Revelation 21:2, 21:9 ), take the city as a symbol of the church. Whether understood as a literal city or as representing God's redeemed people experiencing their final salvation, the city is a place of fellowship with God ( Revelation 21:3 ,Revelation 21:3, 21:22 ), of God-ensured safety ( Revelation 21:4 ,Revelation 21:4, 21:25 ), and of God-given provision ( Revelation 22:1-2 ,Revelation 22:1-2, 22:5 ).
Chris Church
