The Tree and River of Life Are in the City
The Earth Made New And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life. Revelation 22:1, 2. In the Bible […]
He Hath Prepared for Them a City
The Earth Made New But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:16. After the judgment of the wicked dead had been finished, at the end of the one thousand years, Jesus left the […]
Abraham Looked for a City
The Earth Made New For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:10. Abraham had no possession in the earth, “no, not so much as to set his foot on.” He possessed great substance, and he used it to the glory of God and good of his fellow-men; […]
God’s Throne Shared with the Overcomer
The Earth Made New To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Revelation 3:21. God’s everlasting arm encircles the soul that turns to Him for aid, however feeble that soul may be. The precious things […]
We Look for New Heavens and a New Earth
The Earth Made New Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13. At the cherubim-guarded gate of Paradise the divine glory was revealed. Hither came Adam and his sons to worship God. Here they renewed their vows of obedience to that law the transgression […]
Angels Protect and Guide Us
God’s Throne and Angel Ministry Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Exodus 23:20. Those who have tempted the devil to tempt them will have to make desperate efforts to free themselves from his power. But when they begin […]
