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The heavenly state which was before described as a city, and called the new Jerusalem, is here described as a paradise, alluding to the earthly paradise which was lost by the sin of the first Adam; here is another paradise restored by the second Adam. A paradise in a city, or a whole city in a paradise! In the first paradise there were only two persons to behold the beauty and taste the pleasures of it; but in this second paradise whole cities and nations shall find abundant delight and satisfaction. And here observe,...except From the Commentary of Mathhew Henry..
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What are the scriptural biblical image of the church?
The church is Christ's bride (Eph. 5:22-31).
How many prophecies in Book of Revelation?
There are a total of 22 prophecies in the Book of Revelation. These prophecies cover various events such as the end times, judgment, and the second coming of Christ.
What is the last chapter of the New Testament in the Bible?
Revelation 22:21: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen
What is the last line in the bible?
In the book of Revelations in the chapter 22 verse 21 says The grace ofthe lord Jesus be on all the saints.Amen.
How can the holy spirit release us from sin?
He cannot, only the blood of Christ can do that. Hebrew 9:22, 1John1:7, Ephesians 1:7, Revelation 1:5
Why is this church so significant for Christians?
If you are speaking of a building, it means nothing. If you are speaking of the Church, the true believers, they are very important, so much so that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. The Church, will be the bride of Christ. Ephesians 5:22-33 compares the union of husband and wife to that of Christ and the church. Brides are important to grooms.
Founder of Iglesia ni Cristo?
Felix Y. Manalo is the founder of Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ), a religious denomination in the Philippines. He established the church in 1914, with its headquarters in Quezon City. Manalo's teachings emphasize strict adherence to biblical doctrines and the importance of unity within the church.
What scriptures refer to the church as a woman?
The closest scripture is Ephesians 5:23, where Christ is the husband of his bride the church:-Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christis the head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.the church is called the body of Christ:-1Co 12:27 And you [The church at Corinth] are the body of Christ, and members in part.Col 1:18 And He [Christ] is the Head of the body, the church, who is the Beginning, the First-born from the dead, that He may be pre-eminent in all things.Col 1:24 who now rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and I fill up the things lacking of the afflictions ofChrist in my flesh, on behalf of His body, which isthe church;A church that is not true to Christ her Husband but instead turns to and follows anyone else is said to be of the world, or worldly, or (ultimately) Satanic, since Satan is the leader of the rebellion against the church's Husband. In these cases this impure church is likened to an unfaithful wife committing adultery.One particular church, the church at Thyatira, is likened in Revelation 2:18-22 to Queen Jezebel (the wife of King Ahab) in the Old Testament, who was an idol-worshipper and anti-God, nasty, murderous, hateful, and vindictive woman:-Rev 2:18-22 MKJV[18] And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, He who has His eyes like a flame of fire and His feet like burnished metal, says these things:[19] I know your works and love and service and faith and your patience, and your works; and the last to be more than the first.[20] But I have a few things against you because you allow that woman Jezebel to teach, she saying herself to be a prophetess, and to cause My servants to go astray, and to commit fornication, and to eat idol-sacrifices.[21] And I gave her time that she might repent of her fornication, and she did not repent.[22] Behold, I am throwing herinto a bed, and those who commit adultery with her into great affliction, unless they repent of their deeds.According to some Catholic exegetes, the woman in Revelation 12 might represent the Church. Others say that this refers not to a church at all, but to the true Jewish believers in the modern nation of Israel fleeing to safety. Still others say that the woman, or "great harlot", of Revelation 17 refers only to the Roman Catholic church, and yet still others believe Revelation 17 refers to an umbrella-consortium of now-Godless churches of any denomination who have lost their "first love" (that is, for Christ, who is supposed to be their husband). However, regardless of exact interpretation, a fallen woman refers to a church that has rejected her Husband (Christ) and turned to another (the world) instead.
Why do Christians believe Revelation chapters 1 through 4 in the Bible are talking about the Church today?
Because the book of Revelation is addressed to the "church"... the "servants of God":"This is a Revelation from Jesus Christ, which God [the Father] gave Him concerning the events that will happen soon. An angel was sent to God's servant John so that John could share the Revelation with God's other servants." (Rev.1:1 NLT New Living Translation)"Don't you realize that whatever you choose to obey becomes your master? You can choose sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God and receive His approval. Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you. Now you are free from sin, your old master, and you have become slaves[servants] to your new Master, Righteousness... now you are free from the power of sin and have become SLAVES [servants] OF GOD..." (Rom.6:16-22 NLT).Not just verses 1 thru 4 of the book of Revelation... but the ENTIRE BOOK of Revelation... and the whole Bible for that matter, is talking TO and ABOUT God's church. It's telling God's church what is about to happen, not only to them, but to the whole world."I, Jesus, have sent My angel to GIVE YOU THIS MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCHES..." (Rev.22:16 NLT).The church of God didn't stop with the writing of the book of Revelation. God's church, the Body of Christ, like His Living Word, has continued down through the centuries, being regenerated, fed and nurtured by the Living God.It's a timeless message that's relevant to all of God's Children for all Eternity.
22 c in the B of R?
22 Chapters in the Book of Revelation
Who is the Head of a Catholic church?
The Head of the Catholic Church is Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, (see Ephesians 5:23). His Vicar on earth is the successor of St. Peter (see Matthew 16:17-19 & Isaiah 22:22): the Pope in Rome.
Who founded the church of Christ?
The churches of Christ (Romans 16:16 the churches of Christ salute you) were founded by Jesus Christ ( Matthew 16:18 "upon this rock I will build my church"). The phrase churches of Christ as used in the Bible is a descriptive phrase describing the church as belonging to Christ. The church is his body Ephesians 1:22, 23 and he is the savior of that body Ephesians 5:25. The Churches of Christ are congregational assemblies of New Testament Christians. Their history and background comes out of the 19th century Christian Restoration Movement in the U.S. Alexander Campbell, Barton W. Stone and Thomas Campbell among others were leaders in this movement. Their intent was not to begin a new denomination or church but to restore simple New Testament Christianity. Though Alexander Campbell is often credited by others with founding the Churches of Christ, members of the movement of churches of Christ look to Acts 2 and the day of Pentecost as the beginning and founding of the church.
