(The following is the powerpoint outline of the sermon from Sunday January 28.)
Ultimately John catches a glimpse of the new world God has created, an existence where God’s community is complete.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
-Revelation 21:3-4 NIV
1. In heaven, God’s people live in perfect harmony and community with God and each other.
2. In heaven, pain and tears and death are conspicuously absent.
3. The architecture and landscape are presented as permanent and abundant.
4. All whose names are in the book for life have an eternal address in heaven.
The invitation is still open. It echos the ministry of Jesus who said, “I will give you water to drink and you will never thirst again.” The Revelation concludes with this invitation: The Spirit says “come” and the bride says “come;” let whosoever will come and take of the water of life freely. Revelation 22:17 (paraphrase)
Live your life, your ordinary life in this world, in tune with God and God’s purpose so that you are fully prepared for the world to come.
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