Category: Biblical Reflections

Revelation 21:14–21 (NKJV) After seeing the outside of the city and the gates, the view turns to the foundations, the measurements of the city, and the interior of the city. Its splendor is beyond compare, unlike anything ever seen before. 14 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names … Continue reading The Foundations and Gates of the New Jerusalem

Revelation 21:9–13 (NKJV) John saw the New Jerusalem coming down from God out of heaven in the previous verses. In this passage, he begins to describe it in more details, offering a description of the exterior of the city. 9 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last … Continue reading The Exterior View of the New Jerusalem

Revelation 21:1–8 (NKJV) After the final judgment of mankind and the relegation of Satan, the beast, the false prophet, and the lost to the lake of fire, the scene changes abruptly to a picture of the new heaven and the new earth, with the New Jerusalem coming down from God out of heaven. The newness … Continue reading The New Jerusalem

Revelation 20:7–15 (NKJV) After the battle of Armageddon ended and the millennial reign began, the thousand-year-reign of Christ on earth was a time of peace and holiness. As the period ends, an interesting twist appears as Satan is released from the bottomless pit and allowed to tempt those born during the Millennial period. 7 Now when … Continue reading The Great White Throne Judgment

Revelation 19:17–20:6 (NKJV) As was foretold in the last passage studied, the actual completion of the battle of Armageddon occurs in this passage. The aftermath and the subsequent reign of Christ on the earth for a thousand years is also discussed here. 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with … Continue reading The Battle of Armageddon & the Millennial Reign

Revelation 19:11–16 (NKJV) After declaring the ultimate end to Babylon’s existence, the voice in heaven has concluded his word of judgment on her. John’s attention then turns to another opening in heaven and the appearance of Jesus riding on a white horse, preparing for Armageddon. 11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white … Continue reading Jesus on a White Horse

Revelation 19:1–10 (NKJV) John has just finished recording the finality of the fall of Babylon, making clear that this is a devastation with no possible comeback. Now, he moves to a record of the reaction in heaven to the fall of Babylon and the rejoicing over the Lord's greatness. 1 After these things I heard … Continue reading Heaven Rejoices Over the Fall of Babylon

Revelation 18:21–24 (NKJV) In the last passage, Babylon's destruction was described as severe, with fire and smoke and loss of everything, including alliances with kings and merchants. Now, John relates the finality of it all, the fact that Babylon will never rise again. 21 Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone … Continue reading The Finality of Babylon’s Fall

Revelation 18:14–20 (NKJV) John has just related the events of the fall of Babylon, and has explained the seven heads and ten horns of the beast. He has spoken of the mourning for Babylon made by the kings of the earth and the merchants of the earth, and the command of God for His people … Continue reading The Severity of Babylon’s Fall