NEW JERUSALEM

Intelligence Brief

The heavenly city — the ultimate dwelling place of God with His redeemed people, descending from heaven in Rev 21:2,10. Not a renovation of earthly Jerusalem but an entirely new creation. The overcomer receives its name inscribed on them — permanent citizenship. The consummation of the biblical storyline: God dwelling with His people, no curse, no tears, no death. What was lost in Genesis 3 is restored and surpassed in Revelation 21-22. GK: kainē Ierousalēm (καινὴ Ἰερουσαλήμ). kainos = new in quality/kind. HEB: Yerushalayim ḥadashah. SCIF: Permanent forward operating base — completely new facility deployed from the highest command level. Citizenship irrevocable.

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