In The Eternal State, God the Father, the Spirit and the Lamb will be there -- that's heaven. Our biblical worship of Lord will be such a blessing and it's already wonderful here as well.

Let's Talk About The Eternal State. The Bible Gives Us A Glimpse Of The New Heaven and New Earth

I want to be there and there's a way. Til then, I want to pray and see heaven on earth. 

“Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10.

Let's talk about a place beyond the rapture, the seven tribulation years, the Second Coming, and the Milenial Kingdom on earth -- the The Eternal State, with a new heaven and a new earth. 

The Apostle Paul spoke of one man that was caught up into the third heaven and then came back. And he couldn’t even speak of the things that he saw there. There was simply no language to describe it. 

How could anyone discuss this place adequately?

Q: Are you hungry? Come eat til satisfied. You don't want to miss what God has for us. 

Q: Are you thirsty? Come drink deeply. 

Man, you don't really have to eat there, but guess what.. you can eat cuz you'll enjoy it. Remember how Jesus in his glorified body.. ate. 

No more curse there, no more horrible meals or drink.. no more sin there. 

"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 kjv

Most of us have wondered about heaven. Will it be boring? Endless harp-playing? A place of eerie perfection? The truth is, heaven is far beyond what we can imagine. The Apostle Paul knew a man who was caught up into the third heaven, and he came back unable to speak of what he saw. There were no human words for such glory.

Our current world is limited. We only perceive what our senses allow—what we can touch, see, and hear. But right now, unseen realities surround us. Radio waves fill this room, though we can't detect them without a receiver. Angels, both good and evil, are present, though we cannot perceive them. The Holy Spirit is here. And one day, the veil will be lifted.

The Eternal State: A Reality Beyond Our Limits

Heaven is not some vague, dreamlike existence. It is a real place—real, tangible, and prepared by Christ Himself. When Jesus ascended, He did so in a resurrected, glorified body. That same Jesus will return, and we will dwell with Him in glorified bodies, fit for eternity.

This is what the Bible calls the Eternal State. After the rapture, tribulation, Christ’s return, and His millennial kingdom, God will make all things new. Revelation 21 tells us that the first heaven and the first earth will pass away. This is not simply a renovation—it is a complete recreation. A new heaven. A new earth. No more decay. No more death. No more curse of sin.

Heaven: The Full Presence of God

Heaven is not merely a location; it is where God fully reveals Himself. Here on earth, no man can see God and live. His presence would overwhelm us. But in our glorified state, we will see Him as He is. Heaven is not about golden streets or pearl gates—though those are real, described as the dazzling beauty of a city illuminated by God’s presence. The true wonder of heaven is unrestricted, unhindered, unending fellowship with God.

Heaven isn't an energy or an attitude. 

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3 niv

That place is not some mindset or merely a distant paradise—it is home for us believers. Everything we truly love will be there. Our Father is there. Our Savior is there. Our fellow believers are there. Our names are recorded there in the Lamb's book of life. Our eternal inheritance is reserved there.

Everything I love is there -- it's home. 

Your Citizenship is in Heaven, believer. 

This world here as we know it is just temporary, we be passin' through. Our real home is in heaven. Paul said, "Our citizenship is in heaven." 

We do not belong to this fading corrupt world. If your heart is set on earthly treasures, they will all one day be gone. But if your treasure is in heaven, your heart is already there.

Right now, we only see glimpses of eternity. But one day, we will see Christ face to face. We will step into that reality with him there—where sin, sorrow, and suffering are forever banished, and joy, peace, and perfect love never end.

Are you ready for that day? Jesus is the only way. He is the truth, and the life as well. If you belong to Him, your place is already being prepared. Your home is waiting.

The End of the Old, The Beginning of the New Heaven

Before God ushers in the new heaven and the new earth, He must first erase the old. In Revelation 20:11, we see the great white throne, where the Judge of all creation sits to judge people, and from His face, the earth and heaven flee away. 

In a moment, the entire universe—stained by sin, corrupted by hubris rebellion, cursed since the fall—vanishes away. As easily as He spoke it into existence, He speaks it away.

See Isaiah 65:17 declares, “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind.” 

The glory of what’s to come will make the past fade into nothing. Hebrews 1:10-12 reminds us that the heavens and the earth will wear out like an old garment, and God will roll them up like a robe. He is eternal—creation is not.

Sometimes He Takes Away To Replace It With What's Far Better. 

Why does God destroy the old? Because He is preparing a place where only righteousness dwells. 

"But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells." 2 Peter 3:13 niv

The old world, that's bene tainted by man's sin and filled with suffering, must be removed for the new to arrive.. to take its place. From the polluted earth to the defiled skys a.k.a. heavens—where even Satan and his demons once roamed—God will have cleansed it all in a final act of judgment.

This Universe Is On Borrowed Time

Science tells us that the universe is sort of like a ticking time bomb. We know a little bit about Nuclear energy. Real science has revealed how atoms can be split with devastating results. The atmosphere itself, composed largely of elements like hydrogen and oxygen, has the potential for noisy, loud, fiery destruction. 

The seas will be gone, but we'll have water. 

You know how beneath the earth’s crust lies a very hot molten core—an ocean of fire, restrained only by the hand of God. One divine command, and the very foundation of this world will erupt.

Peter describes it in 2 Peter 3:10: “The heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat; the earth also and the works therein shall be burned up.” Whether through divine fire or a cosmic unraveling, this present world will noisily go away and be no more.

But God does not leave us in ashes.

The New Heaven, The New Earth Are His Plan

Revelation 21:1 tells us, “I saw a new heaven and a new earth.” In Greek, the word for “new” here is kainos, meaning not just new in time but new in quality. This isn’t just an upgrade 2.o renovation—it’s an entirely different reality. The world we think we know so well.. will be surpassed in ways that humans cannot yet grasp or describe.

Gone will be the brokenness within, the brokenness outside, the curse, the disease, the viruses with their labs, and decay. No more graves. No more tears. The hills will flow with the glory of God, the valleys will echo with joy. Nothing will separate us—not sin, not sorrow, not even one sea, for “there was no more sea” (Revelation 21:1). 

In biblical times, the sea to many represented separation, fear, crazy danger and chaos. But in the new creation, there will be perfect unity, and perfect peace.

The Crown Jewel of Eternity - A City

Then comes the city—New Jerusalem—descending from heaven, “prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). The ultimate dwelling place of the redeemed. A city not just built, but beautifully prepared, and radiating the glorious splendor of God.

Will we be confined to that city of God? Nope. The gates of New Jerusalem are always open cuz it's a place of freedom (Revelation 21:25), allowing the redeemed to move freely throughout God’s vast creation. Do I mean that we will get to explore? Absolutely. But this city is a centerpiece with Jesus to see and worship there, the radiant home of God and His people.

And then comes the greatest reality of all:

It's not a place I desire more than this Person. The Presence of God it there and that's why it will feel like home!

“And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God’” (Revelation 21:3).

God there, is the heart and warmth of heaven. It's not just uniquely golden streets, it's not just a magnificent location called a city—God Himself dwelling with us make it HOME for us. No more barriers, no more veils. No more vague, dim glimpses through faith—only full, glorious reality.

And because of that, all sorrow vanishes. He wipes it all away. 

I have been praying for my friend named Israel and his family. Today Israel told me it really looks like he will lose his wife Marcela in one or two days (at age 57, which seems way too young). She says she is looking forward to heaven even through the cancer has been painful, but I am asking for God to give his family extra grace and to heal her if that is His will. 

Not sure what will happen -- what a tough time for the family! Please pray for them. 

“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes” Revelation 21:4. 

Some wonder if we are living in the last days. 

You and I are indeed living in our last days. 

One day soon. No more death. No more mourning. No more pain. Every grief, inner hurt, every wound, every severe or other type of loss—erased forever by God. The past will not haunt our future because we have a relationship with Jesus -- for the former things will all pass away.

The Inheritance of the Overcomers

Who will actually be there? You can be if you want to. RSVP while you can. Make your reservations in advance. 

“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (Revelation 21:7).

So who are the overcomers in the Bible? The Holy Spirit in 1 John 5:5 tells us: “Who is he that overcomes the world? He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” 

Heaven is prepared place for a prepared people -- it's for those who have repented, been forgiven and just trusted in Jesus Christ.

And what do they inherit? Everything. What's totally good from God the Father. 

Revelation 2 and 3 describe the overcomer’s reward:

• Access to the tree of life (2:7)
• A white stone with a new name known only to them and God (2:17)
• Power to reign with Christ (2:26)
• A place in the very presence of God (3:12)
• A seat with Christ on His throne (3:21)

Yep, "To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne." Revelation 3:21 niv

This is the future of those who trust, follow and know the Jesus of the Bible.

The Fate of the Unbelieving Ain't Good

But for those who reject Christ, the story is different -- much worse than bleak.

“The cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, idolaters, and all liars—they will be consigned to the lake of fire” (Revelation 21:8).

It’s not a question of earning what's good from God, or of good deeds verses bad deeds—it’s a question of faith. We've all sinned and none of us deserve to enter heaven. 

The one who believes in Christ overcomes and enters free of charge. The one who rejects Him is left outside, eternally separated from the life of God.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’" Matthew 7:21-23 esv

There's a Command To Come -- Please Sense His Warm-Hearted Invitation!

Even in this grand Bible vision of eternity, Jesus extends an invitation to sinners:

“To the thirsty I will give from the fountain of the water of life freely” (Revelation 21:6).

Come or come back to God. The choice is before you now. God is preparing a new heaven and a new earth. The old is passing away. Everything is being prepared. He'll make all things new, and He calls you:

“Come.”

Will you drink? Will you admit it and quit it - the sins? Will you overcome? Will you inherit all things Your Father want you to enjoy?

The gates of heaven are open for a time—but only those who say yes to Christ can enter. No salvation after you physically die. 

The End of the Old, The Beginning of the New Heaven And Earth

Before God ushers in His new heaven and a new earth, the old earth must be erased so to speak. The entire universe in fact—that's been scarred by sin, and cursed by rebellion, and tainted since the fall in the garden—will be undone. It will be gone. 

The Apostle John saw this in Revelation 20:11: “I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heavens fled away, and there was found no place for them.” Creation itself dissolves away before the unveiled glory and majesty of its Creator. I can only imagine that Shekinah glory. The presence of the Holy Spirit is in that Shekinah!

Where was this glory seen?:

- Exodus 13:21-22: God appeared as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night to guide the Israelites out of Egypt

- Exodus 24:16-17: The glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai

- Exodus 25:8: The Shekinah was the light on the mercy-seat of the Ark of the Covenant

- Exodus 29:42-46; 40:34-35: God's Shekinah glory filled the Tabernacle, Israel's first place of worship

As easily as God the Father spoke it all into being, He'll speak it away.

This is not a new idea. Isaiah 65:17 foretold it: “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind.” 

The coming glory will be so staggering that the past will seem like a mere lame shadow, barely worth recalling.

Pete describes that NOISY moment: “The heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat.” 2 Peter 3:10

Fire will perhaps roar as it consumes the universe, not as an uncontrolled blaze, but as a deliberate act of divine replacement. This current planet.. this earlthy situation all fractured, broken and fading, is not fit to last as long as many people think it will.. for all eternity. The new must come and will arrive. Not late. 

But this is not destruction for destruction’s sake. It is for you, believer, preparation even. The King is preparing a place for His Bride (the born again saints, aka Church).

A New Heaven, A New Earth - Way Awesome

John sees it in Revelation 21:1: “I saw a new heaven and a new earth.” 

Kainos (καινός) is an ancient Greek word that means "new" or "fresh". It can also mean full restoration type of newness. 

The word new (kainos) does not just mean recent new—it means completely transformed new. This is not merely a reset. This is a brand spanking new reality purged of evil and sin, untouched by any curse.

No more death. No more decay. No more weeping. 

The oceans that once separated the people of nations and swallowed lives up are no more. The world will not be fragmented; it will be made fresh and whole. The beauty of Eden, long lost, will return in greater splendor than ever before imagined.

And then, descending like a radiant jewel, comes the masterpiece of God’s design:

Yep, The Crown Jewel of His Eternity

“And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2).

This N.J. is no ordinary city. This is the dwelling place of the all the redeemed, the eternal home of God’s people. It is not just a mere city—it is the city of God.

Pray, read the word and imagine it. The walls shimmer like jasper, a transparent diamond refracting beautiful divine light! The streets gleam with pure gold, not that dull metal of earth but a unique transparent substance shining.. glowing with the radiance of God’s creativity. The foundation stones blaze with every color—sapphire, emerald, amethyst, topaz—flashing with the fire of holiness. The gates? Twelve massive pearls, each carved from suffering.

The entire city is just a like a prism of divine light. The glory of God is not reflected from it—it radiates from it.

And its gates are always open for born again beleivers. Always.

The Presence of God

Then comes this voice.

“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God” (Revelation 21:3).

This is the essence of heaven—not gold, not jewels, not paradise regained. What's so wonderful about Heaven to us ..is God. He's there in a place called Heaven and we can be with Him like never before, seeing Him as He is, dwelling in His unveiled presence forever. The separation that began in Eden is finally over. The exile is finished. We are HOME.

And because God is there, sorrow is banished.

“God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4). 

Not one drop of grief remains in any human there. Every painful memory, every tragedy, every ache and deep heartache—gone. No more of this.  The old world and all its sorrow have passed away forever.

And then, Jesus speaks: “Behold, I make all things new” (Revelation 21:5).

Not just some things. All things. Every inner preference of longing is fulfilled. Every JOY from HOPE is restored. Every wrong there made completely right -- due to His gift of righteousness to us.

And He says, “Write this down, for these words are true and faithful.”

It is all done. The final act of redemption is completed by Jesus. He's indeed the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. The sinless son of a carpenter has finished the work. The ultimate throne belongs to Him our King of kings, and the excitement of His Kingdom will never end.

Who Will Be There?

“He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (Revelation 21:7).

Who are big winners? Those who believe in Christ and won souls to Him. 1 John 5:5 answers it: “Who is he that overcomes the world? He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”

This inheritance is not for the strong per se, it's not for the mighty per se (God can make us mighty by His Spirit here). 

Heaven is not for the self-righteous—but for those who have His righteousness by faith in Jesus. They will eat from the tree of life there. They will walk in the light of God there. They will reign with Christ forever by His wisdom there.

But outside, there is another reality, a harsh reality.

See Revelation 21:8. God warns us of those who reject his son, Jesus Christ: “The cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars—their portion will be in the lake of fire.”

There is a great divide. Those who are in Christ inherit all things. Those who reject Him lose everything. EVERYTHING THEY USED TO VALUE. 

“To the thirsty, I will give from the spring of the water of life freely” (Revelation 21:6).

The gates of heaven stand open for you now -- believe. The fountain flows freely if you want it. But only those who come to Christ before they reach room temperature will enter.

You must come on His terms. You've gotta drink.

Jesus is the way. He is the truth. He is the life. No one.. NONE.. come to the Father except through Him.

Heaven is real. Judgment is real. The lake of fire.. Hell is real. Eternity is real.

Jesus, he is the only entrance door, and He is open to receiving you right now.. with open arms. Enter the door while you can. 

The Spirit and the Bride say, Come.

Will you come to Christ just as you are (but willing to be changed into more you.. but minus any iniquity)?

Facts I Am Talking About With The Grand Finale of God’s Redemption:

The eternal state is not some dream or an abstract idea—it is the final, glorious reality we will firsthand experience. It is the culmination of God’s plan, the destination of history, the fulfillment of every promise he gave. 

The topic is a subdivision of eschatology aka the doctrine of last things, it is the final and unshakable chapter of God’s redemptive story. So exciting. 

The Bible wont miss.. it never has missed. It is the sole, infallible authority on the eternal state—no philosophy, no human reasoning, no other “holy book” can offer anything as trustworthy or true about the future.

What Does “Eternal” Mean?

The Greek word aionios is related to the word eon, which means "an age" or "a long time ago." Depending on context, it can mean “having no beginning and no end” or “having a beginning but no end.” When paired with zoe (“life”), it describes not just an endless existence but a quality of life far beyond mere biological life or function as we know it. This is the kind of life promised to those in Christ—life that never ends, but also abundant life overflowing with divine joy, peace, and glory.

A Real, Physical Existence - the eternal state is not an existence of disembodied spirits floating in the clouds. 1 Corinthians 15:42 assures us that all believers will receive resurrected, glorified bodies—bodies perfectly suited for eternity. These are real, tangible bodies, like Christ’s resurrected body, yet untouched by decay or weakness. We will walk, talk, rejoice, and serve, but without weariness, sickness, or death.

A New Heaven and a New Earth

The current heavens and earth will pass away, and God will create a new heaven and a new earth (Revelation 21:1). This is not just a semi-casual cleaned-up version of the old; it is a brand-new reality—unstained by sin, untouched by sorrow. Get ready, and get others ready as the Lord leads you. 

At the center of this new creation, New Jerusalem descends from heaven (Revelation 21:2), the radiant, eternal home of the redeemed. This is where we will dwell, where we will worship, where we will live forever in the full, unveiled presence of God.

God’s Presence - the greatest joy of the eternal state is not really the golden streets, not really the perfect health we will enjoy, not really even the reunion with loved ones as nice as that will be—but God Himself dwelling with us.

“Behold, the dwelling place 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” (Revelation 21:3).

Faith gives way to sight. No longer will we pray to an unseen God; we will walk with Him who is seen, talk with Him, and see His face as He sees ours (se Revelation 22:4).

Life Without Sorrow, or Sin, or Death

The eternal state is not just endless life—it is life without regret.

• “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
• “No longer will there be any curse” (Revelation 22:3). The grip of sin is forever broken.
• Former stuff is gone. “The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind” (Isaiah 65:17). No painful memories will haunt eternity—only pure JOY will remain. Jesus first, Others second, yourself last. J-O-Y!

It'll Be The Home of Righteousness

Second Peter 3:13 calls this new creation “the home of righteousness.” It is a world without crime, without corruption, without injustice. Nothing impure will ever enter it (Revelation 21:27). Sin will be completely, utterly, permanently erased.

We will live in perfect holiness, not because of our own merit, but because we have been made like Christ. Our very nature will be glorified, incapable of sin, incapable of rebellion—only filled with perfect love for God and joy in His presence.

What Will We Do?

Eternity is not a state of endless leisure—it is eternal purpose, eternal service, eternal worship.

• We will serve God (Revelation 22:3). Whatever He has planned for eternity, we will be part of it—actively engaged in the work of His glory.
• We will reign with Christ (Revelation 22:5). The redeemed will rule, not in pride or power, but in perfect harmony with God’s will.
• We will know and explore—learning, discovering, and marveling at the infinite wisdom of God.
• We will worship—not in routine, but in ever-increasing joy and awe.

Heaven will not be static or boring. It will not be dull and the people won't be either. There will be endless wonder, glory, endless purpose, endless fulfillment with Jesus.

God’s plan has always been leading to this moment—the completion of His redemptive work.

From the beginning, He chose us for this (Romans 8:30). From the first moment of faith, He has been preparing us for it (Philippians 1:6). No bad stuff of separation—all because of Jesus Christ.

This is the promise. This is our future.

“To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life freely” Revelation 21:6.

This is not a future to be ignored right now -- live ready. It is a reality to be embraced, a destiny to grasp hold of.. ot be secured in Jesus. Heaven’s gates are open now—but only for those who repent and come through Christ.

Choose to act and think like the wise Bereans did. Stick with the Lord and His Scriptures -- stay safe doctrinally and help keep others safe too.

Q: Got some crazy sources you listen to with say.. their YouTube videos? I say get back to reality please, and ditch them. There are way too many good tutorial types of YouTube videos that you won't waste your time with. Be discerning for your sake and the sake of those who love you.

There are so, So, SO many sources out there these days, and some of them are just dangerous. Some people earn the right to be heard, and others do not.

During these times when some people think everything "on the interwebs" is 100% true, you and I need to be more careful. Don't just take my words for it, please check Kurt's words (me) out against what the Bible teaches as well. I pray I won't let anyone down, and go off away from God or His Bible.

Quit embracing what's obviously or not so obviously.. false. Verify with the whole Bible -- prayerfully start embracing the word of God and reality that's provable.

We, believers, are NOT to be arguing and contentious divisive troublemaking. We are never to waste time over hyper-controversial issues that are absolutely false.

Man, there are too many worthy..so-called controversial conspiracy theories that keep coming true these days.

Trump won the election, American, and He is your president whether you like it or not. He keeps exposing the liars and thieves of the deep State (both rinos and Democrats so I'm not being unwisely political here) who have misused your taxes.

Then there are scriptural topics that are far more worthy to spend your time with. Let's discuss what might help some people come to know peace with God and the peace of God.

Think Like a Berean: Stay Rooted, Stay Safe

The Bereans didn’t just listen. They investigated. When Paul and Silas preached in their synagogue, they didn’t swallow the message whole—they opened their scrolls, cross-checked the claims, and made sure it lined up with Scripture. That’s what made them noble (Acts 17:11).

What Can We Learn?

• Be Eager To Learn Truth, But Never Gullible – The Bereans leaned in, ready to learn. But they weren’t naïve. They tested everything by the Word. Don’t just accept teaching because it sounds good—verify it.

• Scripture is the Gold Standard, Its All True, Inerrorant – Culture shifts, opinions change, but God’s truth stands firm. The Bereans didn’t measure Paul’s words by their feelings or traditions; they held them up to God’s Word. Do the same.

• Faith Grows In Us With Prayerful Study In Jesus – Daily time in Scripture isn’t a ritual—it’s life support. The Bereans examined the Bible constantly. That’s how faith deepens and discernment sharpens.

• Guard the Gospel ..Meaning Take A Stand For Jesus And His Message – When opposition came, the Bereans didn’t cave. They stood with Paul, ensuring his safety. They protected truth and those who carried it. Today, we defend the gospel by knowing it well and standing firm when challenged.

• Keep Growing Spiritually As You Test And Prove What's Completely So – Berea didn’t just have momentary zeal; they built a foundation. Silas and Timothy stayed behind, strengthening them. One Berean, Sopater, later traveled with Paul (Acts 20:4). Their faith had roots. Ours should, too. My pastor Chuck Smith use to say something like: "Most of what a false teachers teaches is true, but it's that one or two percent that's like poisonous arsenic."

Needs Some Practical Takeaway?:

God calls each of us to be honest seekers of truth, not passive or lazy listeners. Test everything against Scripture. Stay eager, but stay grounded. Be like a Berean—because staying in the Word keeps you safe.

“Examine the Scriptures daily.” – Acts 17:11

Hey, the Earth really is round, there are real stars up there, the Nazis lost the World War 2, there was a real Holocaust sadly with Jews being slaughtered, and Hitler was a very wicked, twisted drug addict cultist and one of the most evil dictators who has ever lived? He's even a type of the Antichrist who is to come.

The Truth Can Set You Free But Not If You've Firmly Chosen To Live The Lie (As Some Do) And Are Unwilling To Repent

If you're unwilling to obviate all twisted deceptions aka lies.. and properly start to reason.. or come to God on his terms instead of on your own terms.. to become free, then you will not be manumitted.

Some people cling to lies like a shipwrecked man clings to torn waterlogged driftwood—desperate, determined, and yet unwilling to let go. Some chase conspiracies that are actually provable to be made up. They rewrite history, and reject what is plainly true and irrefutable.

Truth is not something we play with, or mold, or shape to fit our desires; it stands firm, unshaken by human opinion and changing circumstances.

Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). Truth liberates those who really desire to be liberated, but deception enslaves those who aren't willing to submit to Direct Authority (God's living Word). That's Jesus and with his Bible truths, he will not force you to become free in a relationship with Him. He never forces anyone to come to Him or to his holy heaven.

When someone is lost in falsehoods—denying history, real science, or even the most common of all common sense—how do you reach them? Here are three biblical principles to guide you:

1.) Never argue or get in the flesh -- none need to flesh out. Don’t Ever Get Trapped in Foolish Arguments.

Paul warned Timothy, “Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels” (2 Timothy 2:23). Arguments over flat Earth theories or Holocaust denial don’t lead to salvation or wisdom; they create division and distraction. Instead of debating nonsense, steer the conversation toward Christ. Ask, “How does this belief draw you closer to God?” If it doesn’t, it’s a dead-end road.

2.) Shine Light on the Darkness with God's love and Word. Don't try to hurt somebody with the Scriptures even though hearing fitting versus might cause them some discomfort due to their pet sins.

Who is the one that lies, steals, kills and destroys?

It's Satan, don't be like him even a little bit -- he is the father of lies (John 8:44), and deception is one of his favorite tools. The Nazis didn’t win World War II, and Hitler wasn’t a misunderstood genius—he was a tyrant, a drug-addicted occultist, a forerunner of the Antichrist. History is clear on that. The Earth isn’t flat; it’s a masterpiece hung in space by God Himself (Isaiah 40:22). Clinging to falsehoods warps the mind and blinds the heart. The solution? Point them back to Scripture, the ultimate source of truth.

3.) Redirect Em..The Conversation Even.. Towards Jesus And What Truly Matters Using Fitting Passages From The Bible. The Gospel and spreading it God's way. Ask them to repent and believe in Jesus. I recommend Him. If they are older, then you gently, respectfully, reprove them.

With the Lord's anointing God's word and gospel goes out then people must choose -- but it accomplishes its purpose.

What does it mean that the Word of God will not return void?

Paul urged Titus to “avoid foolish disputes… for they are unprofitable and useless” (Titus 3:9). Winning an argument only to lose a friend isn’t the goal— acceptable worship and winning souls Are our top aims.

Ask: Do you believe Jesus is Lord?.. or is that just some churchy religious jargon. There's power in the name of Jesus, so don't shy away from speaking about Jesus and his bloodshed on the cross at Calvary. Let's talk about the natalie resurrection of Christ and the eyewitnesses that saw Him.

That’s the real issue. Redirect the conversation towards God and faith In his written word.. evangelistically towards biblical salvation, and eternity with Him. What we believe about Christ matters far more than any conspiracy theory. There's a heaven to gain by faith and hell to avoid through submission to Jesus as Lord.

God calls all of us to himself and to Reality.
Jesus didn’t come to fuel lame debates for the sake of mere debating or divisive contention; He came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). If they're not open to hear your testimony or the truth, then move on to someone who is.

If someone is drowning in lies In the sea of man-made weirdness or deception, don’t argue—rescue them. Some prideful individuals are red light types, closed-minded to truth because they really don't want to know the truth. Perhaps they want to prove that they are smarter than others? Perhaps they are bipolar or mentally ill. Show them the truth, lead them to Christ, and remind them: only God’s Word is a firm foundation. Everything else is sinking sand.

Jesus in Matthew 10:14 said, “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet”.

He clearly instructed his disciples to leave people that are not open to the truth of the Gospel. To move on from a place that doesn't welcome him or them and welcome their 100% true message of salvation. Yes, to shake the dust off their feet as they go towards those of another town or city. Just leave there no matter what you feel like inside, No matter how much you love those people because we've got to love God more than anything and everything. Sure you can pray for them and we should. We don't want to see anyone get judged for all eternity.

Heading to the lake with asbestos water skis is really no vacation. Won't be for any.

The disciples were to get the town's dust off their feet, and you.remember how Jesus voiced, “It will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town” (Luke 10:12).

We are to learn to hate sin and love righteousness as much as Christ does. We are to have contempt for all lies and things that distract us away from God and His will. We are to break ties with cultists who deny essential Christian doctrines. We Are to brake ties with that place and those people who hold the palms of their hand up in your face not wanting to hear Christ's Bible message.

God in Isaiah 1:18, says "Come now, let us reason together, though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow"

This means that even if your personal sins are as noticeable and deep as the color scarlet ..or are not even noticeable by man at all, God sees and He can make them you pure and clean as the beautiful driven snow.. if you simply come to him willing to repent humbly asking for his forgiveness. That is more a divine command rather than a mere invitation to dialogue. Jesus commanded them to repent and believe. His disciples did as well. I still love altar calls where there's a command for people to come to Christ on his Bible terms.

* Scarlett - the severity and stain of sin is bold, so we need to be bolder.

* Snow - it represents God's purity and cleanliness inside.

God describes the sin of Judah In the Old Testament as being “as scarlet” and “red like crimson” in Isaiah 1:18 (KJV).

Scarlet color is distinctive. It often represented wealth and royalty (cf. See Jeremiah 4:30; Matthew 27:28), but in the context of Isaiah 1:18, scarlet and crimson represent real inner contamination, a deep stain of sin that will always be unacceptable to a holy God.

To achieve a scarlet-colored fabric, a fabric or material would be long soaked in a scarlet dye. This staining process illustrates how deep it runs.. the sin had permeated the fabric of society; the sins of God’s people were “as scarlet.” The stain of sin had infused deep in their very hearts. That's why we each are to call out..or cry out to God.

* The Stain of Sin and the Power of Christ’s Blood

Sin leaves a mark that God can see—deep, unyielding, impossible to scrub away by human effort. Scripture often depicts sin as a stain, something that defiles the soul (Jeremiah 2:22; 1 Timothy 6:14). In contrast, righteousness is pictured as pure white, unblemished before God.

In Revelation 7, a great multitude stands before the throne of God, clothed in white robes. The angel explains their purity: *“These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb”* (Revelation 7:14). It is only the blood of Jesus Christ—the spotless Lamb of God—that cleanses the stain of sin and makes us righteous (John 1:29).

From birth, we are stained and sinful (Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1–3). No amount of good works (None of us can earn God's favor or grace or free salvation gift), self-discipline, or moral effort can erase the crimson guilt of sin. So what can wash it away? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed… but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect”* (1 Peter 1:18–19).

Isaiah 1:18 delivers the breathtaking promise of God’s grace:

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

Sin’s stain is real, but Christ’s blood is stronger. His sacrifice doesn’t just cover sin—it removes it entirely. Through faith in Him, we are made new, clothed in His righteousness, and presented spotless before the Father.

This is the gospel: Jesus does what we cannot do - save people. He takes our filth, our failures, our guilt And brokenness—then He washes us clean.

Q: What does it mean to remove toxic, divisive people or families who love their sin and won't let go of it.. from a church community?

I do my best to work with saved sinners and lost sinners as long as I can. I want to win people to Jesus today, but if they are not open to truth like found in God's Bible at all, or they call themselves a Christian yet deny the Essentials.. I break fellowship with them.

It can mean simply confronting in love and relieving someone who has a selfish agenda that doesn't align with the Bible and the church's so winning vision.

Shaking the dust from your feet as you walk on can be a symbolic judgment against a town that's chosen to remain pagan and unclean.

Show that the good labor of reaching out to those of this city or town was fruitless.

It can be a witness "for the day of judgment against their unbelief and wickedness".

Believer, you and I are only responsible to live that godly life by the power of the spirit.. the Scriptures teach us to live and to share the gospel in love with those who are willing to hear it. Beyond that, they aren't our problem. They are their own problem. Changing their minds, changing them, and or saving them is not our responsibility. It never has been.

Whether you are a layman worker or a full-time career Christian minister, you and I are only responsible for sharing the gospel.. for our own obedience to God's living Word. We of course are not responsible for the results that might come from our own obedience. We share in love tactfully and leave the results up to God. (Read some more on this topic..)

When Truth Falls On Deaf Ears As It Sadly Does Sometimes -- This Can Happen, But Don't Take It Personal.

What do you know about the future "eternal state"? Listen, you want study about this.

The study of the "eternal state” is rightly seen as a sort of subdivision of the greater study of eschatology, or the doctrine of last things. Believers will be worshipping the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. The Tribulations-saints did that up there pre-Second Coming, and now more in their resurrected glorified bodies along with the 24 elders. The archangels with 12 legions (Matthew 26:53), and the four living creatures (who are angels) are worshipping too.

Q: "All things new, or the same old self, old nature, and old moldy sins? Which will you go with? Some sins were perhaps fun for a season, but now no more! Please learn to hate sin and love God. Do you want new life or old - what will it be for you? Accept or reject or put the decision off.. what will you say to Jesus?
Is It True For Believers, That Eden Will One Day Be Restored? Yes." ~ Kurt v. S. (read more on this article)

The Bible says, "By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward." Hebrews 11:24-26 kjv

On what's ahead, it would appear that the righteous-dead (believers who sleep, including those who were killed during the 7 tribulation years.. they don't get raised physically until the second coming of Christ. Because the Bible describes them as reigning with Him for a thousand years after recieving their glorified bodies. But then the wicked dead (unbelievers), get raised at the end of the millennium.

The souls of those saints under the altar in heaven, who got killed/beheaded/martyred who are crying out to God for justice, well this group will accumulate into a great swollen crowd up there with good angels, with the four creatures (other angels), with the 24 elders..they are all worshiping the Lord around the throne.

The 144,000 Jewish evangelists on earth will preach the gospel to those of the nations during the tribulation years. There will be an international Awakening on earth that also revives believers. Yes, during the tribulation, spawning massive revival among the believers here on earth. An angel will fly through midheaven preaching too. Two witnesses will also preach the gospel, and then be slain, and then be physically resurrected.

You know how Israel basically failed to recognize their Messiah the first time Jesus visited after being born of a virgin here. They failed to become the blessing to all the nations in a witnessing sense the first time Jesus visited.. for the most part, but Israel will indeed succeed the second time during those tribulation years (evangelizing) and many from dif people groups will turn to God and be saved (as well as killed, some of them).

It will be the best of times during the very worst of times on earth.

Listen, there will be no unbelievers entering into the millennial Kingdom initially (I mean entering that thousand year reign here. Some people will actually make it all the way through those tribulation years).

Some people will be born on earth, then they'll grow up, and then some of them will reject Christ during those thousand years here on earth. People will marry and live really long typically here.

There will be a physical resurrection at the time of Christ's Second Coming (for the righteous dead. It doesn't appear that way for the wicked Dead at that time). It appears there'll be a physical resurrect again at the end of the millennium before the Eternal State (with New heavens and new Earth). God told Abraham he'd bless him and make him a blessing for the nations. God blessed and will bless Israel, and He'll curse those peoples who curse the Jews.

The Eternal State: A Believer's Glorious Future with God

From the dawn of time, God has had this in mind. His plan has been unfolding toward a climactic, glorious end together with humans—an eternal state where His people will worship and dwell with Him forever. 

Yes, the Bible speaks of a new heaven and a new earth, a realm untouched by sin, anxiety, sorrow, sickness, disease, and death. This is not a dream, not a metaphor, but a reality as certain as the resurrection of Christ.

A World Made New By The Lord

You see how the world we know is broken, is fractured. By what? It's by sin’s curse from Adam and Eve's choices. We've of course sinned as well! Every tear, every loss, every pain is a reminder to us.. that this is not our permanent home. This is not how things were meant to be from the start. 

But God has promised us new life, new bodies, a new heaven, and a new earth. Yes, with total renewal here. The old order of things will pass away, and in its place, a new creation with deep fellowship will emerge—pure, radiant, and bursting with life for Christian believers.

"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.  I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, 'Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.'  And the one sitting on the throne said, 'Look, I am making everything new!' And then he said to me, 'Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.'" Revelation 21:1-5 nlt

The New Jerusalem, the very dwelling place of God, will descend from heaven downward, and God will live here among His people. No separation (we can stay close to God now in Christ). No more longings. No more unanswered prayers, pains or trials. We've just been passing through, but the redeemed will finally be Home together.

No More Tears, No More Death

Right now, we walk through life with aches, pains, sorrow, and scars. We bury loved ones. We feel really sad at times and mourn. We suffer. But in the eternal state, every pain and wound—physical, emotional, and spiritual—will be fixed. We all will be healed. We might arrive weeping, but God Himself will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

The Bible tells us this. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever." Revelation 21:4 nlt

We've had enemies, the fleshly nature, demons, the corrupt world system.. ourselves at times. The final enemy, death, will be utterly destroyed. No more graves will be dug or filled. No more funerals will be held. The shadow of deep sorrow will never darken our eternity.

A Life of Glory and Joy is Ahead for those in Christ

Eternity will not be at all dull, like some lame subquality endless existence—it is vibrant, full of purpose, excitement, exploration, truth, love, joy, and great delight. Togetherness instead of loneliness. May I say it again? We will be with and see Jesus face to face (Revelation 22:4). We will all out worship Him with a depth of joyful happiness far beyond anything we’ve ever known, and we'll serve Him with an energy that never fades at all. 

You've at times had some physical problems on earth -- well not more in your new body. 

We will each have important stuff to do -- we'll reign with Christ -- not as bone-weary workers, but as joyful co-heirs, entrusted with meaningful duties and roles in His Kingdom where He's first -- it's all about Him, His will, and His righteousness. 

"But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness." 2 Peter 3:13 nlt

"And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever." Revelation 22:5 nlt

Our Bodies Were So Flawed, but Now We're Perfected in Body, Mind and Spirit

We of course won't have diety. He is God, we are still not. We will not be floating around on clouds as whispy vapors—mere spirits with ghostly figures—we will have our resurrected bodies, perfectly designed for this new reality (Muse long on 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 and take the time to let in the WONDER of it all). 

No sickness, no fatigue, no weakness—only strength, vitality, and wholeness for His glory. Our minds will be sharp, our judgment good, our hearts pure, our desires in perfect alignment with God’s Spirit and will. Every moment will be filled with unshakable peace, comfort, and endless discovery of God’s goodness.

God's Agape -- A Love That Never Ends

The greatest joy of the eternal state after the Great Tribulation years will not really be about the splendor of sights like golden streets or pearly gates, but the presence of God Himself in our midst. 

Deeper and more satisfying than any earthly relationship, fuller, wider, higher stronger than any experience we’ve ever known, our fellowship with the Father, The Son and the Spirit will be wonderful -- unbroken and overflowing. He could describe the JOY! 

The Omnipresent Holy Spirit of love will surround us, will fill us, will guide us, and sustain us forever in the eternal state.

Promises Have Been Made, And All His Promises Have Been Kept. He Never Breaks One. The Final Fulfillment Is There With Our King

Since the time of the fall of man (Adam and Eve blowin' it in the garden), history has been groaning for this moment—the full redemption of God's creation. 

The Bible says, "For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children,[a] including the new bodies he has promised us." Romans 8:22-23 nlt

At last, the curse of sin will be completely gone.

"No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him." Revelation 22:3 nlt

No more hubris, arrogance, stupid stubbornness, no sin, no more foolish rebellion—only holiness, worship, humble obedience -- only peace with God and the peace of God. You'll be more you than you've ever been before. The purpose for which we were made will be realized: to intimately know, to please, to glorify God enjoying Him as the bride's perfect groom forever.

Why should we give you mere wishful thinking? No, this is the unshakable promise of God's inerrant word. There's a real world.. perhaps fairly close now.. beyond our wildest imagination. There a future that's been secured by the blood of Christ on a lonely cross, a real home of harmony where love (God is love) reigns and joy never ceases. 

Hey Sport, this eternal state is coming soon, and for those who belong to Jesus via regeneration by faith, it will be beyond anything we could ever hope for—ever hope for ..forever. Attainable by His power. 

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I want some distilled Bible thoughts of truth regarding this.. from meditation upon the verses. The biblical teaching on the eternal state with clarity, reverence, and excitement is there for us. Pray and read through some more, yes all the counsels.. all the way through the Book. This state ahead remains true to Scripture, so read the Word. God will engage any praying reader’s imagination and heart. He's no respecter of persons (meaning He doesn't really play favorites. All believers remain his very favorites). 

On-fire Jews will be Preaching the Gospel 

A Glorious Harvest and The Greatest of Awakening is Ahead: Millions--A Multitude will be Getting Saved During The Tribulation in the Revelation

"After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. 10 And they were shouting with a great roar,  “Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living beings. And they fell before the throne with their faces to the ground and worshiped God. 12 They sang, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen.”  13 Then one of the twenty-four elders asked me, “Who are these who are clothed in white? Where did they come from?” 14 And I said to him, “Sir, you are the one who knows.”  Then he said to me, “These are the ones who died in[a] the great tribulation. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white.  15 “That is why they stand in front of God’s throne and serve him day and night in his Temple. And he who sits on the throne will give them shelter. 16 They will never again be hungry or thirsty; they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun. 17 For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.'" Revelation 7:9–17 nlt

We believers have often be though of as a small flock compared to those lost on the broad way. 

Here we catch a view of what's ahead, a breathtaking glimpse of God’s ultimate plan—a Worldwide Awakening with Revival for saints. A huge harvest of souls in such a brief time, that surpasses all Spiritual Awakenings in human history. This passage portrays a vast, indescribable multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, gathered before God’s throne and the Lamb, united in worship and gratitude. They have emerged from the great tribulation, and guess what.. their robes have been cleansed by the precious blood of Christ, symbolizing the profound transformation that only God’s saving grace can bring. Blood doesn't normally make clothes white, but Christ's blood makes us clean before the Father. 

For centuries, Christians have longed for such an Awakening with revival. We've been praying earnestly for this and the salvation of friend's souls and, an outpouring of God’s Spirit like never before. He's into saving. We serve a Savior who loves to save people. 

"The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent." 2 Peter 3:9 

"This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth." 1 Timothy 2:3–4 nlt

The whole panoply of Scripture loudly reminds us that God’s heart is to save those who need saving ..yes, all who are willing to repent and be saved. 

His promise on this has echoed throughout the entire Bible. From God’s faithful Covenant with Abraham to the proclamation of the Great Commission—reveals that God’s saving work spans a lot of time, both for Israel and for the Gentile nations. His plan has always been inclusive: to bless all families of the earth through the redemptive work of Christ. 

It's as broad a small gate and as broad a narrow road as is appropriate. 

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14 niv

Reread Revelation 7 for this stands in stark contrast to the chaos of the Antichists' end times. While the world endures the fury of demonic power and wrath poured out, and war, and famine, and natural disasters, a divine rescue plan unfolds. 

There will be such great mercy and grace during the very worst of times. 

Amid this complete turmoil here on earth, God’s remnant people—both the sealed 144,000 from the tribes of Israel and the countless Gentiles—are gathered unto God by faith in Jesus. They accumulate under the alter in heaven, the group grows larger as believers are beheaded on earth. 

They are not merely a symbolic representation of the saved; they are a real, triumphant multitude worshipping in heaven, celebrating their salvation and eternal fellowship with the Lord. The angels are so curious and fascinated as they too worship God with these martyrs dressed in white. 

This vivid scene encapsulates God’s fantastic redemption: His promise to Israel, which will be fulfilled. The Jews will be spreading the Message, the angel midflight will be preaching up there, the 2 witnesses down here. 

Witnesses will be praying.. will be boldly witnessing and millions of souls will be won! God's outreach to save people from all nations will be happening, as well as the fierce persecution towards them, as foretold in the Old Testament. 

In heaven many tearful will be arriving, while every tear will then be wiped away, every sorrow will be replaced with joy, and every heart will be restored inside.

In essence, Revelation 7:9–17 is an exciting while tragic time, a hopefilled Awakening with glorious revival—a vivid portrayal of God’s unyielding desire to reach out, to save and to bless all humanity, even in the darkest times. Not all will be saved. Some people will come through the entire Tribulation with harder hearts and then be judged.  

It is a vision that calls us to grasp hold of the Lord real tight, yes, to a more steadfast faith, urging us to be all in with the anticipation of an unending future where God is King. The Lord of love reigns supreme and every nation comes to know His saving power.

God's Spirit Can Highlight Biblical Endtimes Imagery To You

When I read Revelation 7, the Spirit basically crafts the evocative essence if you will, that distills the nuances of His gospel message into my mind.

I think about Israel's martyrs of real faith over the years, and the Church's martyrs who held tightly to Christ as well. Please be encouraged towards endurance by God's power. Go the distance in His presence, by prayer, by praise, by His purpose.

Gathered before God and the Lamb, countless souls will ascend in victory. God knows exactly how many during the tribulation years. Their white robes will shimmer with righteousness and celebration, and palm branches will be raised in exultation, embodying eternal triumph.

In Revelation 7, we witness a breathtaking and distinct scene: a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue gathered before God’s throne and the Lamb. This assembly is not some mere symbol but is real, is a diverse host of believers—both those from Israel and the nations—who have overcome persecution and death by remaining loyal to Jesus.

In stark contrast to the struggling and often faltering Church of John's time, this vision reveals a future where, despite the fierce tribulation years and the reign of evil here, God's saving power will bring an overwhelming victory for those with saving faith.

John, out exiled on Patmos and burdened by the dire messages to the churches (look at how many were not corrected), is astonished to see this countless crowd of Jews and Gentiles in heaven. While his letters warn of judgment and call for repentance, his vision also offers hope and exuberance. Here, the multitude is described as too vast to count—a number beyond human calculation, surpassing even the recorded figures of early revivals like those in Nineveh or later at Pentecost.

Distinctly, this group is marked not only by its immeasurable size but also by its group composition. The text underscores that every barrier has been broken: from every nation, every tribe, every people, and every tongue is represented. Glad about that!

Such a fourfold description—used repeatedly throughout Revelation—serves as a divine stamp ensuring that no nation is left out. This great harvest of souls, emerging from 7 years of severe persecution, includes not only the faithful martyrs (like those seen under the altar in Revelation 6, who cried out for justice) but also countless others who have embraced Christ amid overwhelming adversity.

The visual imagery obviously deepens the impact John felt. These redeemed souls are clothed in dazzling, brilliant white robes—a symbol of their righteousness in Jesus ..with an exaltating victory over sin. They hold palm branches in their hands, evoking the ancient symbols of great celebration, triumph, and deliverance reminiscent of Palm Sunday and the Feast of Tabernacles. Their attire and their celebratory instruments testify to their transformation from persecuted martyrs into victors who now stand in the glorious presence of God.

Positioned before the magnificent throne in heaven—a throne introduced in chapters 4 and 5—this multitude is no longer hidden under or mourning. They have emerged out from under the altar, where once they interceded with anguished cries for just vengeance against their persecutors, and now they raise their voices in a resounding anthem: “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”

Their jubilant cry is not only a declaration of personal salvation but also a more universal proclamation of God's redemptive work, affirming that salvation belongs to all Gentiles or Jews who trust in Jesus.

This scene encapsulates a dual promise: the fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel and the vast, sweeping reach of His salvation to every corner of the Gentile world. Even as the forces of darkness unleash their fury, God's people—whether through miraculous means like with the two witnesses and the sealed 144,000 or as countless believers out on the go—will spread the everlasting gospel.

The victorious multitude is also a symbol of the final harvest of souls. It stands as a testament to the ultimate mercy of God, the triumph of the Church in Jesus -- a triumph shot that will echo through eternity.

In this vision, the oppressed become the exalted, the persecuted become the celebrated -- healed and appreciated. It is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, God’s plan for salvation prevails, bringing forth a revival so grand that every nation, every tongue, and every tribe will one day cry out in unison: "Salvation to our God!"

Heavenly Praise and the Blessed Assembly Focused on Jesus, What a Blessing it Will Be! 

In Revelation 7, it's just thrilling to see that group joining the heavenly worship chorus—those who have come out of the great tribulation. This praising assembly is defined by their victorious deliverance from intense persecution. They now praise God for the salvation that has rescued them from the attacks and clutches of darkness on earth.

This action in heaven is so pure! It's biblical unceasing praise and worship. That's our top-priority ministry even now on earth. We first see this in Revelation 5, where the 24 elders and the four living creatures join in adoration, and then in verse 12 when every angelic host declares, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.” 

This refrain of exaltation reverberates throughout Scripture. In Revelation 11:15, the twenty-four elders fall in worship, acknowledging that the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. Similarly, in Revelation 12:10 and 19:1, the voices of heaven resound with “Hallelujah!” proclaiming that salvation, glory, and power belong to our God.

This ceaseless worship is not a random outburst—it is an expression of heavenly association. Surrounded by a multitude of angels who themselves are designed to praise, the redeemed find themselves in a celestial fellowship that uplifts and magnifies the glory of God. In Revelation 7:11, we see that every angel joins in, declaring blessings and giving honor to God and the Lamb. It is a majestic assembly where the redeemed, though once martyred and hidden beneath the altar, now stand boldly before the throne of God, united in celebration and adoration.

The message is clear: all of heaven is focused on one purpose—to glorify the One who saves people. Whether it is the mighty choir of angels or the redeemed souls from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue, the scene is one of pure, unadulterated praise for God’s marvelous salvation is wonderfully happening. Even when John himself, overwhelmed by the vision, is tempted to worship an angel, he is quickly reminded that worship belongs solely to God and the Lamb.

This vision of heavenly praise and worship of God just fills us with hope. Despite the struggles and apparent numeric decline of the Church in our day, God’s redemptive plan is unstoppable. The gospel will triumph over every barrier, reaching even the darkest corners of the earth. In the midst of judgment and tribulation, the promise of salvation to the nations will shine forth like a beacon of hope. It is the best of times during the worst of times—a period when God, in His infinite mercy and grace, reminds us that even amid 7 Tribulation years of wrath on earth, His salvation prevails.

Reflect on this magnificent Bible vision found in the Revelation book, let our hearts be stirred in a relationship with Jesus with anticipation. 

Q: Are you outside Christ -- then come to Him now with repentance and simple saving faith. One day, you and I we will join that grand assembly in heaven, standing shoulder to shoulder with all the redeemed and the angels too, singing out the praises that will echo forever in the presence of our glorious God and His Son, the Lamb. He is so worthy of our worship. Always has been and always will be!