The Eternal State PT2_18 Revelation 21:9-23 The Renovation of Creation (7 new things and 7 things your never see in the new Jerusalem). seven “new” things in the eternal state:1.New heaven (21:1)2. New earth (21:1).3. New Jerusalem (21:2)4. New world order (21:5)5. New temple (21:22)6. New light (21:23)7. New paradise (22:1-5). Seven things that will not be in the eternal state:1. Sea (21:1)2. Death (21:4)3. Mourning (21:4)4. Crying (21:4)5. Pain (21:4)6. Curse (22:3)7. Night (21:25)The description of the New Jerusalem, the city of God.1. The last vision given to John (v.9-10). 2. The glory of the city (v.11). 3. The city’s walls: perfect security (v.12). 4. The city’s twelve gates (v.12-13). 5. The city’s twelve foundations: the names of the apostles are inscribed in them (v.14). 6. The city’s shape and size (v.15-17). 7. The city’s materials: are precious and priceless (v.18-21). 8. The city’s worship: is focused upon God Himself and the Lamb (v.22). 9. The city’s light: is provided by God’s glory and the Lamb (v.23). The description of the city by the Revelator is as follows:1. Splendor: as a stone of crystal-dear jasper (Rev. 21:11)2. Wall: seventy-two yards high (v. 17)3. Gates: giant pearls named for the twelve tribes of Israel (vv. 12, 21) 4. Measurement: 1,500-mile cube (v. 16) 5. City itself: pure gold, like clear glass (v. 18) 6.Street: pure gold, like transparent glass (v. 21)7. Temple: God and the Lamb are its temple (v. 22) The “glory” symbolizes God’s presence with His people. The fact that He is there is far more significant than the dazzling description of the city itself.