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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ John wrote about a new heaven and a new earth.
1. Other scholars think this was a metaphor. John wrote about something that will happen in heaven. 1. Other scholars think this was a metaphor. John wrote about something that will happen in heaven.
1. Other scholars think John wrote about the world changing after people become Christians. 1. Other scholars think John wrote about the world changing after people become Christians.
See: Heaven; Metaphor See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
### What is the new Jerusalem? ### What is the new Jerusalem?
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1. Other scholars think John wrote about all Christians. Christians worship God in a new way. 1. Other scholars think John wrote about all Christians. Christians worship God in a new way.
1. Other scholars think John wrote about a new place where people will go to worship God. 1. Other scholars think John wrote about a new place where people will go to worship God.
See: Worship See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md)
### What does the voice promise? ### What does the voice promise?
God talked about making everything new. He promised there was not going to be sin anymore. Because of this, the world will be perfect. Everyone will be at peace with one another and at peace with God. Also, nothing will ever die again. God talked about making everything new. He promised there was not going to be sin anymore. Because of this, the world will be perfect. Everyone will be at peace with one another and at peace with God. Also, nothing will ever die again.
See: Sin See:[Sin](../articles/sin.md)
### Who is seated on the throne? ### Who is seated on the throne?
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John wrote about the people who will inherit the promises God made. That is, Christians will inherit these things. Those who do not believe in Jesus will be cursed forever. John wrote about the people who will inherit the promises God made. That is, Christians will inherit these things. Those who do not believe in Jesus will be cursed forever.
See: Inherit (Inheritance) See: [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md)
### What is the lake of burning sulfur? ### What is the lake of burning sulfur?
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When John wrote about the bride of the lamb, he wrote about all Christians and Jesus. When John wrote about the bride of the lamb, he wrote about all Christians and Jesus.
See: Bride of Christ; Lamb of God See: [Bride of Christ](../articles/brideofchrist.md); [Lamb of God](../articles/lambofgod.md)
### How did John get carried away in the spirit? ### How did John get carried away in the spirit?
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John wrote about the new Jerusalem coming down from heaven. This is a metaphor. He wanted to say that God made this new Jerusalem. John wrote about the new Jerusalem coming down from heaven. This is a metaphor. He wanted to say that God made this new Jerusalem.
See: Heaven; Metaphor See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
### What are the twelve tribes of Israel? ### What are the twelve tribes of Israel?
See: Tribes of Israel See: [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md)
### Why did they measure the city? ### Why did they measure the city?
Scholars do not know why he measured the city. Perhaps this was a symbol of something. Scholars do not know why he measured the city. Perhaps this was a symbol of something.
See: Symbol See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md)
### How long is a stadia? ### How long is a stadia?
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A cubit is about 46 centimeters. John spoke about 144 cubits. This is about 66 meters. A cubit is about 46 centimeters. John spoke about 144 cubits. This is about 66 meters.
See: Cubit See:[Cubit](../articles/cubit.md)t
### Why was the city made the way it was made? ### Why was the city made the way it was made?
In ancient times, a bride wore jewelry. The high priest also wore jewelry. This city also looked like jewelry. Scholars think many of the things John spoke about were symbols. However, they do not know what were symbols. They also do not know what these symbols mean. In ancient times, a bride wore jewelry. The high priest also wore jewelry. This city also looked like jewelry. Scholars think many of the things John spoke about were symbols. However, they do not know what were symbols. They also do not know what these symbols mean.
See: Symbol; High Priest See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [High Priest](../articles/highpriest.md)
### Why was there no temple in the city? ### Why was there no temple in the city?
John wrote that there was no temple in this city. This is because a temple was a place where one went to worship God. However, in this city, God is everywhere. He can be worshipped anywhere. They do not need to go somewhere to worship God. John wrote that there was no temple in this city. This is because a temple was a place where one went to worship God. However, in this city, God is everywhere. He can be worshipped anywhere. They do not need to go somewhere to worship God.
See: Temple: Worship See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md): [Worship](../articles/worship.md)
### Why did the city not need the sun? ### Why did the city not need the sun?
The city did not need a sun because it did not need light. This is because God is the light (see: John 8:12; 1 John 1:5). The city did not need a sun because it did not need light. This is because God is the light (see: John 8:12; 1 John 1:5).
See: Light and darkness (metaphor) See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
### Who lives in this city? ### Who lives in this city?
Christians from all over the world will live in this city. Everyone will worship God. People will be able to worship God at any time and nothing will stop them from worshipping God. Christians from all over the world will live in this city. Everyone will worship God. People will be able to worship God at any time and nothing will stop them from worshipping God.
See: Holy Ones See: [Holy Ones](../articles/holyones.md)