Chapter twenty-two reveals the final details given to us about the future and end of all things. The tree of life that was in Genesis 2 reappears in the eternal state (Revelation 22:2). What is meant by its leaves being “for the healing of the nations” is highly debated and unclear. Unlike twice before, where […]
Chapter twenty-one introduces the culmination of all things. After all of the saints have been resurrected and all unbelievers have been banished in punishment, Heaven and Earth will be destroyed and re-created (Revelation 21:1-2). It is in this eternal state that the promise of no tears, sickness, death, etc. will finally be realized (Revelation 21:4).
Chapter twenty reveals some information about the long-anticipated kingdom of God that had remained a mystery to this point. First, Satan will be imprisoned during this period, unable to “deceive the nations” (Revelation 20:1-3). Second, this kingdom should not be confused with the eternal state, as so many of the Hebrew prophets did. Instead, John
