Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, behold, gods dwelling is with the human race. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. Second reading second reading 4 a reading from the book of revelation revelation 21. The funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ. Masses for the dead readings from the new testament during. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from.
The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Begin the reading by announcing, a reading from the book of. New testament readings a reading from the book of revelation 21. The earth and the sky fled from his presence and there was no place for them. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Check out these helpful resources biblical commentary sermons childrens sermons hymn lists. For the marriage of the lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often. A man who identifies himself as john has a series of visions on the isle of patmos in the aegean sea. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. May 03, 2012 the funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. Judas the ruler of israel took up a collection among all his soldiers, amounting to two thousand. Revelation 21 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity. Masses for the dead readings from the new testament.
I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. New testament readings click here for full readings romans 5. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride dressed for her husband.
Metaphysical bible interpretation of revelation chapter 21 metaphysically interpreting 21. And the fact that they come into view here as supplying the field for it makes the literal interpretation of their meaning the more probable. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. A reading from the book of revelation then i, john, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The seer naturally touches on these before he describes it. And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Sacred heart church suggested readings for catholic funerals. Revelation the new jerusalem on the new earth revelation 21. Mass readings saint thomas the apostle roman catholic. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away,and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the pool of fire. Of course, no one who raises six children gets much downtime, even if he has a force of nature like sally dimond to do a lot of the parental heavylifting. Revelation catholic public domain version of the sacred. A reading from the book of revelation i, john, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr.