New Jerusalem

According to the Book of Revelation the destination of those who have chosen to be pilgrims on earth and citizens of heaven, a city free from pain and death. A…

According to the Book of RevelationRevelation 1. The idea that God reveals himself to humankind in various ways, including through Jesus, the Holy Spirit and Creation.2. The Book of Revelation, also called Apocalypse. The final book of the Bible which records the Apocalyptic visions of St John on the island of Patmos. the destination of those who have chosen to be pilgrims on earth and citizens of heavenHeaven The dwelling-place of God and the angels and eventually all those who will live with God for eternity., a city free from pain and death. A place made possible by the sacrificeSacrifice An offering made to God usually in thanksgiving or penitence. of Christ on the crossCross Instrument of torture and execution used in the Roman Empire. The means by which Christ was put to death and therefore the primary symbol of the Christian faith, representing the means by which he is believed to have won forgiveness for humankind. The Cross may be represented as Tau-shaped (like a capital T); with a shorter cross-bar or with a circle enclosing the upper intersection (Celtic). In medieval art a cross made of living branches signifies the Tree of Life. St Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, is said to have discovered the True Cross (i.e. the Cross in Jerusalem on which Christ died) in 326. and his ResurrectionResurrection That Jesus rose from the dead, thus conquering death, and that everyone will rise from the dead for the Last Judgement is a central Christian belief.. SeeSee The seat or area of responsibility of a bishop. also Heavenly JerusalemNew Jerusalem According to the Book of Revelation the destination of those who have chosen to be pilgrims on earth and citizens of heaven, a city free from pain and death. A place made possible by the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and his Resurrection. See also Heavenly Jerusalem