Sermon Notes: Revelation 21-22

Introduction by Pastor Matt Chandler

• Purpose: Sermon intended to grow and sanctify faith in conjunction with belonging to a local church.
• Appeal: Encouragement to give back through the app or online.

Opening Address

Speaker: Carson (Senior at Flyer Mount High School)

• Role: Reads Revelation 21

Text: Revelation 21

• Description of a new heaven and new earth.
• Holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven.
• God's dwelling with humans—no more death, mourning, or pain.
• Promise of making all things new; God as Alpha and Omega.
• Invitation to the thirsty from the spring of life without payment.

Sermon by Pastor Matt Chandler

Overview

• Reflection on preaching Revelation: Mixture of joy and sadness.
• Humor: Continuing the series as "Revelations from Revelation."
• Revelation intended to embolden confidence in the King of Kings.

Key Points from the Sermon

• Common Misconceptions: Escaping to heaven vs. heaven coming down.
• Convergent Space: Blend of heaven and earth as worship moments.
• Materiality in Passage: Physical elements like gates, walls, rivers, and trees indicating a real place.
• Views of new earth as refined (not destroyed) by fire.

Quotes and References

• George Eldon Lad: Emphasis on a redeemed earth for humanity.
• Augustine & Athanasius: Importance of ancient theological roots.
• Anthony Hokema: Discussion on human creativity and culture in new earth.

Revelation 22: Future Life and Presence of God

• Life without Toil: Work will exist without weariness.
• Physical and Redeemed Reality: Bodily resurrection and cultural diversity.
• Presence of God: Seeing Him face to face; absence of chaos and mourning.

Final Thoughts

• Christians’ future: A physical, real place with redeemed peoples and cultures.
• Eternal joy found in the presence of Jesus.
• Encouragement to live boldly for Christ in anticipation of His return.

Call to Action

• Invitation for Non-Christians: Open to believing in Jesus and experiencing the new life he offers.
• For Believers: Reflect on and put aside areas not fully surrendered to Jesus.

Closing Prayer

• Prayer for salvation, courage, and living in accordance with God's will.