Homilist Revelation 21:1-8 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.… I. THERE IS NO DIVISION THERE. How much there is in this world that divides men! There are: 1. Social caste. 2. National prejudices. 3. Religious sectarianism. 4. Selfish interests. 5. Mutual misunderstandings. None of these will exist in heaven. II. THERE IS NO MUTATION THERE. The only change is that of progress. 1. Progress in higher intelligence. 2. In loftier services. 3. In nobler fellowship. No change in the way of loss. The crown, the kingdom, the inheritance — all imperishable. III. THERE IS NO AGITATION THERE. Human life here has many storms. In how many hearts does deep call upon deep, and billows of sorrow roll over the soul! In heaven there are no. spiritual storms. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. |
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