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What Is the New Jerusalem?

The New Jerusalem is the holy city that God prepares in heaven and brings down to the renewed earth after the final judgment. It is described as the dwelling place of God with His redeemed people.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

describes a “new heaven and a new earth” and then says: “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven” (). The city is associated with the bride of the Lamb and with God's people. God Himself will dwell with humanity: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them” (). There will be no death, sorrow, crying, or pain. Revelation describes the city with twelve gates, twelve foundations, streets of gold, precious stones, and the glory of God. There is no temple because “the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.” There is also no need for the sun or moon because God's glory illuminates the city. The New Jerusalem therefore represents the final restoration of God's purpose for humanity: God dwelling permanently with His people in a world where sin, death, and suffering no longer exist. Scripture clearly teaches that the New Jerusalem is a real heavenly city that comes down to the renewed earth. Revelation also uses symbolic imagery, so not every feature necessarily needs to be interpreted as ordinary earthly architecture.

In brief

describes a “new heaven and a new earth” and then says: “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven” ().

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