God With Us
Eric Marvin, Pastor
In Week 17 of our Revelation 2026 series, Pastor Eric Marvin walks through Revelation 21 and John's breathtaking vision of the new heaven, the new earth, and the New Jerusalem. Scripture gives us an incredible picture of what awaits those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life—but the greatest part of eternity isn't the city's size, its gold, its jewels, or its magnificent architecture. The greatest part is that God will dwell with His people.
Throughout Revelation 21, John stretches human language to describe something beyond our ability to fully comprehend. The New Jerusalem descends from heaven, God's presence fills the city, there is no temple separating humanity from Him, and even the sun and moon are unnecessary because the glory of God provides its light.
Pastor Eric shows how John's vision connects the entire story of Scripture. From God's presence with humanity in Genesis, to the Holy of Holies in Solomon's Temple, to Ezekiel's vision and Isaiah's prophecies, God's plan has always been moving toward the same destination: God dwelling with His people without anything standing between them.
For those who have surrendered to Christ and received His righteousness, Revelation 21 gives us a reason to endure. The struggles, burdens, confusion, and heartache of this world are temporary. A future is coming where God's people will experience complete, unobstructed access to Him forever. Don't give up. Keep going. What God has prepared for His people will be worth it.
