New Jerusalem as the eternal marriage is portrayed by Adam and Eve in Genesis 2. This marriage is touched by words in Exodus 20, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Hosea. In the New Testament we begin in the gospels. John the Baptist testified that he was the friend of the Bridegroom and that he rejoiced to hear the Bridegroom’s voice (John 3:29). Then John said, “He must increase, but I must decrease” (v. 30). This increase is all who, by believing into Jesus, receive eternal life (v. 14-16) and thereby become members of His bride. Eventually His bride, His increase, will be New Jerusalem.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:25:00 +0000
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