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life, but they will be prohibited from entering the New Jerusalem, which is reserved for believers who
are overcomers (victorious). Perhaps the words “I will write on him the name of my God and the name
of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem” in Revelation 3:12 is a promise to the overcomer of access
into the New Jerusalem.

Revelation 3:12 (NIV84)12 Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never
again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God,
the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him
my new name.

Summary of Important Spiritual Choices
The most important decision that each person needs to make is to believe in Jesus Christ for eternal life.
The result of faith in Jesus Christ is, according to God’s promises, that those believers will go to heaven
when they die, return to earth with Jesus Christ for the Millennium, and finally live on the New Earth.
Eternal life is a gift which God, in His grace, gives to all who believe in Jesus Christ for eternal life.
Secondly, it is very important that each believer makes a decision to faithfully and sacrificially serve
Jesus Christ during their earthly life. They will be evaluated by Jesus Christ as to whether or not they are
an overcomer, a person who is victorious and a faithful servant. These overcomers will receive the
eternal rewards Jesus has promised to them for all of eternity. And scripture mentions different kinds of
eternal rewards to be earned. Eternal rewards are awarded by Jesus Christ to those believers who
faithfully and sacrificially serve Him in victory during their life here on earth.

A New Heaven and a New Earth (Imagine what it will be like)

15.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What passage of Scripture tells us that the existing heaven and earth are going to be
consumed by intense heat?

2 – 6. List five “No Mores” that will be in the new heaven and earth.

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