The walls of the New Jerusalem showcase God's glory, holiness, and victory over sin. While they are not needed as protection from evil, they serve as a reminder of God’s purity and the eternal safety of this eternal home for believers.
Why will the nations need healing in the New Jerusalem? If the New Earth is perfect, without sin and death, what will be the purpose of the tree of life?
Why will people neither marry nor be given in marriage in the resurrection? What is the meaning of Matthew 22:30?
Why will people neither marry nor be given in marriage in the resurrection? What is the meaning of Matthew 22:30?
Why will not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord,” be saved? What is the meaning of Matthew 7:21?
Why will not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord,” be saved? What is the meaning of Matthew 7:21?
Why will God not give His glory to another? What is the meaning of Isaiah 42:8? Why does God not share His glory with others?
Why will God not give His glory to another? What is the meaning of Isaiah 42:8? Why does God not share His glory with others?
God will not give His glory to another because He alone is the eternal, uncreated Creator who is infinitely above all else. To share His glory would be to deny His uniqueness and perfection, exalting something created as if it were greater than the Creator.
Why weren’t Adam and Eve created at the same time (Genesis 2)? Why did God create Adam first, and then later create Eve?