by Pastor Todd Young
An elder is an example to others, a teacher of God's Word, a shepherd of the flock, and a leader of God's people.
After Jesus ascended to heaven and the church was born, leadership shifted from being Jesus-centered to elder-led.
The book of Revelation is about the Tree of Life and the Holy City, but one can only experience it by trusting and following Jesus Christ.
The New Jerusalem will come down from heaven to earth and God will make His home with His people.
We look forward to our ultimate home in the new heaven and the new earth.
At the final judgment, everyone will be held accountable to God.
During this period, Satan cannot deceive the nations until the one thousand years is completed while dead saints come to life and reign with Christ.
The Lord Jesus Christ will return in victory and destroy His enemies.
Heaven rejoices over the judgment of Babylon and anticipates the marriage feast of the Lamb.
We are told about the destruction of Babylon and commanded to separate ourselves from the world.