Emphasis Preaching Journal

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In the poetic imagery of the Book of Revelation, the city of God is described as a place where there would be no temple. That would be quite a jolt to the Jews, to whom the temple was of utmost importance. The logic of this vision is quite apparent, however. No temple would be needed because God's presence is continual in the city of God. Temples were places set apart where people could come into the presence of God. The city of God, by definition, would be a place where God would be continually with his people.