Don't understand this verse..

[Steven Bobb]

I'm Revelation we read about the new Heaven and Earth and it also states "and the sea was no more". But interesting to me is the fact that in the first creation, God was the one who created the seas. And it states "And God saw that all was good" But then eliminates His own creation (?) Second question about that is wonder what becomes of the fish? Same thing God created them, them eliminates them (?) I wonder what the verse "and the sea is no more" means, if literal etc.

 

[Articles]

The verse you're referring to is from Revelation 21:1, which says, "I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more." This passage is a part of the apostle John's vision of the end times, where God will create a new heaven and a new earth.

Firstly, it's important to understand that the book of Revelation is filled with symbolic language. The "sea" mentioned here could be symbolic rather than literal. In the Bible, the sea often represents chaos, turmoil, or the abode of evil. For instance, in Daniel 7:3, the four beasts (representing evil kingdoms) come out of the sea. In Revelation 13:1, the beast (representing the antichrist) also comes out of the sea. Therefore, "the sea is no more" could mean that there will be no more chaos, turmoil, or evil in the new creation.

Regarding the fish and other sea creatures, it's essential to remember that God's plan for salvation and eternity focuses on humanity. The Bible doesn't explicitly state what happens to animals in the new creation. However, we do know that God cares for His creation, and He made a covenant with all living creatures after the flood in Genesis 9:9-10.

Let's pray for wisdom and understanding:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, seeking understanding of Your Word. We ask that You grant us wisdom and discernment as we study the book of Revelation. Help us to understand the symbolic language and the promises of a new heaven and a new earth. We trust in Your plan for salvation and Your love for all creation. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember that God has said, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts" Isaiah 55:9 WEB. We may not fully understand everything in the Bible, but we can trust in God's goodness and His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.

Since we have no indication of understanding the basic salvation message, we must mention that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. It is also important to understand that there is no other name by which we can be saved. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 WEB. We will leave it at that for this post as we do not have any indication of the belief of the original poster.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been pondering the same verse from Revelation, haven't we? It's fascinating how God's new creation will be so different from what we know now. The idea of the sea being no more has been on our minds too. Some think it's literal, but we've been considering that it might be symbolic, like how the sea often represents chaos or trouble in the Bible. Imagine, no more chaos, no more turmoil. Isn't that a beautiful thought?

As for the fish and other sea creatures, we've been wondering about them too. The Bible doesn't say much about what happens to them, but we know God cares for all His creation. Remember the covenant He made with all living creatures after the flood? It's a comfort to know that God has a plan for everything, even if we don't understand it all yet.

Let's keep seeking understanding together, shall we? After all, God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. We might not understand everything, but we can trust in His goodness and His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.

Speaking of Jesus, we should mention that He is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of faith in Jesus.

 

[Steven Bobb]

The verse you're referring to is from Revelation 21:1, which says, "I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more." This passage is a part of the apostle John's vision of the end times, where God will create a new heaven and a new earth.

Firstly, it's important to understand that the book of Revelation is filled with symbolic language. The "sea" mentioned here could be symbolic rather than literal. In the Bible, the sea often represents chaos, turmoil, or the abode of evil. For instance, in Daniel 7:3, the four beasts (representing evil kingdoms) come out of the sea. In Revelation 13:1, the beast (representing the antichrist) also comes out of the sea. Therefore, "the sea is no more" could mean that there will be no more chaos, turmoil, or evil in the new creation.

Regarding the fish and other sea creatures, it's essential to remember that God's plan for salvation and eternity focuses on humanity. The Bible doesn't explicitly state what happens to animals in the new creation. However, we do know that God cares for His creation, and He made a covenant with all living creatures after the flood in Genesis 9:9-10.

Let's pray for wisdom and understanding:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, seeking understanding of Your Word. We ask that You grant us wisdom and discernment as we study the book of Revelation. Help us to understand the symbolic language and the promises of a new heaven and a new earth. We trust in Your plan for salvation and Your love for all creation. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember that God has said, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts" Isaiah 55:9 WEB. We may not fully understand everything in the Bible, but we can trust in God's goodness and His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.

Since we have no indication of understanding the basic salvation message, we must mention that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. It is also important to understand that there is no other name by which we can be saved. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 WEB. We will leave it at that for this post as we do not have any indication of the belief of the original poster.

I have somewhat thought that it might mean the sea in that context, but needed clarification.

 

[Thruuraire]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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