2. VISION OF HEAVEN

3. WHY? It is a place of comfort. (Luke 16:19-25)
It has been specially prepared for us. (John 14:1-4)
We are not of this world, HEAVEN is our true home. (John 15:18-19)

4. EARNING THIS HOME Being selfless. (Acts 2:43-47)
Constantly attempting to gain more BIBLICAL knowledge. (Acts 17:10-12)
Be buried, and raised again.
(Acts 2:37-41)

5. THE IMAGE: Rev. 21:10-27 Vs. 10-17: The foundations and gates.
Image of each foundation stone.
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6. The Wall of Jasper and Foundation Stone of Jasper
Jasper is often multicolored, banded or spotted and is commonly found in reds and browns.
Has long been used as tools for hardness; spears and axes.
Helps cure liver, intestinal ailments, stomach, gynecological, and cleanse the body of toxins.
The stone was once believed to cure insanity with God’s help, and heal demon possessed.
Egyptians placed amulets on the deceased as jasper was believed to create a safe passage in death.

7. The City of Pure Gold
Gold leaf, flake or dust is used on and in some gourmet foods, notably sweets and drinks as decorative ingredient.
Used as a currency for many years.
The purer it is, the more costly it is.

8. Sapphire
To the ancients, ruby was known as "the king of gems". To some it was a representation of the sun. To others it represented integrity, devotion, happiness, healing, courage, romance, generosity, inspiration, and prosperity. Ground to a fine powder and placed on the tongue, it was believed by some ancient cultures to cure blood diseases, stop bleeding, ensure good health, bring peace, and treat indigestion.

9. Chalcedony
Chalcedony has been used as an ornamental through out time all over the world in carvings and.  Through research, each of the “Revelation” stones are related to agates and the red Chalcedony a.k.a Carnelian, Sard, Sardius, Sardonyx are artisically just different shades of reds and oranges.

10. Emerald
Red beryl is extremely rare and mimics shades of red from bubble gum to to scarlet, or the color of blood.
Red is used as a symbol of guilt, sin and anger, often as connected with blood or sex.   A Biblical example is found in Isaiah: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow.”  

11. Sardonyx
Mysteriously the stone was known for its “fleshy” appearance.  As noted in the bands of the sample above, every skin tone is represented, therefore the stone is representative to mean “the flesh of man”. 

12. Sardius Also known as Carnelian.
Carnelian is translucent and ranges from bright orange to a deep red.  It does not have the bands of whites, browns, etc…, found in Sardonyx. The term Carnelian refers to the flesh color. 

13. Chrysolite
The Healing Power of Chrysolite:  Said to increase strength & physical vitality and protects against nervousness.  Said to protect wrist, lungs, and the upper respiratory system including the sinuses from infection, injury and illness.  It is also known to protect the adrenal glands and the liver.  For emotions, it helps to protect feelings of sadness caused from another, or insult and calms anger by decreasing negativity, as well as helps sleep.   

14. Beryl
Beryl is colorless and impurities are what cause various colors ranging through colorless to the deepest blue-green, nearly all translucent.  Each color has a distinct name. Several of the stones found in this scripture are considered today to be a form of Beryl. Many believe the Beryl mentioned in Revelation is a yellow color, though it IS NOT PROVEN.

15. Topaz
Orange topaz, also known as precious topaz, is the traditional November birthstone, the symbol of friendship, and the state gemstone of the US state of Utah.

16. Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is said to be the favorite gemstone of Alexander the Great.
Chrysoprase is used to speed the healing of any wound. It should not be placed on the body, but held over the affected area. Carry a Chrysoprase in a pocket to help heal. Also keep a Chrysoprase close to your bed at night to speed healing.

17. Jacinth
Jacinth (ja'-sinth) is a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone. Jacinth is also a flower of a reddish blue or deep purple (hyacinth), and hence a precious stone of that colour
Said to be the jewel that was on the sword Excaliber.

18. Amethyst
The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle in the belief that amethysts heal people and keep them cool- headed. Beads of amethyst were found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England

19. The “Pearly” Gates
The unique luster of pearls depends upon the reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light from the translucent layers. The thinner and more numerous the layers in the pearl, the finer the luster. The iridescence that pearls display is caused by the overlapping of successive layers, which breaks up light falling on the surface. In addition, pearls (especially cultured freshwater pearls) can be dyed yellow, green, blue, brown, pink, purple, or black. The very best pearls have a metallic mirror-like luster.

20. THE IMAGE: Rev. 21:10-27 Vs. 10-17: The foundations and gates.
Image of each foundation stone.
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No temple, No Light, No Mortality
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