The New Jerusalem is described as a city of perfect symmetry, with a great and high wall, twelve gates, and twelve angels. The city is made of pure gold, like clear glass, and has a crystal clear river flowing through it. The city is entered through a pearl, symbolic of the one who was wounded for us, and is a place of beauty, joy, and intimacy with God. The glory of heaven is the shining presence of God, flashing out in indescribable beauty, and is the ultimate destination for all Christians.
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