According to Revelation 1:1 the revelation of Jesus Christ is made known by signs. Signs are a physical thing which is meant to convey a spiritual reality. For example the golden lampstands in Revelation chapter 1 are a physical item, but must be interpreted as they convey the revelation of the local church (Revelation 1:20) In the same principle, the New Jerusalem is a sign, signifying God's redeemed, regenerated, transformed, and glorified elect which are built together into a corporate person ready to be joined to the Lamb for eternity, the bride of the Lamb. It is a great golden lampstand, the aggregate of all the lampstands through the ages. (Rev. 21:23)
According to Revelation 1:1 the revelation of Jesus Christ is made known by signs. Signs are a physical thing which is meant to convey a spiritual reality. For example the golden lampstands in Revelation chapter 1 are a physical item, but must be interpreted as they convey the revelation of the local church (Revelation 1:20) In the same principle, the New Jerusalem is a sign, signifying God's redeemed, regenerated, transformed, and glorified elect which are built together into a corporate person ready to be joined to the Lamb for eternity, the bride of the Lamb. It is a great golden lampstand, the aggregate of all the lampstands through the ages. (Rev. 21:23)