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The concept of the "Jerusalem of Final Restoration" is deeply rooted in biblical prophecy and eschatology, reflecting the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people. This theme is woven throughout the Scriptures, particularly in the prophetic books of the Old Testament and the apocalyptic literature of the New Testament.

Old Testament Prophecies

The prophets of the Old Testament frequently spoke of a future time when Jerusalem would be restored to its former glory, serving as a center of worship and divine presence. Isaiah prophesies a vision of Jerusalem as a place of peace and righteousness: "In the last days, the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it" (Isaiah 2:2). This imagery suggests a universal recognition of Jerusalem's spiritual significance.

Jeremiah also speaks of a restored Jerusalem, emphasizing God's everlasting covenant with His people: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah" (Jeremiah 33:14). This promise includes the restoration of Jerusalem as a city of truth and justice.

Ezekiel's vision of a new temple in Jerusalem (Ezekiel 40-48) further underscores the theme of restoration. The detailed description of the temple and the division of the land among the tribes of Israel symbolizes a renewed relationship between God and His people.

New Testament Fulfillment

The New Testament continues the theme of Jerusalem's final restoration, particularly in the book of Revelation. John describes a vision of the New Jerusalem descending from heaven: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband" (Revelation 21:1-2). This New Jerusalem represents the culmination of God's redemptive plan, where He will dwell with His people eternally.

The New Jerusalem is depicted as a place of unparalleled beauty and holiness, where "the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb" (Revelation 21:23). The city is characterized by the absence of sorrow, pain, and death, reflecting the complete restoration and renewal of creation.

Theological Significance

The Jerusalem of Final Restoration holds profound theological significance, symbolizing the ultimate reconciliation between God and humanity. It represents the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and the inclusion of all nations in His redemptive plan. The restored Jerusalem serves as a powerful image of hope and assurance for believers, affirming God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

Throughout Scripture, the restoration of Jerusalem is closely linked with the coming of the Messiah, who will reign as King and bring about the fulfillment of God's kingdom. This eschatological vision encourages believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

Conclusion

The Jerusalem of Final Restoration is a central theme in biblical prophecy, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people and His ultimate plan for creation. Through the prophetic visions of the Old and New Testaments, believers are given a glimpse of the glorious future that awaits—a future where God's presence will dwell among His people in a restored and renewed Jerusalem.

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Joel 3:20,21
But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation.
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Zechariah 2:2-5
Then said I, Where go you? And he said to me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.
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Zechariah 8:1
Again the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,
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The Apology of Rufinus.
... Jer Letter li, 6. Against John of Jerusalem II). ... was the occasion for a fresh and
final outbreak of ... fall into human bodies, and the ultimate restoration of all ...
/.../the apology of rufinus.htm

Communion Again Broken --Restoration
... OF SOLOMON SECTION IV Communion again Broken"Restoration. ... the bride, though painful,
was not final; for it ... turns to the daughters of Jerusalem; and recounting ...
/.../taylor/union and communion/section iv communion again brokenrestoration.htm

On the Journey to Jerusalem - Departure from Ephraim by Way of ...
... who were to accompany him on his final journey to ... His disciples as would go up with
Him to Jerusalem. ... recorded such healing before; and the restoration of ten ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxii on the journey.htm

The Journey through Perea to Jerusalem
... such manifestation of power as the restoration of Lazarus. ... by which Jesus left Ephraim
for Jerusalem (John 12:1 ... gospels show that he began his final approach to ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/v the journey through perea.htm

Appendix xix. On Eternal Punishment, According to the Rabbis and ...
... yet punishment continue; annihilation; or else universal restoration. ... be all in all'),
and the final putting of ... The citations refer to the Jerusalem from heaven ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix xix on eternal punishment.htm

The Song of Solomon.
... will be accomplished by the co-operation of the daughters of Jerusalem, ie, of ... of
Solomon also, the foundation for the doctrine of the final restoration of the ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the song of solomon.htm

The Sermon on the Mount.
... It was a deep, narrow valley, lying southeast of Jerusalem. ... of purgatory, and one
of those on which the Universalists build theirs of final restoration. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xlii the sermon on the 4.htm

Early Years of his Episcopate. The Anti-Nicene Reaction, 328-335.
... next being the last from his final restoration under Valens ... in view was two-fold,
the restoration of Arius ... the great Dedication Meeting at Jerusalem, which was ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 4 early years of.htm

The Twofold Testimony of John - the First Sabbath of Jesus's ...
... The first Jerusalem-visit must be prepared for by them all; and He ... the precious comfort
of the assurance, in Jeremiah 30:11, of Israel's final restoration. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter iii the twofold testimony.htm

Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
... the time of Christ's birth and death, and the overthrow and final restoration of
the ... south of Hebron, others at Ain Karim, four miles west of Jerusalem, but no ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/v annunciation to zacharias of.htm