The river of the water of life. Water means many things in the Bible. It is symbolic of: separation (see 1 Peter 3:20-21); making pure (see Hebrews 9:19); life (see Psalms 107:35-37); the Holy Spirit (see John 7:37-39); salvation (see Ephesians 5:26; Colossians 2:11-12). Note that here it comes from the throne of God and of the Lamb. God accepts as righteous all who "reach out through faith to seize the sacrifice of Christ and make themselves part of it" (compare notes on Acts 2:38). The emphasis in these verses is perfect fellowship with God!

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Old Testament