‘The Nation of Those Who Are Saved’

‘The Nation Of Those Who Are Saved’

And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it.

Revelation 21:24

Who comprises the population of the Eternal Kingdom? John, writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is very clear about who these people are. Our text summarizes it for us by describing them as, ‘the nations of those who are saved.’ How is it that they are ‘saved?’ John sets that forth early on in Revelation when, in his doxology he quotes the redeemed as saying, ‘To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God….’ It is the Redeemed who populate the Kingdom of Heaven. This is why we magnify the Grace of God. Our redemption is based wholly and solely upon the Grace of God. God Himself purposed it, planned it, executed it, has brought it unto fruition in everyone who has received it, and will see it through to its’ ultimate glorious conclusion. Salvation is, from start to finish, the work of God. All who populate the Kingdom of Heaven owe our presence there to the abundant, amazing Grace of the Sovereign God and His Saving Christ. It is a thing for which no human being can take credit. This is why we make much of Christ. This is why we disavow any goodness in ourselves. By Grace Alone; through Faith Alone; to God Alone be the glory. He is worthy and we are eternally glad.

Our Gracious Redeeming God,
we rejoice that You have made us Your Own,
by Free and Sovereign Grace.
We praise You, that we shall spend eternity
In Your Glorious Presence.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning