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Pearly gates are the imaginary entrance to Heaven in some Christian denominations, inspired by the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation. Learn about the origin, symbolism, and humor of this image, and see examples of art and literature featuring the pearly gates.
Explore the biblical and cultural depictions of the pearly gates and the gatekeeper of heaven. Learn what the Bible says about who will be waiting for us in heaven and how we will recognize our loved ones.
21 sie 2018 · The passage [Matthew 16:18–19] moves from a building, to gates, to keys. A popular image has Peter as the doorkeeper of heaven, deciding admission through the pearly gates to each person at death.
20 lut 2022 · So, the Gates of Pearl represent the person and work of Christ and point to his death, burial, and resurrection. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me."
This web page shows the translation of Revelation 21:21 in different Bible versions. It describes the gates and the street of the heavenly city as made of pearls and gold.
4 sty 2022 · The idea of there being “pearly gates” in heaven is based on a reference in the book of Revelation describing the twelve gates of New Jerusalem. The passage describes an immense and lovely city with a wall built of jasper (a kind of precious stone that can be red, yellow, brown, or green) and twelve foundations of different gemstones.
What does it mean that Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven? What does it mean that Peter had authority to bind and loose truths on earth? We’re going to get to those questions. But if we want to truly understand the answers, we must first dig into the context.
