The final fulfillment of God's redemptive plan
"Then the angel showed me the river of life-giving water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of its street. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month; the leaves of the trees serve as medicine for the nations." (Revelation 22:1–2) This culminating vision of the Book of Revelation offers a glimpse into the final fulfillment of God's redemptive plan: the restoration of paradise and the full manifestation of divine life. In stark contrast to the suffering, conflict, and judgment that precede it, Revelation 22 opens with a scene of perfect peace, abundance, and healing. The river of life-giving water, clear as crystal, flows directly from the throne of God and the Lamb, symbolizing the uninterrupted outpouring of divine grace. This image evokes Eden but exceeds it, presenting not a return to innocence but an arrival at consummated glory through the mediation o...