The golden New Jerusalem stands for heavenly love. It is transparent like glass because the Lord shines through it into the life of the angels. Everyone in heaven receives this light, knows what is right and loves the Lord.
Angels are messengers from the Lord. A mighty angel brought the light of the Lord’s truth in a comforting way. He had one foot on the earth and one foot on the sea to show that the Lord is standing near everyone no matter where they are.
John's vision of the Lord on a white horse appeared just before the descent of the Holy City. The Holy City could not descend until the angels of heaven fought against evil. The Lord on the white horse pictures this battle.
Emanuel Swedenborg's studies in science and religion prepared him to enter the spiritual world and be the means by which the Lord could give the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church.
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772) visited the Spiritual World and recorded what he heard and saw. He shared his experiences so people could learn about the life after death and the nature of our eternal choice for heaven or hell.
