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'''Rock''' is used as a descriptive word for God. In the Old Testament, it marks him as eternal, steadfast, a refuge, and immovable. He is the foundation and habitation of his people, and his salvation is sure. | |||
In the New Testament, the rock continues to describe the Lord, and its value is increased as it is called jasper, emerald, and crystal. The Rock is the [[Portal:Revelation|revelation]] of Jesus Christ, and [[Christ]] himself - the chief corner stone. | In the New Testament, the rock continues to describe the Lord, and its value is increased as it is called jasper, emerald, and crystal. The Rock is the [[Portal:Revelation|revelation]] of Jesus Christ, and [[Christ]] himself - the chief corner stone. | ||
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|And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; | |And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; | ||
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