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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.   
'''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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