The heavenly Jerusalem stands as the eternal home of glory for the elect of God, distinct from any earthly city. It is the place of the New Covenant, sealed through the blood of Christ, representing freedom and the true faith of God. Unlike the present earthly Jerusalem, which is tied to the old covenant and slavery, the Jerusalem above is free and serves as the spiritual mother of God's people. This heavenly city is the center of the spiritual Kingdom, contrasting sharply with the corruption of the earthly city. The New Jerusalem, which will come down out of heaven from our God, signifies the full realization of God's Kingdom promise, far transcending the glory of its earthly counterpart. In this heavenly city, the people of God will enjoy unhindered worship and fellowship under the great Davidic King, Jesus Christ. All things will be made new, with no remnants of the earthly Jerusalem remaining. This eternal city is the abiding home that the faithful seek, unlike any temporary earthly city. Spiritually, the heavenly Jerusalem is the exact opposite of Babylon, symbolizing purity and truth. It represents the complete elect church, a perfect cube, where the elect saints will reign with Christ as kings and priests during the millennium over the earth, Israel, and the nations. The first foundation of the spiritual church was laid in the earthly Jerusalem, but it was never physically part of it, pointing instead to the everlasting Jerusalem that will abide permanently in the new heavens and new earth. To have a part in the New Jerusalem, the faithful must endure, live by faith, and give allegiance to this heavenly city rather than the old, dying earthly Jerusalem.