About City of Our Lord
City of Our Lord exists to honor the Lord God Almighty by helping people explore His Word with clarity, reverence, and simplicity. This site is a Scripture‑focused reference for anyone seeking understanding — whether new to the faith or long familiar with the Bible.
Here you’ll find organized studies on key biblical themes: the teachings of Jesus, the commandments, parables, miracles, names and titles of God, the Gospel, the New Covenant, and more. Each page is arranged to highlight the truth of Scripture with minimal commentary, allowing the Word of God to speak for itself.
The goal is simple:
to point toward Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and to encourage all who visit to seek Him through the Holy Bible.
Website's Purpose
The purpose of this website is simple and sacred: to bring honor and glory to the Lord God Almighty.
It is designed as a journey into wisdom and understanding, offering insight to all who seek it. There is very little "preaching", presenting the pure Word of God — arranged to illuminate truth and deepen faith and understanding.
In general, all the spiritual answers that we need in life are in the Holy Bible.
Jesus Christ is Lord and Jesus Keeps His Word.
"Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God"...and again Alleluia.
🕊️ Why “City of Our Lord”
Throughout Scripture, the “city of God” or “city of the LORD” can refer to Jerusalem or Mount Zion in the Old Testament. However, this website is not about earthly Jerusalem—ancient or modern—nor about any physical city on Earth.
The Bible points us toward a greater reality: the Heavenly City, the New Jerusalem prepared by God for His people. Psalms 46 and 48 hint at this hope, while the New Testament gives a clearer picture of the City that is to come.
“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” — Hebrews 11:10
“The holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven…” — Revelation 21:2
The True City of Our Lord is the City of Righteousness—the New Heavenly Jerusalem, the city built without hands, also called Zion or Sion. This website serves as a signpost pointing toward that eternal City and the hope we have in Christ.
This website is a kind of highway sign—pointing toward the City of God, reminding travelers that the road is real, and the destination is eternal.
📖 A Note of Personal Meaning
As a young child, the words of Psalm 48 — “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God…” — have been a lifelong reminder of God’s beauty, strength, and faithfulness. They continue to inspire the heart behind this project. Its words have stayed with me ever since — reminding me of the beauty, strength, and joy found in the City of our God.
About the Seal of the City of Our Lord
The Seal of the City of Our Lord God was created as a visual testimony — a symbol pointing to truth, salvation, and the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ. It is not numerology, but a recognition that Scripture often uses numbers with purpose and meaning. Each element of the seal reflects a biblical theme or truth.
The 24 Spokes
- 3 × 8: 3 represents divine wholeness and perfection (1 John 5:7). 8 symbolizes new beginnings, salvation, and resurrection (1 Peter 3:20). Together, they represent the fullness of salvation.
- 2 × 12: 2 stands for the Two Witnesses, the Old and New Testaments, and divine union. 12 represents the Apostles, Tribes of Israel, and the 12 gates of Heavenly Jerusalem.
- 4 × 6: 4 symbolizes the four cardinal directions—everywhere. 6 represents mankind. Together, they signify all humanity across the earth.
- 24 Thrones of Heaven: Represent heavenly governance and worship (Revelation).
The Banner and Crowns
The central banner bears two crowns, representing the authority of God the Father and God the Son.
Each crown has five spikes, symbolizing grace and the five crowns believers may receive — yet all crowns ultimately belong to Jesus, the King of Glory.
The Arch Banners
- Upper Arch: “City of Our Lord God”
Refers to the Heavenly Jerusalem. Contains 16 letters (2 × 8), echoing divine new beginnings and John 3:16. - Lower Arch: “In God We Trust”
A declaration of Blessed Assurance. Contains 12 letters, reflecting spiritual completeness. Flanked by two olive branches, each with five leaves, representing peace through grace.
Rings of Eternity
- Three Gold Rings: Eternity, authority, and the Trinity: glory, wisdom, power, and worth.
- One Orange Ring: Purification and fire: holiness and righteousness.
- One Dark Blue Ring: Royalty: the eternal Kingship of Christ.
Inner Circle Colors
- Crimson and Royal Blue: The Blood of Christ and His divine royalty.
- Two Olive Branches: The two anointed ones (Zechariah 4), symbolizing Old and New, Past and Future.
- Forty Leaves: Trials, preparation, and divine order, culminating in peace with God.
Symbols Within the Seal
- Balanced Scales: Holy judgment: justice and mercy in perfect harmony.
- Flaming Fire: The light and flame of God; life in Christ through the Holy Spirit.
- Open Book: The Word of God and the Book of Life.
- Flying Dove: The active Spirit of God, leading us to the Cross and to peace.
- White Cross: Once a symbol of shame, now victory and purity: darkened by sin, stained red by Christ’s blood, shining white because He lives.
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18
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Shawn Driscoll, Website Owner/Designer
