What does the Bible say about the new heaven and the new earth? Why do we need them and when will they come? In this blog post, we will explore these questions and see what God has promised for his people in the future.
The Bible teaches that the current heaven and earth are corrupted by sin and will be destroyed by fire at the end of the age (2 Peter 3:10-13). The present creation is groaning and longing for the day of redemption, when God will make all things new (Romans 8:18-25). The new heaven and the new earth are part of God's plan to restore his original intention for creation, which was to display his glory and to dwell with his people in perfect harmony (Isaiah 65:17-25; Revelation 21:1-5).
The new heaven and the new earth are not separate realms, but one integrated reality. The new heaven is not a spiritual place where we go when we die, but a physical place where God will come down to live with us (Revelation 21:2-3). The new earth is not a different planet, but a renewed and transformed version of the current earth, where God's will is done and his kingdom is fully manifested (Revelation 21:24-27). The new heaven and the new earth are the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, that through him all nations will be blessed and inherit the land (Genesis 12:1-3; Galatians 3:29).
The Hope of the New Heaven and the New Earth in Times of Trouble
The new heaven and the new earth are also the ultimate destination of God's people. Those who belong to Christ will be resurrected and given glorified bodies that are fit for the new creation (1 Corinthians 15:35-58). They will enjoy God's presence, worship him, serve him, and reign with him forever (Revelation 22:3-5). They will also experience no more pain, sorrow, death, or evil, for God will wipe away every tear from their eyes and make everything new (Revelation 21:4-5).
The new heaven and the new earth are not yet here, but they are already guaranteed by God's word and power. God has given us a glimpse of them through his Son Jesus Christ, who is the firstborn from the dead and the heir of all things (Colossians 1:15-20). Jesus has inaugurated the new creation by his death and resurrection, and he will consummate it when he returns in glory (Revelation 19:11-16). Until then, we are called to live in hope and anticipation of what God has prepared for us, and to participate in his mission of making all things new (2 Corinthians 5:17-21).
May the lord give us understanding of his word.
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