In the sermon titled "A New Heaven A New Earth," Don Bell addresses the eschatological promise of a transformed creation as depicted in Revelation 21:1-8. He emphasizes the doctrine of new creation, drawing contrasts between the current fallen state and the future glory of the new heaven and new earth. Key points include the absence of pain, sorrow, and death in this new reality, highlighting God’s intimate presence with His people. Scripture references include Revelation 21:4, which articulates God's promise to wipe away every tear, and 2 Corinthians 2, which affirms Christ's victory over all enemies, underpinning the ultimate triumph of God's sovereign plan. The sermon underscores the practical significance of these promises for believers' hope and assurance, anchoring their faith in the sovereign God who fulfills His covenant promises.
Key Quotes
“The new heaven and the new earth... is our future.”
“Only God can take someone or anything and make it new.”
“God’s triumph always has, never been in doubt about that.”
“Behold, I make all things new.”
The Bible describes the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21:1-8, emphasizing God's promise to dwell with His people and remove all sorrow and death.
The concept of a new heaven and a new earth is vividly depicted in Revelation 21:1-8, where John sees the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending from heaven. This signifies God's fulfillment of His covenant promises to dwell among His people, eliminating sorrow, death, and pain forever. The former things will have passed away, making way for a glorious, eternal existence free from sin and suffering. This restoration reflects the ultimate triumph of God over all His enemies, reaffirming His sovereignty and the permanence of His divine plan.
Revelation 21:1-8, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Isaiah 65:17
God's promises are confirmed in Scripture as true and faithful, particularly in the context of the new creation established in Revelation 21.
The assurance of God's promises regarding the new creation rests on the authoritative truth of Scripture. In Revelation 21:5, God commands John to write these words because they are 'true and faithful.' This divine proclamation underscores the reliability of God's word. Furthermore, the new heaven and earth symbolize the culmination of God’s sovereign plan for redemption and restoration, echoing prophecies from the Old Testament, such as Isaiah 65:17. Therefore, believers can confidently trust in God's promises because they are rooted in His character, which is always faithful and trustworthy.
Revelation 21:5, Isaiah 65:17, Romans 8:28-30
The new creation is crucial for Christians as it signifies ultimate redemption, the fulfillment of God's promises, and the end of sin and suffering.
The concept of new creation holds immense significance for Christians, representing the complete restoration that awaits believers. Revelation 21 illustrates a transformed existence where God eradicates death, sorrow, and pain, ensuring that His people experience eternal joy in His presence. This new creation fulfills the covenant promises God made throughout Scripture and assures believers of their victory over sin and death through Christ. It encourages hope and perseverance in the current life, reminding Christians that God’s ultimate purpose will prevail, and they will inherit all things as co-heirs with Christ.
Revelation 21:4-7, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Romans 8:17
Revelation 21 teaches that God will ultimately dwell with believers, wiping away all tears and eliminating death and suffering.
In Revelation 21, we see God’s future for believers as one where He will live intimately with His people. The passage promises a time when God will wipe away every tear, signifying an end to grief and suffering. The total absence of death, sorrow, and pain underscores the transformative nature of the new heaven and new earth. This reveals not only God’s power over sin and mortality but also His desire for a personal relationship with His creation. Such promises are encouragements for believers to look forward to this blessed hope, knowing that God’s ultimate plan is for their eternal joy and fulfillment.
Revelation 21:3-4, Isaiah 25:8, 2 Peter 3:13
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