In this episode, Pastor Mike clarifies the controversy in Romans 8 over the “Redemption” of creation.

He explains the two general views and how they relate to the End Times. Then he explains where he lands on the topic.

1. Immediately upon the 2nd Advent of Christ the earth is destroyed and then enters the New Heaven and New Earth.

OR

2. Beginning at the 2nd Advent of Christ, the earth through a process is being redeemed which culminates with it being changed rather than exchanged into the New Heavens and New Earth.

Both views naturally lead to more questions:

If there is a period of redeeming/restoring the Earth; can Christ reign and sin still be present?

What about the matter of time restraints in the Bible? How should we view the timing words used in the text? Do they express immediacy? Is there a reasonable way to understand the timing of end-time events?

The inquisition: How have your views on eschatology changed over the years?

Tune in today! We discuss these questions and more.