Revelation 21:1-8- Making All Things New

Problem: The Beauty of Creation is regularly overwhelmed and crushed by the Brokenness of our World.

I. Why is the NH/NE a necessary part of the Gospel?

a. Full Redemption was always meant to be PHYSICAL. (Is. 65:17-19)

b. If not physical, then redemption would be a FAILURE. (Rom. 8:19-22)

II. What will the NH/NE be like?

a. All PEOPLES with God Forever (.v3)

b. The EXTINCTION of Distress (v.4)

c. A RENEWED Cosmic Order (v.5)

d. Eternal SATISFACTION of the Soul (v.6)

III. What difference does the NH/NE make to me today?

a. The PRESENT benefits of Christianity can’t conquer my sinful practices (v.7-8)

b. Heaven on Earth is future…so accept being an EXILE today. (Heb. 11:13-14,16)

c. Creation governed for God’s glory is a PREVIEW of what’s to come. (Matt.5:14-16)