New Heaven and a New Earth: Why Are They Relevant?

 Revelation 21:1-2, "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband."

    From what the Scriptures teach you, God's Eternal Order in heaven is permanent. Then what does John mean when he writes about a "new heaven?"

    Psalm 119:89 reads, "Forever, Lord, Your word stands in heaven."

    If God's word stands firm in heaven forever, how can there be a new heaven? As you know, there are three heavens:

• Heaven
• The Stellar Heaven
• The Atmospheric Heaven

    It stands to reason that God's heaven of heavens will be like Him--never changing!

    Therefore, if there is going to be a "new heaven," then doesn't it seem logical that the new heaven has to do with both the Stellar Heaven and the Atmospheric Heaven. Jesus tells you, "But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken" (Matthew 24:29).

    Obviously, the Stellar Heaven will be changed. Notice from Revelation 21:1 above, there earth is changed. There is no sea. Since the evaporation of the sea causes the rains to come, then the atmosphere will definitely be changed when there is no sea on earth.

    Just wanted to share a bit to give you something to think about.

Be Blessed,

Howard Coffey

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 The Eternal Word

"Forever, O Lord, your word is settled in Heaven" (Psalm 119:89).

Established on Solid Rock

    God's word binds you to Him. His word is established on solid ground. An eternal heaven; therefore, you can totally trust and rely on God's word.

    Consistent with His nature, God didn't place His word on the floods. The new earth won't contain a sea. His word isn't established on the hills and mountains because they will flee away.

    Nothing on earth is solid enough for God to plant His word on. So, God settles His word on something that lasts forever, heaven.

Eternal Order

    Heaven of creation proclaims God's Eternal Order. You, as a believer, see heaven as the spiritual Mecca. It is the place of your spiritual dreams. Your imagination runs wild trying to picture the place Jesus made available to His followers.

    You know and experience moral laws and redemption because of an eternal heaven: God's home, His throne and His temple. Heaven becomes a place where the large and the small can share a common goal together.

    Since God's word has been established on such a stable foundation, you accept that His word can provide infinite provisions. His word has given you a marvelous plan.

His Word Came to Earth

    Over two thousand years ago, God's Word came and dwelt among His people. Jesus the Christ is administrator of God's word for all mankind.

    Because of who the Word is, when one sins, he is direct violation of God's word. Sin is directly opposed to God's word. Sin is diabolically opposed to God's Eternal Order.

    However, Jesus' sacrifice took your sin and cast it into the middle of God's great big nowhere. Christ gave the world salvation that allowed you to become a part of God's Eternal Order where you live eternally with Him.

    Because His word is established forever in heaven, it makes faith grow. "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17).

    Therefore, today, allow God's word to be settled in you. Begin to live and walk in His Eternal Order. Not only will His word be established forever, but you will, too! Take hold of God's eternal word today. Be settled in heaven as well as His word.

Blessings,

Howard

PS: Our first novel, The Red-Haired Master Shepherd, has been published. The novel is fiction about a little known Biblical character who meets Jesus. It makes a good reading for any study group. Check it out here. Or you can email us for your copy.

For free studies on many books of the Bible, Visit our website, M & H Publishing Company by clicking here then select "Contact."

Who You Are Isn't Based on Performance with God. Who You Are Should Have A Direct Bearing on How You Perform.