New Creation

NEW CREATION

But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.    2 Peter 3:13 (NIV)

WHAT GOD STARTED, HE WILL FINISH

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.  Genesis 1:1 (NIV)  

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.    Romans 8:22 (NIV)  

GOD’S PROMISE HAS ALWAYS POINTED FORWARD

…in keeping with his promise.   2 Peter 3:13a (NIV)  

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”    Revelation 21:5a

JESUS IS THE CENTER OF THE NEW CREATION

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!   2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)  

THE NEW CREATION IS BOTH “ALREADY” AND “NOT YET”

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!   2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)  

The creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.    Romans 8:21 (NIV)  

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.    2 Peter 3:9 - 14 (NIV)

For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.    Colossians 1:19 – 20 (NIV)  

THE NEW CREATION IS THE FINAL CHAPTER OF GOD’S STORY OUR STORY