The center of the old creation is the old man. The center of the new creation is Christ, the all-and-in-all of the new man. As seen in the many conflicts in the world, the old man is very contentious and divided. This is a result of sin. The divisions in the old man can never… Continue reading A New Man Created by Christ, in Christ
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A New Creation in Christ
We continue with our look at newness in New Testament verses, which culminate in New Jerusalem in the new creation. First Corinthians 11 speaks of “the new covenant” established by the Lord. To participate in this newness we have His redemption and a new birth. Second Corinthians 5:17 says, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new… Continue reading A New Creation in Christ
New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
The conclusion and the summit of the Bible is New Jerusalem in the new creation which is composed of the new heaven and the new earth (Rev. 21:1-2). In a few posts we will look at newness in the New Testament. In Matthew 9:17 (and Mark 2, Luke 5) the Lord Jesus spoke about “new wine” which should be put into… Continue reading New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem: Out of Heaven to Earth
In Revelation 21:2 John tells us, “I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven.” He repeats this in verse 10. Revelation 21:1 says that the new creation is composed of “a new heaven and a new earth.” Since New Jerusalem comes “out of heaven” it must be on earth. We need to hold to… Continue reading New Jerusalem: Out of Heaven to Earth
New Jerusalem, Eternal Vessel of Glory
Romans 9:23 declares that God wants to “make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He had before prepared unto glory.” Also, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 says God “is the One who shined in our hearts to illuminate the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this… Continue reading New Jerusalem, Eternal Vessel of Glory
New Jerusalem, Center of New Creation
John saw “the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God” (Rev. 21:2). The source and nature of the city is heavenly. According to verse 21:1 the new creation consists of the new heaven and the new earth. Since New Jerusalem comes “out of heaven” it is on earth. God is the… Continue reading New Jerusalem, Center of New Creation
How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because “The Earth is the Lord’s” (Psalm 24:1)?
How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because “The Earth is the Lord’s” (Psalm 24:1)? Psalm 24:1 tells us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” But when we observe the degenerating condition of the earth, its chaotic world systems, and the people who do evil, it… Continue reading How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because “The Earth is the Lord’s” (Psalm 24:1)?
26 Awesome Bible Quotes About Beauty
By looking through the scriptures, you can see how God’s creation is blessed with beautiful things ranging from humans, animals, tress, cities and more. Several Bible quotes about beauty reveal the differences. This earth is full of beautiful things. However, the word ‘beauty’ differs from individual perspective. God also sees beauty in a way that is far… Continue reading 26 Awesome Bible Quotes About Beauty
[Romans Study 5-2] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
[Romans Study 5-2] The Wrath of God [Romans 1:18-32] 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For… Continue reading [Romans Study 5-2] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
Created to Dominate
God created us to dominate over the other species and elements on this planet. We are the salt of the earth; the light of the world, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:13-14). Salt helps to preserve food and we act in this manner to preserve the earth. Light draws… Continue reading Created to Dominate