The New Earth | The Bible Teaches

After the millennium, God will create new heavens and a new earth. This is the final hope of Christians: to live eternally with God in a renewed world. In this lesson, we will glimpse our eternal home.

The Promise of the New Earth

What did God promise to create?

Another distant universe New heavens and a new earth Only to repair the current Earth A spiritual reality only

What did John see coming down from heaven?

A glorious cloud The holy city, the New Jerusalem Only angels A bright light

“All that was lost by sin has been restored.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, GC 674.3

What Will No Longer Exist

What will be wiped away from the eyes of the saved?

The dust Every tear Fatigue Longing

What things will no longer exist on the new earth?

Only death Death, mourning, crying, and pain Only sickness Nothing will change much

Will there be a sea on the new earth?

Yes, as it is today The sea no longer exists Only lakes The Bible does not mention it

Life on the New Earth

Where will God dwell?

Far away, in heaven With man, God's tabernacle will be with them Only in the holy city Invisible

What will the saved do on the new earth?

Only rest They will build houses, plant vineyards, and enjoy the fruit of their labor Nothing, it will be tedious Only worship

How will nature be on the new earth?

The same as today The wolf will dwell with the lamb, there will be no more violence Without animals Only plants

“There, immortal minds will contemplate with never-failing delight the wonders of creative power, the mysteries of redeeming love. There will be no cruel, deceiving foe to tempt to forgetfulness of God.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, GC 677.2

The New Jerusalem

What illuminates the holy city?

The sun and the moon The glory of God and the Lamb is its lamp Heavenly electricity Stars

Who will enter the holy city?

Everyone without distinction Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life The religious of all beliefs No one

Now What?

The new earth is our hope:

God will make all things new: New heavens and new earth
There will be no more pain: No death, tears, or sorrow
We will live with God: He will dwell with us
It will be eternal: Happiness without end

My Decision

I desire to have my name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. I accept Jesus as my Savior so that I may dwell in the new earth that God is preparing. I await with joy the fulfillment of this blessed hope.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

17) The New Earth