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Study 49 of 49

The New Earth and the End of Sin

Salvation completed: God dwelling with His people forever

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

The science of salvation ends where it began — with God dwelling among His people. Sin is not merely punished but ended, never to rise a second time, and the universe is settled in love because it has seen the cross. This is the goal toward which every earlier study points.

Key points

  • The redeemed inherit a real, restored earth, not a vague eternity.
  • Sin ends forever; the security of the universe rests on the cross.
  • God's original purpose in creation is fulfilled, not abandoned.

Key texts

  • Revelation 21:1-5
  • Isaiah 65:17-25
  • Nahum 1:9
  • 2 Peter 3:13
  1. Comprehension

    1. What is the biblical hope — escape from earth or its restoration?

  2. Scripture

    2. Read Revelation 21:3-4. What is the centre of the new earth's joy?

  3. Scripture

    3. Read Nahum 1:9. What guarantee is given about sin?

  4. Doctrinal Clarity

    4. Why will the universe be eternally secure from another rebellion?

  5. Contrast

    5. Contrast a vague, disembodied heaven with the biblical new earth.

  6. Doctrinal Clarity

    6. Read Isaiah 65:21-22. What does redeemed life look like?

  7. Application

    7. What part of this hope most stirs you personally?

  8. Application

    8. Look back over the whole series: state the science of salvation in your own words.