Divine Promises for a Restored New World

The promises for the new world are centered on a literal restoration of the earth to its original perfection, where the righteous will enjoy eternal life in the presence of God 2 Peter 3:13ARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9. In this renewed state, the former troubles and pain will vanish completely, replaced by an abundance of peace and the joy of dwelling in the holy city, New Jerusalem Revelation 21:1-4ARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9.

A Literal Inheritance and Restoration

The new earth is not a figurative concept but a literal home that succeeds the present world after it is purified by fireTBI 10.1+1.

• Everlasting Possession: The saints will take and possess the kingdom forever, even for ever and ever Daniel 7:18ARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9.

• The Land Promised to Abraham: Abraham and his spiritual seed will finally receive the inheritance of the whole world, which they sojourned in as strangers during this life Romans 4:13LJL 28.1+1.

• Physical Renewal: The earth will be redeemed from every curse and delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God Romans 8:21GTI 130.2.

Perfect Peace and Security

Life in the future eternal state is characterized by the total absence of the evils that plague our current worldARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9+1.

• No More Suffering: God will wipe away all tears, and there will be no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain Revelation 21:4ARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9.

• End of Wickedness: The wicked will be rooted out of the earth, and the transgressors shall be cut off, leaving only the upright to remain in it Proverbs 2:21-22LJL 28.1.

• Harmony in Nature: The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and nothing shall hurt or destroy in all of God's holy mountain Isaiah 65:25SYNPT 171.3.

Productive and Joyful Living

The redeemed will engage in meaningful activities and worship in a world that is fruitful and beautifulHSFD 511.1+1.

• Building and Planting: The inhabitants will build their own houses and inhabit them; they will plant vineyards and eat the fruit themselves, enjoying the work of their hands for as long as the days of a tree Isaiah 65:21-22SITI July 7, 1887, page 406.9.

• Continual Worship: All flesh will come to worship before the Lord from one Sabbath to another in the new earth Isaiah 66:22-23SYNPT 87.1+1.

• Eternal Rest: Those who are accounted worthy will be like the angels, exempt from death and living in a state of constant triumph in the works of God's hands Luke 20:35-36LOM, page 42.3+1.

The Presence of God

The greatest promise of the new world is the intimate relationship between God and His peopleARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9+1.

• Divine Tabernacle: The tabernacle of God will be with men, and He will dwell with them as their God Revelation 21:3ARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9.

• Seeing His Face: The pure in heart shall see God, and His name shall be in their foreheads Revelation 22:4LJL 28.1+1.

• A Kingdom of Glory: The Son of man will have an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, reigning over a kingdom that will never be destroyed Daniel 7:14ARSH April 4, 1854, page 83.9.

Prepare your heart now for this glorious future by seeking the righteousness of faith and letting Christ be formed within you, the hope of glory Colossians 1:271888 131.2+1.