THE ETERNAL HOME OF THE REDEEMED (Lesson Two)
Why Is It Necessary For The Present Heaven And Earth To Pass Away?
Revelation 21:1 (916)
Introduction:
A. What did the apostle John see in a vision according to Revelation 21:1? V1a.
What didn’t John see? V1b
B. John had been exiled on the Island of Patmos in an effort to silence his
teaching God’s word. Rev. 1:9 (905)
C. The Lord allowed him to see into the future through visions and they are
recorded in Revelation. Rev. 1:1-3
D. John saw a new heaven and new earth (new universe).
1. First creation gone; new creation existed. Present universe wasn’t in
existence; there was a new universe.
I. Why is it necessary for the present heaven and earth to pass away or be
renewed and refurbished? * Some believe total destruction and new creation;
some believe to renew. Gen. 6:12-13; Gen. 8:4-5. I’m inclined to accept second
A. Because We live under the curse and _________ penalty that God placed on
the human race because of the fall of Adam and Eve.
1. God created the heaven and the earth and a beautiful garden for Adam
and Eve. Gen. 2:7-25; 1:27-31 (1,2)
a. Gen. 3:8-11; 2:16-17
2. Adam and Eve violated the only restriction God gave them and God then
placed on them the death penalty. Gen. 3:16-19,22-24
3. This wasn’t a ___________________ to God. Acts 15:15-18 (815)
4. We are under the death penalty. Romans 5:12-14,17,18 (832; 3:23;
Romans 6:21,23 (833).
5. God determined from eternity past that sin wouldn’t destroy His plan for
humans.
a. Before the foundation of the world. Matt. 25:34 (726); Eph. 1:3-4
(863); 1 Peter 1:18-21 (895); 2 Tim. 1:9 (879); Titus 1:1-3; Acts 3:
19-21 (803)
6. Christ has _______ us from the curse and the death penalty. Gen. 3:15;
Ro. 6:23; 5:12-21; 8:1-2; 1 Cor. 15:50-58(851); 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 3:10-14
Closing: Question. Because there needs to be a dwelling place for the redeemed that is
_____________ of sin and death. 2 Peter 3:7,13 (899)