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Revelation 21–22 (The New Heavens and New Earth)

The Two Testaments

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Restoration and Renewal of Creation

The transition in Revelation from the kingdom of this world to the kingdom of God and Christ signifies a shift towards a world aligned with God's will. God's judgment in Revelation targets those who harm the earth, showing God's defense of creation. The created world itself joins in God's judgment against evil, indicating a partnership in fighting back against the forces that have corrupted the world. This points to a longing and expectation for creation to be restored in the new creation described in the book. In the new creation, everything is not made new in the sense of replacement, but in the sense of a fresh start aligned with God's original intentions for the world.

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