How do the Scriptures describe the new heaven and the new earth and the blessedness of the saints?
The blessedness of Jesus’ cross is ours now by faith. These same blessings will be ours in reality in the new heaven and the new earth. This earth will pass away, and a new heaven and earth will come. Revelation 21:1- Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Matthew 24:35- Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 1 Corinthians 7:31- For the present form of this world is passing away. 1 John 2:17- And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 2 Peter 3:13- But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. The wonderful ways the Scriptures put eternal life before us ought to fill our hearts with joyous longing and hope. Matthew 25:10- And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was
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