2. John 20:31 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. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:1-4

3. John 20:31 5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:5-8

4. John 20:31 God will make all things new and in doing so, He will renew the following: 1. God will renew the heaven and earth. (v. 1-2) 2. God will renew our relationship with Him. (v. 3-4a) 3. God will renew us physically and spiritually. (v. 4b-6) 4. God will renew the righteous and punish the wicked. (v. 7-8) We Believe All Things Will be Made New

5. John 20:31 1. God will renew the heaven and earth. (v. 1-2) We Believe All Things Will be Made New

6. John 20:31 1.God will renew the heaven and earth. (v. 1-2) The word “adorned” is κοσμέω (kosmeō) - put in order; decorate, adorn. Our words cosmetic and cosmos are related. We Believe All Things Will be Made New

7. John 20:31 1. God will renew the heaven and earth. (v. 1-2) 2. God will renew our relationship with Him. (v. 3-4a) We Believe All Things Will be Made New

8. John 20:31 1. God will renew the heaven and earth. (v. 1-2) 2. God will renew our relationship with Him. (v. 3-4a) 3. God will renew us physically and spiritually. (v. 4b-6) We Believe All Things Will be Made New

9. John 20:31 APPLICATION: 1.Spiritually Restored 2.Physically Restored 3.Relationships Restored 4.New Opportunities God will renew us physically and spiritually. (v. 4b-6)

10. John 20:31 1. God will renew the heaven and earth. (v. 1-2) 2. God will renew our relationship with Him. (v. 3-4a) 3. God will renew us physically and spiritually. (v. 4b-6) 4. God will renew the righteous and punish the wicked. (v. 7-8) We Believe All Things Will be Made New

11. John 20:31 4.God will renew the righteous and punish the wicked. (v. 7-8) conquer (ESV); overcomes (NKJV, NASB); victor (HCSB); victorious (NIV) νικάω nikaō - conquer, gain victory; from νίκη, nikē - victory. Every time you see the swoosh, remember Christians are victorious. We Believe All Things Will be Made New

12. John 20:31 1. Will help us avoid idolizing the possessions or pleasures of this world. 2. Will help us store up our treasures in heaven rather than on earth. 3. Will help us handle suffering in this world. 4. Will help us understand that evil will be ultimately set right. 5. Will help us see the problems of this world in proper perspective. 6. Will help us have a greater desire to share the Gospel so that others can enjoy Christ forever. Focusing on Heaven Will:

13. John 20:31 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8