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God's creation, spoilt by sin, will one day be completely renewed. The old order will pass away and a new everlasting order established.

The renewal of creation

The passing away of the old order

2 Peter 3:10-12 See also Psalm 102:25-26; Isaiah 34:4; Isaiah 51:6; Matthew 5:18; Matthew 24:35; Revelation 6:14; Revelation 21:4

The expectancy of nature

Romans 8:19-22 See also Genesis 3:17-19; Genesis 5:29

Jesus Christ's destruction of all his enemies

1 Corinthians 15:24-28 See also Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:34-35; Hebrews 1:13; Hebrews 10:13

The new heavens and new earth

Revelation 21:1-2 See also Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22; Acts 3:21; Hebrews 11:10,16; Hebrews 12:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 3:12; Revelation 21:3-5,10

The purity of the new creation

Revelation 21:27 See also Psalm 37:20; Isaiah 52:1; Joel 3:17; Revelation 20:10; Revelation 22:14-15

The creation of the new humanity

The new birth

2 Corinthians 5:17 See also John 3:3,5-8; Romans 6:4; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:15; Titus 3:5

Renewal in God's image

Colossians 3:10 See also Ephesians 4:24

A new heart and a new spirit

Ezekiel 36:26 “new” refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in renewing Christians as they believe in Jesus Christ. This renewing will be complete in the new creation. See also Psalm 51:10; Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 18:31; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Colossians 3:1

A new mind

Ephesians 4:23 See also Romans 12:1-2

A new song

Revelation 5:9-10 See also Psalm 33:3; Psalm 40:3; Psalm 144:9; Psalm 149:1; Isaiah 42:10; Revelation 14:3; Revelation 15:3-4

The future glorification of humanity

The desire for a new body

Romans 8:23-25 See also Romans 8:17-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

The resurrection of a new body

Romans 8:11 See also Job 19:25-27; Daniel 12:2-3; John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15

The nature of the resurrection body

1 Corinthians 15:42-54 See also Philippians 3:21

The absence of sorrow and pain

Revelation 21:4 See also Isaiah 25:7-8; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 51:11; Isaiah 60:20; Isaiah 65:19; Revelation 7:17

A new name

Isaiah 56:5 See also Isaiah 62:2; Isaiah 65:15; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12

A new home

John 14:2 See also 2 Corinthians 5:1

God will dwell with his people

Revelation 21:3 See also Ezekiel 48:35; Zechariah 2:10

See also

5977  waiting
6698  newness
6720  redemption
6728  regeneration
8144  renewal
9020  death
9121  eternity
9160  new heavens & new earth
9165  restoration
9310  resurrection
9410  heaven
9610  hope