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Though fallen, the world is offered the hope of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ.

This world has an end

It is temporary

1 Peter 1:24 See also Isaiah 40:6-7; Matthew 5:18; Matthew 24:35 pp Mark 13:31 pp Luke 21:33; 1 Corinthians 7:31; Hebrews 1:10-12; Hebrews 12:26-27

It is under God's judgment

Isaiah 13:13 See also Isaiah 34:4; Isaiah 51:6; Joel 2:30-31; 2 Peter 3:10; 1 John 2:17; Revelation 20:11

Through Jesus Christ there is redemption and renewal for the world

For humanity

1 John 2:2 See also Matthew 1:21; John 1:29; John 3:16-17; Romans 5:18; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

For creation

Romans 8:19-21 See also Matthew 24:7-8 pp Mark 13:8 pp Luke 21:10-11; Colossians 1:20

The promise of a new heaven and a new earth

2 Peter 3:13 See also Isaiah 65:17; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:10; Revelation 21:1-4

See also

2321  Christ as redeemer
2324  Christ as Saviour
4010  creation, renewal
4809  darkness
4826  fire
5295  destruction
6510  salvation
6720  redemption
9160  new heavens & new earth
9410  heaven