Dictionary of Bible Themes » 9000 Last things » 9100 Aspects of the last things » 9165 restoration
The returning of something or someone to their original state. Through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ, both humanity and creation will eventually be restored.
Restoration of human beings through the ministry of Jesus Christ
Restoration of health
Luke 4:38-39; Luke 8:43-44; Luke 14:2-4
Restoration of life
Luke 7:11-15; John 11:1-44
Restoration of sight
Mark 8:22-25; John 9:1-7
Restoration of hearing
Mark 7:32-35
The restoration of creation
Acts 3:21 See also Isaiah 11:6-9; Isaiah 41:17-20; Isaiah 55:10-13; Revelation 21:1-4; Revelation 22:1-5
The restoration of Israel
Psalm 14:7 See also Psalm 69:35-36; Isaiah 41:13; Isaiah 51:1-6; Jeremiah 30:18-22; Ezekiel 36:8-12; Amos 9:13-15; Romans 11:25-27
Restoration in everyday life
The restoration of status
Genesis 40:13; Job 8:6
The restoration of fortunes
Deuteronomy 30:3; Ezekiel 16:53
The restoration of buildings
2 Chronicles 24:4; Ezra 5:9
The restoration of authority
2 Samuel 8:3
See also
1115 God, purpose of 2321 Christ as redeemer 4005 creation 5023 image of God 5492 restitution 6614 atonement 6652 forgiveness 6698 newness 6740 returning to God 7135 Israel, people of God 7145 remnant 9160 new heavens & new earth
