Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

When This Earth Is Made New

What is to become of our earth in the day of the Lord? BR-ASI9 487.13

“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” 2 Peter 3:10. BR-ASI9 487.14

What will follow this great conflagration? BR-ASI9 488.1

“Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” 2 Peter 3:13. BR-ASI9 488.2

Note.—As shown in the reading on “The Millennium,” at the coming of Christ, the living wicked will die, and the saints will be taken to heaven to dwell with Christ a thousand years, or until the wicked of all ages are judged, and the time comes for their destruction and the purification of the earth by the fires of the last day. Following this, the earth will be formed anew, and man, redeemed from sin, will be restored to his original dominion. BR-ASI9 488.3

To what Old Testament promise did Peter evidently refer? BR-ASI9 488.4

“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Isaiah 65:17. BR-ASI9 488.5

What was shown the apostle John in vision? BR-ASI9 488.6

“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” Revelation 21:1. BR-ASI9 488.7

What will the saints do in the new earth? BR-ASI9 488.8

“And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of My people, and Mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.” Isaiah 65:21-23. BR-ASI9 488.9

How readily will their wants be supplied? BR-ASI9 488.10

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24. BR-ASI9 488.11

What peaceful condition will reign throughout the earth then? BR-ASI9 488.12

“The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, saith the Lord.” Isaiah 65:25. BR-ASI9 488.13

What seasons of worship will be observed in the new earth? BR-ASI9 488.14

“For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before Me, saith the Lord, so shall your seed and your name remain. And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before Me, saith the Lord.” Isaiah 66:22, 23. BR-ASI9 488.15

What will the ransomed of the Lord then do? BR-ASI9 489.1

“And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 35:10. BR-ASI9 489.2