S4 Ep140: New Heavens and New Earth

The sermon points to the Bible’s “end goal” as not simply Christians leaving earth to go to heaven, but Jesus returning to renew creation—bringing “new heavens and a new earth” where God dwells with His people forever. Nick emphasizes that Revelation (especially chapter 21) is meant to produce hope, not fear: God will make all things new, wipe away every tear, end death and pain, and bring His finished work to its final fulfillment.He connects this future renewal to the whole storyline of Scripture: God’s presence with humanity in Eden, the brokenness and suffering creation experiences now, and the promise that present sufferings can’t compare to coming glory. Creation itself “groans” for restoration, and believers are called to live in patient endurance and holiness while waiting for Christ’s return—already citizens of earthly nations, but with ultimate allegiance and citizenship belonging to God’s kingdom.The sermon also holds together hope and warning. Heaven is described as the full presence of God, while hell is the full removal of God’s presence—an eternal separation chosen by those who reject Him. Revelation’s list of sins is used to show the seriousness of judgment and the need for repentance, while also reminding listeners that salvation rests in Jesus, who was God’s plan from the beginning, not an afterthought.Nick acknowledges that faithful Christians may disagree on details of end-times teaching, and he doesn’t claim to have every answer. But the main invitation is clear: don’t delay responding to Christ. Trust Him, stay faithful, and live now in light of the coming day when Jesus completes what He began—renewing the world and bringing His people into eternal life with God in the new creation.