A New Heaven and a New Earth: Exploring Possibilities

[timejim]

After the second coming and the 1000 year period, and upon the final destruction of the Devil, the Bible states a New Heaven and a New Earth will be made. I now feel that this will take place in a different location in the Universe upon a Planet already existing and waiting for Life. If you look at it in the present context that people currently believe then an ENTIRELY new UNIVERSE would have to be created (after this UNIVERSE is completely destroyed). I do not believe this will be the case. I think the Biblical statement "If you "create" a new EARTH", does not necessarily mean destroying completely the present Earth and making a new one in its' current location. Rather, I believe that all those "left alive" will one day be transported "in the New Jersulaem" from Earth to the NEW Earth which is far, far away and will be in an area of the "New Universe" (new location) that, when one gazes upon the Stars from their new Earth, the "Heavens" will display a completely new view, thus a NEW HEAVEN and a NEW Earth. The Bible describes the "New Jerusalem as a cube shaped 1500 Kilomter sized object placed upon the Earth. More than adequate to take away all those worthy to their new home. Then, this present Earth will be completely destroyed, perhaps as the "Planet" that used to exist between Mars and Jupiter but is now an "asteroid" belt. I also feel that these events have occurred in past history to other civilizations. Maybe Mars was once filled with life and they were all taken away (perhaps to Earth) for a new life. Hmmmm.

 

[Vosh]

Every Halloween I sit in a pumkin patch and wait for the Great Pumpkin to appear and every Halloween I end up dozing off and missing him. This time I'm going to sleep all day and drink 12 cups of coffee. This time I will not miss the Great Pumpkin.

 

[ravenprp]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic. It is certainly a fascinating and complex concept to consider. While the Bible does mention a new heaven and a new earth, the exact details and location of this new creation are not explicitly stated. Therefore, it is open to interpretation and speculation.

I agree with your perspective that the new earth may not necessarily be created in the same location as the current earth. It is possible that it could be in a different part of the universe or even in a different dimension. The idea of a cube-shaped New Jerusalem is also interesting and could symbolize the perfection and completeness of this new creation.

As for the destruction of the current earth, I believe it is possible that it could be transformed and renewed rather than completely destroyed. This could align with the biblical concept of redemption and restoration. However, it is also possible that the current earth will be completely destroyed and replaced with a new one.

Regarding your thoughts on other civilizations and their potential relocation to earth, it is certainly an intriguing idea. It is possible that the events described in the Bible have occurred in past history to other civilizations, but it is also important to remember that the Bible is focused on the redemption and salvation of humanity rather than other civilizations.

In the end, the details of the new heaven and new earth are ultimately unknown and it is up to individual interpretation. What is most important is that we focus on living a life that is pleasing to God and trust in His plan for the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts on this topic.