Genesis Revelation

1:1 - Creation of earth 21:1 - New earth
1:3 & 16 - Creation of sunlight 21:23 - No sun
1:5 - Darkness divided/night 22:3 - No night
1:10 Creation of seas 21:1 - No more sea
3:14-17 - Curse pronounced 22:3 - Curse removed
3:17 - Pain, death and sorrow 21:4 - No more tears, death, or sorrow
3:24 - Paradise removed 22:14 - Man fully restored to the new paradise


Terms to Understand

Three levels of heaven (today)
New heaven/new earth
New Jerusalem

The New Earth (Revelation 21:1-27)

New - v.1
Prepared - v.2
Relational - v.3
Perfect - v. 4-5
Fulfilling - v. 6
Restricted - v. 8
Magnificent - v. 11-21
Supreme - v. 23
Righteous - v. 24-27

Anticipating the New Earth
Revelation 21

1. You will never miss your old life.
2. You will not become an angel.
3. You will never be tempted again.
4. You will have a job you love.
5. You will experience the best of your emotions.
6. You will recognize other people.
7. Your deepest desires will be made complete.
8. Heaven is the “perfect earth” rather than “a place in the sky.”