You’ve Been Living in the New Heavens and New Earth—And No One Told You
6/6/20252 min read
Stop Waiting. You’re Already In!
You were born into the world the prophets only dreamed of.
The new heavens and new earth are not a “someday.” They are your reality.
So why do pastors still tell you to wait?
What Did God Really Promise?
Isaiah gave a picture of something greater:
“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth;
And the former things will not be remembered or come to mind.”
(Isaiah 65:17)
In Israel’s language, “heavens and earth” meant their whole world: covenant, law, temple, and their standing with God (Deuteronomy 4:26, Isaiah 1:2). Isaiah was not promising a new planet. He was pointing to a new covenant.
A Glimpse of the Old World (Before AD 70)
Life before Jesus finished His work looked very different:
Strict Rules: Hundreds of laws dictated food, washing, and rest (Leviticus 11, Numbers 15).
Endless Sacrifices: Sin meant blood. Animals slaughtered daily at the temple (Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10:1-4).
Distant God: Only priests entered holy places, after ritual washing and sacrifice (Exodus 26:33, Hebrews 9:6-8).
One Holy Place: God’s presence locked in the temple (1 Kings 8:10-11).
Heavy Burdens: The law exposed guilt and separation (Romans 3:19-20).
That world was marked by distance. It was waiting for something better.
Jesus’s Plan: A New World for All
Jesus came to end the old order. He predicted the temple’s destruction (Matthew 24:1-2, Luke 21:20-22):
“Do you see all these things? … Not one stone here will be left on another.” (Matthew 24:2)
That prophecy was fulfilled in AD 70. Jerusalem fell. The temple burned. The old world ended. God’s new world began.
The Curtain Torn: At Jesus’s death, the veil split. Access to God was open (Matthew 27:51).
No More Walls: With the temple gone, no building could block His presence (Hebrews 10:19-22, John 14:6).
A New Temple: God now dwells with His people. The church is His temple everywhere (1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:19-22).
The Bible Said the Old World Would Pass Away, and It Did
Prophets and apostles foretold it. Scripture confirmed it.
Isaiah 65:17-25; 66:22 - New world promised
Jeremiah 31:31-34 - New covenant announced
Matthew 24:34-35 - Fulfilled before that generation passed
Hebrews 12:22-28 - Old shaken, new unshakable
2 Peter 3:13 - Righteousness dwelling in the new heavens and earth
Revelation 21:1-3 - God dwelling with man
What Does This New World Look Like?
You are living in it.
You do not travel to Jerusalem to meet God.
You do not bring a lamb to sacrifice.
You do not stand outside wishing you could draw near.
Now:
You speak to God anywhere.
His Spirit is always with you.
The old has gone. The new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:28, Hebrews 8:11).
Stop Waiting. You’re Already In.
The prophets longed for this freedom.
The early church suffered for it.
You were born into it.
So why wait for what is already here?
See It For Yourself
The words of Jesus, prophecy, and history point to one truth: the new heavens and new earth are reality.
Do not just take my word. Test the Scriptures. Weigh the evidence of history. Decide if Jesus has already delivered His promise.