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  Date / Time: 6/14/2009 4:13 PM UTC

  Will the Earth Be Destroyed
  

  Today as I sit here to write the latest of our teaching ministry, I was moved by the Lord to write concerning planet earth and God’s purpose for the earth. So many today teach that we will all be taken to Heaven and that the earth and the Heavens will be dissolved or burned away with fire. So often they misquote this very famous verse found in 2 Peter 3:7 (NKJV) But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. Is this verse of scripture teaching the Heavens and Earth will be destroyed as part of God’s judgement of the wicked? So many teach this but cannot prove this to be true when examined in light of other scriptures. The Sun is a literal ball of fire with explosions on it’s surface more powerful than any atomic bomb detonated or created by mankind, yet it is not destroyed. Many stars and solar systems have suns and stars that are burning fires yet no consumed.

   

  Peter speaks of them world that then was in this same chapter that stood in the water and out of the water and that the world that then existed perished. We know the earth the land or ground didnt perish, seeing we are living on the same earth Noah stood on. What was it then that perished that the Apostle called the earth? It was mans system of governments and religious devotions that was destroyed along with mans wickedness and sinfulness. Peter also said the heavens that were of old and the earth stood out of the water and in the water. 2 Peter 3: 5-7 (NKJV) 5 For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, 6 by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. 7 But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. Notice the heavens here at earth reserved for fire until the judgement and perdition of ungodly men is not speaking of the literal heavens and earth.

   

  Lets look at all three periods of human history. Peter wrote speaking about the world that then was standing in the water and out of the water (2 peter 3:6). This is speaking of the world that persished during the flood of Noah. Noah and his family were saved but the world peroshed. What was it that was destroyed. All flesh both human and animal as wellas the old social orders and governments they too were destroyed by the flood. The Heavens and earth which now are Peter says have by the Word been kept in store reserved unto fire against the day of judgement and perdition of ungodly men. This Heaven we see when we look up is the same heaven Noah looked up into. This earth we stand and walk on is the same earth Noah walked on. This earth will never be destroyed. The world system of that first earth age or the world that then was perished but heaven and earth remained and is referred to as the Heavens and earth which are now or as Paul calls it this present evil world (Galatians 1:4) and when Jesus comes the Heavens will pass away with a great noise which is the sounding of the last trump or the trumpet of God.

   

  Paul said he was caught up into paradise and this is the third period of man’s history Peter was speaking of and Peter said we look according to His promise for a new heaven and earth where dwells righteousness. This will be a time when man is under the perfect Government of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6) who will cause this heaven to pass away and a new Heaven to be created. Satan right now has built his kingdom in the heavens and is the prince of the powers of the air. (Ephesians 2:1-2NKJV) 1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience. Paul also declares we dont fight flesh and blood but the devil and spiritual wickedness. (Ephesians 6:12 NKJV) 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

   

  The new Heaven will be a Heaven where Christ rules and reigns in righteousness and satans kingdom which is now presently the power of the air or atmosphere will pass away with the shout of the voice of the archangel and the trumpet of God and the dead will be raised and those living will be caught up with them to be with Jesus in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air which is the greek word AER which means the atmospheric region. Look it up for yourselves in your strongs concordance Greek section # 109. When the Last trumpet sounds the Lord will return and the dead and living saints of God will be changed and put om immortallity ( 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 1 Corinthians 15: 51-54).

  The Heavens being on fire is symbolic for God’s Judgement on satans kingdom and on the wicked. ( 2 Thessalonians 1: 8 NKJV) in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Peter also talks about the elements melting with fervent heat. The word elements here is the same word rudiments or the basic principles of this world as found in Colossians 2: 8 and 20. (Colossians 2: 8 ) Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. (Colossians 2:20) Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances. The elements or rudiments of this world that will be destroyed is sin and everything it encompasses. I know this is not popular teaching but it is truth. This earth and the atmosphere we call heaven will not pass away but heaven satans spiritual seat and the earth man’s social systems, governments and sin will.

   

  The bible declares in Ecclesiastes 1:4 (NKJV) One generation passes away, and another generation comes; But the earth abides forever.

   

  Jesus told us the meek will inherit the earth ( Matthew 5: 5). God created the earth to be inhabited. Isaiah 45:18 (NKJV) For thus says the LORD, Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who formed the earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in vain, Who formed it to be inhabited: “ I am the LORD, and there is no other. The earth will abide forever. Psalm 104:5 (NKJV) You who laid the foundations of the earth, So that it should not be moved forever. Psalm 119:90 (NKJV) Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.

   

  The wicked will be cut off from the earth but the righteous will inherit the earth. Psalms 37:9-11(NKJV) 9 For evildoers shall be cut off;

  But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth .10 For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more;Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more. 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth,And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

   

  Proverbs 2:21-22 (NKJV)21 For the upright will dwell in the land, And the blameless will remain in it; 22 But the wicked will be cut off from the earth, And the unfaithful will be uprooted from it.

   

  All the ends of the earth will see the salvation of God and and praise and reverence Jehovah forever. Isaiah 52:10(NKJV) The LORD has made bare His holy arm In the eyes of all the nations; And all the ends of the earth shall see The salvation of our God. Psalms 67:7(NKJV)God shall bless us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. And I close declaring the words of the Apostle Peter as well as the Prophet Isaiah. 2 Peter 3:13(NKJV)Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Isaiah 65:17(NKJV)For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; And the former shall not be remembered or come to mind. Isaiah 66:22(NKJV)“ For as the new heavens and the new earth Which I will make shall remain before Me,” says the LORD, “ So shall your descendants and your name remain.

   

  Revelation 21:1-5(NKJV)1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me,“Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

   

  I hope this study has blessed and encouraged you.

  In Christ Jesus.

  Bro. Josh Sparks.

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