World, as redeemed

Though fallen, the world is offered the hope of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ.

This world has an end

It is temporary

1 Peter 1:24 See also Isaiah 40:6–7; Matthew 5:18, Matthew 24:35 parallels Mark 13:31, Luke 21:33; 1 Corinthians 7:31; Hebrews 1:10–12, Hebrews 12:26–27

For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

It is under God's judgment

Isaiah 13:13 See also Isaiah 34:4, Isaiah 51:6; Joel 2:30–31; 2 Peter 3:10; 1 John 2:17; Revelation 20:11

Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger.

Through Jesus Christ there is redemption and renewal for the world

For humanity

1 John 2:2 See also Matthew 1:21; John 1:29, John 3:16–17; Romans 5:18; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19

He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

For creation

Romans 8:19–21 See also Matthew 24:7–8 parallels Mark 13:8, Luke 21:10–11; Colossians 1:20

The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

The promise of a new heaven and a new earth

2 Peter 3:13 See also Isaiah 65:17; 1 Corinthians 15:24–28; Ephesians 1:10; Revelation 21:1–4

But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.