The Now and the Not Yet

I am not sure why we make the space here.

O. T. Expectation	The Now (The Kingdom)	And	The Not Yet
Redeemer	Gen. 3:15, Is. 7:14, Is. 53	Zach 9:9-10
Kingdom of God	Psalm 97:1	Psalm 96:10, Is. 9:6-7
New Covenant	Jer. 31:31-34
Restoration of Israel		Ez. 36: 24-38, Is. 35:1-10
Outpouring of the Spirit	Joel 2:28-29
Day of the Lord	Joel 2:32	Is. 13:9-11	Zep. 1:14-18
New Heavens and New Earth	<-------	- Is. 11: 1-10 -	------>
			Is. 65:17-25

New Testament Hope

• Eph 1:11-14
• II Cor 5:1-10
• Rom 8:15-23

Heidleberg Catechism(1563)

Question 57

Question 57. What comfort does the "resurrection of the body" afford thee?

Answer: That not only my soul after this life shall be immediately taken up to Christ its head; (a) but also, that this my body, being raised by the power of Christ, shall be reunited with my soul, and made like unto the glorious body of Christ. (b)

(a) Luke 16:22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Philip.1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philip.1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: (b) 1 Cor.15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 1 Cor.15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: Job 19:26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Philip.3:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

Q. 86. What is the communion in glory with Christ, which the members of the invisible church enjoy immediately after death?

A. The communion in glory with Christ, which the members of the invisible church enjoy immediately after death is, in that their souls are then made perfect in holiness, and received into the highest heavens, where they behold the face of God in light and glory, waiting for the full redemption of their bodies, which even in death continue united to Christ, and rest in their graves as in their beds, till at the last day they be again united to their souls. Whereas the souls of the wicked are at their death cast into hell, where they remain in torments and utter darkness, and their bodies kept in their graves, as in their prisons, till the resurrection and judgment of the great day.

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The New Earth

What would you love about living on the earth forever?

New Earth in Scripture:

Revelation 21: 1-4 & Revelation 22

Biblical Principles

• Humans were made for the earth.
• Dominion over the earth
• The total work fo Christ is nothing less than to redeem the entire creation from the effects of sin. Hoekema, p.275
• As Israel was widened to the church, the promised land is widened to the whole earth.

Old Testament Prophecy

• Is. 2:1-4
• How does this thought increase your hope for eternity?
  
• Is.11:1-9
• Joel 2:21-32, 3:17-18

The Last Judgment

Belgic Confession: Article 37, The Last Judgment

http://www.reformed.org/documents/index.html?mainframe=http://www.reformed.org/documents/BelgicConfession.html

Finally we believe, according to God's Word, that when the time appointed by the Lord is come (which is unknown to all creatures) and the number of the elect is complete, our Lord Jesus Christ will come from heaven, bodily and visibly, as he ascended, with great glory and majesty, to declare himself the judge of the living and the dead. He will burn this old world, in fire and flame, in order to cleanse it.

...the faithful and elect will be crowned with glory and honor. The Son of God will "confess their names"...

So we look forward to that great day with longing in order to enjoy fully the promises of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

Westminister Larger Catechism

http://www.reformed.org/documents/index.html?mainframe=http://www.reformed.org/documents/larger1.html
Question 38: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God?

Answer: It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God's justice, procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies, and bring them to everlasting salvation.

Question 39: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?

Answer: It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.

A View of End Times

The Last Judgement from the Belgic Confession, click here, then see The Last Judgement -- Article 37l

Views of the end times:
http://www.aracnet.com/~wing/esc_chrt.htm.