Podcasts about new creations

In mainstream recovery circles, the adage "Once an addict, always an addict" is commonly accepted. This episode rejects that philosophy as "absolute BS". While the saying originated with good intentions—to encourage sobriety vigilance and set realistic expectations for recovery —it is fundamentally dangerous because it attacks the believer's identity.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters: (00:04) Rejecting the Adage: "Once an Addict, Always an Addict is BS." (01:00) Origin of the Adage in the 12-Step Program. (02:28) Why the Sayings are Not Biblical Truths. (02:47) The Good Intentions: Stay on Guard and Manage Expectations. (04:39) The Fundamental Issue: Identity. (04:55) Rejecting Non-Biblical Labels: "I was an addict, I am not the same person." (05:27) Jesus Did Not Die for You to Maintain the Identity of an Addict. (05:54) Story: The Psychologist Who Rejected the Term "Recovered Addict." (07:29) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17—You Are a New Creation (08:35) Your Identity is Not Based on Your Works or Sobriety (08:52) Practical Step: Mirror Therapy (Pillar 3 of Recovery) (09:25) The Power of Declaring Truth into the "Windows of the Soul." (09:59) Action Step: Practice Mirror Therapy and Reprogram Your Subconscious. (10:48) The Last Relapse Book (Free Resource).

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At the start of the new year, Pastor Nick Ferreiro teaches on following Jesus and what it means to align our lives with Him, examining where our trust is placed and how that shapes the way we live.  

Is new creation here now or must we until Christ’s coming to experience it? If new creation is here now, what does that mean? How can you participate in it? Join me as we consider what it means to be in Christ today. We’ll see that not only has God created a whole new realm through Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension, but also that this new creation spans both heaven and earth.   Listen on Spotify   Listen on Apple Podcasts —— Links —— Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Facebook group, follow on X @RestitutioSF or Instagram @Sean.P.Finnegan Leave a 90 second voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play it out on the air Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here Get Finnegan’s book, Kingdom Journey to learn about God’s kingdom coming on earth as well as the story of how Christianity lost this pearl of great price. Get the transcript of this episode Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library.

Le Seigneur m'a dit, dis au peuple que je veux qu'ils prient dans l'esprit. D'accord ? Je vais vous donner des raisons pourquoi certains d'entre vous ne le faites pas, parce que vous avez été trompés par une pensée trompeuse de l'ennemi. Il y a des situations dans nos vies,...

Introduction 1. Jesus is ... Lord of Creation (v15-17). 2. Jesus is ... Lord of Salvation (v18-20). 3. Jesus is ... Lord of Life (v21-23). Conclusion: This Christmas, don't let the world shrink your view of Jesus. Jesus Christ is God and Lord of all. Let our hearts rejoice at the news of the Saviour's birth. The New Creation began on Christmas day. Give thanks and praise to God for his goodness to us. Worship him - who is the firstborn over all creation.

To become who we were born to be, begins when we believe who Jesus is. Our spirit is reborn and we become new creatures. It then becomes our deepest desire to learn about our identity, our purpose and our destiny. Today's meditation reminds us why we yearn to know more about God, to know God, and therein learn who we really are.Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

Revelation 21:1-5, 9-12, 22-27; 22:1-5

Isaiah 55 Advent    

This sermon concludes the three-week series "God Our Home," connecting the longing for God's presence with the reality of Christmas. We recap that God's desire to dwell with His people is the entire storyline of the Bible—from Eden to the New Creation. However, significant barriers like disobedience, shame, lies, and God's holiness keep us from experiencing this intimacy.The Good News of Christmas is that Jesus came to address every single barrier. He is the "obedience of the one" that makes many righteous. He clothes our shame so we can hide in Him rather than from Him. He reveals the true nature of the Father, dispelling lies. He comes full of grace and truth to make us holy, paying the entrance fee we could never afford. And He empowers us to forgive by first forgiving us.Scripture ReferencesRevelation 21:3: "I will be your God, you will be my people, and I will dwell in your midst."Psalm 22:3: God inhabits the praises of His people.Deuteronomy 8:10-14: A warning not to forget God in times of plenty.John 8:28-29: Jesus' perfect obedience to the Father.Romans 5:19: "For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous."Colossians 3:3: "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God."Hebrews 4:15: We have a High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses.John 14:6-9: Jesus reveals the Father: "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father."John 1:14: The Word became flesh, full of grace and truth.Matthew 6:9-15: The Lord's Prayer, emphasizing forgiveness.Key PointsJesus Addresses Our BarriersDisobedience: Jesus' perfect submission overthrows our rebellion. His obedience is credited to us, making us righteous.Shame: Instead of hiding from God in shame, we can hide in Christ. He clothes us in His righteousness, fully knowing and fully loving us.Lies: Jesus reveals the true nature of the Father, dispelling the enemy's lies about God's character.Holiness: Jesus doesn't lower the standard; He pays the price. He comes full of grace and truth to make us holy and blameless in God's sight.Unforgiveness: We are empowered to forgive others because we have been forgiven a debt we could never pay.How to Not Miss His Presence Like the characters in the first Christmas story who did experience God, we must:Worship: Adore Him to gain perspective and crush comparison.Ponder: Like Mary, treasure God's work in your heart. Be curious and wonder about Him.Seek: Like the Wise Men, actively pursue Him. Don't assume His presence; hunt for it.ConclusionWe don't have to live separated from God. Jesus, Emmanuel, has come to bridge the gap. He has dealt with our sin, shame, and separation so that we can once again stand in the presence of a holy God—not with fear, but with boldness and joy.Calls to ActionInvite Someone: 80% of people are willing to come to church if invited. Use this Christmas season to invite someone to the Fox Theatre service.Worship & Ponder: In the busyness of the season, take time to worship and ponder what Christ has done to bring you near.Come to the Table: As you take communion, reflect on the cost Jesus paid to remove every barrier between you and the Father. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Part 26 in the Colossians Exposition.

Advent is not merely a celebration of past events, but a call to patient endurance, holy longing, and unwavering trust in God's faithfulness, knowing that grace abounds where sin reigns and that Christ's final victory is certain, even in the midst of present trials and the world's opposition.

Bonjour, peuple de Dieu. Gloire à Dieu. Êtes-vous prêts pour la parole ? Les paroles. Nous remercions Dieu pour notre pays, pour notre nation. Beaucoup d'entre nous ont versé leur sang, leur sueur et leurs larmes. Surtout sur la colline de l'armée. On s'entraîne pour être soldat. Une fois dans...

Episode Notes A tender voice beckons. Follow The Christ Child's path and you'll cross over into the land of New Creation.

*This episode was originally published on 9/9/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

In this Christmas message, we unpack the line “He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found.” From Eden to Bethlehem, Calvary to the New Creation, we see how Jesus breaks the curse of sin and brings restoration to every corner of creation. This sermon will deepen your understanding of the gospel story and renew your hope as we look toward Christ's return.

In the fourth episode in the series, Beloved: The Journey of Leaving Egypt, Entering Wilderness, and Awakening as New Creation, our host, Donald E Coleman, uncovers a groundbreaking truth: before Israel existed, before the covenant was formed, before the Law was given—God made a new creation in Abraham.Donald walks listeners through the profound reality that God did not find a people; He formed a people. Abram becomes Abraham. Sarai becomes Sarah. And through them God reveals the pattern He still uses today: identity before performance, calling before destiny, belovedness before mission.This episode will awaken your understanding of what it means to be reborn into Christ and how Abraham's transformation foreshadows your own spiritual journey as a son or daughter of God."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.

This sermon explores the deep longing for God's presence and the obstacles that obscure it. While we often associate God's presence with emotional experiences—tears or goosebumps—He is a constant reality. "Emmanuel" (God with us) is not merely a seasonal Christmas theme; it is the entire storyline of the Bible, from the Garden of Eden to the New Creation. God's relentless pursuit is defined by the promise: "I will be your God, you will be my people, and I will dwell in your midst." However, significant barriers often keep us from experiencing the face of God.Scripture ReferencesGenesis 3:1-13: The Fall, introducing disobedience and hiding.Psalm 51: David's plea not to be cast from God's presence.Isaiah 6:1-5: The confrontation between human sin and God's holiness.Luke 2:41-52: Jesus' parents losing Him by assuming He was in the crowd.Key PointsThe Narrative of Presence The Bible is bookended by God dwelling with man. It begins in Eden, moves through the Tabernacle and Temple, finds its fulfillment in Jesus, continues in the Church through the Holy Spirit, and culminates in the New Creation where no temple is needed.Seven Barriers to IntimacyDisobedience: Sin naturally creates distance.Hiding & Shame: Guilt says "I did something bad"; shame says "I am bad," causing us to hide from God.Lies: The enemy deceives us about God's character and the severity of sin.Holiness: God's unapproachable light exposes our darkness (Isaiah 6).Unforgiveness: Jesus teaches that holding grudges hinders our prayers.Busyness: Prosperity often leads us to forget the God who blessed us.Presumption: Like Mary and Joseph, we can travel days assuming Jesus is with us in the "religious crowd" without actually consulting Him.ConclusionDuring the holidays, we celebrate God being with us, but the pressing question is: Are we with Him? It is dangerous to assume His presence while living distracted, disobedient, or unforgiving lives. Jesus came to remove every barrier—sin, shame, and separation—so that we could once again walk face-to-face with God.Calls to ActionStop Hiding: Come out of isolation. Confess your sin and let God cover your shame.Check Your Assumptions: Don't assume God is with you just because you are at church. Actively seek His face daily.Release Unforgiveness: Let go of grudges that block your experience of God's nearness. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Pastor Peter Morton brings the second part of the series 'Overcomer' - looking at how our status as a new creation sets us free from our old lives, and the victim mindset. 

What does grace change in your life? In this episode of Charis Daily, Daniel Bennett explores seven profound transformations that occur when you're born again—moving from death to life, and from despair to hope.

Êtes-vous prêts pour la parole de Dieu ? Très bien, je vais vous dire quelque chose, d'accord ? Aujourd'hui, je vais vous partager quelque chose de très glorieux. Souvenez-vous de ceci quand vous lisez votre Bible. L'Ancien Testament est en réalité le Nouveau Testament caché. Le Nouveau Testament est en...

Sermon for the Midweek of Advent 2 Wednesday, 10 December A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

In Christ, we are a new creation! All old things have passed away and we are completely new. A fresh start, a new beginning in Christ!The Bible says that “as a man thinks so is he.” What you think is based upon what you believe. What you believe is based upon what you hear - for faith comes by hearing! As we embark on this brand new study, we will see who we are in Christ! To know who you are in Christ is ALL that matters. Once you know who you are in Christ, the lies of the devil and the opinions of man (including your own) fall to the wayside. If you prayed the prayer of Salvation please fill out this form so that we can mail you a free gift!https://gospeltabernacle.breezechms.com/form/salvationIf you would like to check out all our resources, send a message, or sow a seed into the ministry work please visit: https://www.faithformygeneration.com

Ps Peter Morton begins our series 'Overcomer' - looking at how our status as a new creation sets us free from our old lives, and the victim mindset.  

In this sermon on the second Sunday of Advent, pastor Joel connects Ezekiel's vision of two sticks joined together to the Christmas story, showing how Jesus is the Shepherd King who comes to stay. This message shows us how only Jesus Christ heals division and offers true belonging, and it encourages Christians to live in unity, holiness, and hope as they wait for the New Creation.

Discover the power of a joyful sound! Daniel discusses how true worship arises from a heart filled with grace, supported by scriptures like Colossians 3:16 and Psalm 89:15.

In the third episode in the series, Beloved: The Journey of Leaving Egypt, Entering Wilderness, and Awakening as New Creation, our host, Donald E. Coleman, reveals how Abraham's journey is the archetype for every believer's spiritual path. What Abraham walked physically, we now walk spiritually.From famine to Egypt, from wilderness to promise, Abraham's story uncovers the hidden rhythms of God's Agape, leading us from old identities into new creation. With deep spiritual insight and contemplative tenderness, Donald helps listeners understand modern Egypt—the systems, pressures, and saboteur-driven identities shaping the soul today—and invites them to walk the same faith-filled journey Abraham walked.Prepare for a teaching that connects ancient Scripture to your present moment with unusual clarity and compassion."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.

Matthew 1 opens with a family tree full of broken stories, showing us that God is launching a new Genesis in Jesus, and everyone - no matter their past is invited in.

This sermon addresses the deep ache for "home" we feel during the holidays—a longing for the permanent and perfect that the world cannot satisfy. This desire points to the central theme of Scripture: Emmanuel, God with us. This is not just a Christmas slogan; it is the entire storyline of the Bible, from the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem.Scripture ReferencesGenesis 1-3: Eden, the first temple where God walked with humanity.Exodus 25:8 & 29:45: God commands a sanctuary be built so He may dwell among His people.1 Kings 8:10-11: The glory of the Lord fills Solomon's Temple.John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."1 Corinthians 3:16: "Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst?"Revelation 21:1-27: The New Creation, where God dwells with man permanently.Key PointsThe Journey of God's Presence The Bible traces God's dwelling place through history:Eden: The original design where God walked with man.The Tabernacle/Temple: "Mini-Edens" where God's glory dwelt, guarded by boundaries.Jesus: The true Temple; God in the flesh.The Church: Today, the Holy Spirit fills believers. We are the temple of God.New Creation: The final stop where heaven and earth merge, and there is no temple because God's presence is everywhere.You Are a Priest on Duty Just as Adam was called to "work and keep" the garden, and priests were called to minister in the temple, believers are a "priesthood" called to keep and cultivate the presence of God. Every believer houses the Holy Spirit and has a ministry to the Lord that will last forever.Longing for Home is Longing for God Our holiday homesickness is actually a spiritual longing for the New Creation. Earthly pleasures are just appetizers (or "little pink spoons") meant to arouse our desire for the real thing: face-to-face communion with God.ConclusionWe are currently living as temples of the Holy Spirit, the "embassies" of the coming Kingdom. The next event on God's timeline is the return of Christ and the establishment of the New Jerusalem, where we will finally be "home" with Him forever. Until then, our purpose is to house and cultivate His presence in a world that desperately needs Him.Calls to ActionCultivate His Presence: Ask yourself, "How am I tending to the presence of God in my life?" Make time for "face time" with Him amidst the holiday busyness.Be Filled with the Spirit: Instead of being filled with wine, fear, or greed this season, intentionally ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).Clean House: Remember you are God's temple. If there are habits or thoughts that grieve the Spirit, clean them out to honor His presence. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Christmas isn't just the story of a baby in a manger. It's the story of a God who refused to give up on Eden. In Eden, we lost access to the Tree of Life. In the temple, we only saw glimpses of it. At the Cross, the true Tree of Life hung on a tree of death. And in the New Creation, the Tree of Life stands at the center of the world Jesus will restore. This message walks through the entire story—from Genesis to Revelation—to show how Christmas is God stepping into our exile to bring us home. #TreeOfLife #TreesOfChristmas #TheGreaterStory #JesusIsLife #ChristmasAtPCC

Paul writes in his own hand

Paul writes in his own hand

Oh oh oh ! Je ne suis pas le Père Noël. Gloire à Dieu. Merci Seigneur. Prenez un instant pour saluer ceux autour de vous. Amen. Parce que pendant les trois heures qui viennent... Non, je plaisante. Je vais conclure rapidement. Ce sera probablement l'un des sermons les plus courts...

N.T. Wright returns to the podcast for round three—no Malibu rooftop this time, but plenty of theological fireworks. We dig into Tom's new book on Ephesians, starting with why he thinks the scholarly consensus dismissing Pauline authorship is more about 19th-century German liberal Protestant hangover than good historical work. From there, we get into the real meat: Ephesians isn't answering the question "how do I get to heaven?" It's painting this massive cosmic picture of God's plan to unite heaven and earth in Christ—and the church's wild vocation to be what Tom calls "a small working model of new creation." We talk about how Western Christianity has shrunk Paul's vision into individual soul-sorting when the text is way more interested in what it looks like when formerly irreconcilable people come together as one new humanity. Tom pushes back on how both conservatives and liberals read their politics into the text, and we wrestle with the marriage passage in chapter 5 as the theological climax of the letter (not the culture war flashpoint we've made it). We close with a beautiful reflection on Ephesians 6 as an Advent text—the church holding the line between Christ's victory and his return. Plus, Tom's grandson sings in the New College Oxford choir, and honestly, that's the kind of intergenerational beauty Ephesians is pointing toward. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Prof. N.T. (Tom) Wright is Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world's leading Bible scholars, with expertise in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity, the New Testament, and Biblical Studies. He is also Emeritus Professor at the University of St. Andrews and the former Bishop of Durham. Tom's Previous Visits to the Podcast Devilpalooza NT Wright Talks Jesus and the scholars who discuss him UPCOMING ONLINE ADVENT CLASS w/ Diana Butler Bass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us for a transformative four-week Advent journey exploring how the four gospels speak their own revolutionary word against empire—both in their ancient context under Roman occupation and for our contemporary world shaped by capitalism, militarism, and nationalism.  This course invites you into an alternative calendar and rhythm. We'll discover how these ancient texts of resistance offer wisdom for our own moment of political turmoil, economic inequality, and ecological crisis. This class is donation-based, including 0. You can sign-up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.HomebrewedClasses.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are new creations in Christ, and that means we will use tech differently. The question is, which tech needs to be redeemed, and which needs to be removed?Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LSF1Qk 

Brett Vanderzee preaches a sermon on Galatians 6:1-18 in a series entitled "Galatians: Faith Working Through Love."

Comment allez-vous ? Vous savez tous que nous vivons dans les derniers temps, n'est-ce pas ? Et nous attendons avec impatience la venue de notre Seigneur Jésus. Dans la Bible, dans les Écritures, dans le Nouveau Testament, c'est l'espérance biblique. Elpis, en grec. Alors le terme biblique, l'espérance biblique, désigne...

This morning begins the Season of Advent as we light the candle of Hope. This podcast begins with a brief Parish finance update from Jordan, and a homily is then shared by Ansley Thompson.

New Creation | Pastor Matthew Medick | 11/30/2025 by Redeeming Love Church

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Travis Rymer preaches "New Creations" from Colossians 3:5-17, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

 In this closing message of The Game of Life series, discover how resurrection hope speaks into our deepest grief. When life feels like “checkmate,” God is not finished—the King always has one more move. 

Summary: This message invites us to see communion as a joyful thanksgiving feast where we gratefully remember the costly sacrifice of Jesus, receive forgiveness and freedom, embrace our new identity in God's family, and look forward with hope to His return.Title: The Great ThanksgivingDate: 11/23/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 – The Table Is Not a Funeral03:25 – Snoopy, Turkey & Perspective06:40 – Eucharist Means Thanksgiving09:55 – Food Sets the Stage for Celebration13:20 – The High Cost of Communion16:45 – You're Invited Into God's Family20:10 – New Creation & True Freedom24:05 – One Loaf, One Body28:15 – From Mourning to Celebration32:40 – Preparing Hearts for Communion

This powerful exploration of Revelation 21-22 challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about heaven and our eternal destiny. Rather than a distant escape plan, we discover that God's ultimate vision is restoration, not evacuation. The Greek word 'kainos' reveals that God isn't making all new things, but making all things new—like refurbishing that old Camaro or restoring vintage furniture. This isn't about abandoning creation; it's about God finishing what He started in Genesis. We learn that earth, not heaven, is our true home—not as it is now, but as it will be when heaven comes down. The imagery of New Jerusalem as both bride and city shows us we're not just saved, we're wanted in covenant love. God personally wipes away our tears, dwells among us, and invites us into the restored Holy of Holies where we become a royal priesthood. The Tree of Life, once forbidden, becomes ours for healing. Most remarkably, we don't retire in paradise—we reign with Christ. This gives us both a future hope that sustains us through life's plot twists and a living hope that empowers us to bring heaven down today. Our names written in the Lamb's Book of Life aren't an honor roll but a paid debt, reminding us that heaven is for the purchased, not the perfect.

As we reach the climactic conclusion of Revelation, we encounter something breathtaking: the consummation of all things, where every dream finds fulfillment and we live eternally with Christ. This isn't just about destruction and recreation—it's about restoration and renewal. The Greek word 'kainos' reveals that God isn't creating all new things, but making all things new. Like a master craftsman taking what exists and intensifying, glorifying, and customizing it beyond recognition, God is preparing to transform both us and all creation. Christ's resurrection body gives us a preview—recognizable yet capable of extraordinary things we never imagined possible. Our own bodies will be transformed to be like His glorious body, and all creation groans in anticipation of this renewal. The new creation will be both garden and city, combining the best of peaceful paradise and vibrant culture. Nations will bring their glory into it, suggesting that the unique gifts of every culture and people will be preserved and perfected. This vision challenges our shallow notions of heaven as ethereal cloud-sitting. Instead, we're promised a tangible, physical, relational reality where there's no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. The question that pierces our hearts is this: Would we be satisfied with a perfect heaven if Christ weren't there? Our honest answer reveals the true condition of our souls and whether we treasure the Giver more than His gifts.

In Christ we are new creations (2 Cor. 5:17), and that must change the way we parent our children. We must speak gently, act rightly, be generous with our time, energy, and resources, and think of our children the way God thinks of us. This is an act of the will, for sure, but it's only truly possible through the active working of God's Holy Spirit giving us the heart and will to love as he calls us.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49fQFyl