Old Becomes New

How does the Christian story end?

Revelation 21:1

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

The Christian story ends with nothing less than a new creation.

Revelation 21:2

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

The Christian story ends with a wedding.

Revelation 21:3

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.”

The Christian story ends with fellowship with God.

Revelation 21:4

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

The Christian story ends with scars, but no wounds.

Revelation 21:5-6a

And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.”

The Christian story’s ending has already begun.

Revelation 21:6b

“… To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.”

The Christian story ends with satisfaction.