All Things New

Summary

In this sermon, the pastor explores the biblical concept of a "new heaven and new earth" from Revelation 21, challenging traditional cultural views of heaven as a distant, ethereal destination. Using Martin Luther King's vision as a metaphorical framework, the sermon argues that God's ultimate plan is not escape from earth, but restoration and renewal of creation, demonstrating how understanding our destination impacts how we live today. The key scripture reference is Revelation 21:1, which describes a "new heaven and new earth" that represents God's redemptive plan to make all things right and restore what was broken by sin. The practical takeaway is that knowing where God is taking all things should give believers hope, purpose, and motivation to live differently in the present.