Greetings brothers and sisters in Christ,
Last Sunday, I made mention of a 2014 article I used to help develop the sermon called: Creation to New Creation.
Much of the content referenced came from the article by Rev. Dr. Paul Raabe. The article is called: “Daddy, Will Animals Be In Heaven?” The Future New Earth. It is published by the Concordia Journal. Should you desire to read it, you can find the article HERE.
Much of the point of this sermon was to encourage us, as Scripture paints a wonderful future for God’s children. Of most importance, our future will be in the presence of Christ Jesus, living without sin on a recreated earth, much like it was in the Garden of Eden before sin entered the world.
I found this to be a fascinating read, one that gives absolute and informed hope of the resurrection of our bodies and a new life forever on a new globe we’ll call home. As I mentioned in my sermon, Scripture tells us plainly that animals will be part of our new life on this new recreated globe. These animals will no longer be predators of the flesh.
Won’t it be so fun to run your hands through the mane of a lion without any fear? That’s one of my 1000’s of longings in the coming eschatological realities of all time. Enjoy the read.
- Pastor Mark
