A WHOLE NEW WORLD! (Isaiah 65:17-25)
THE NEW WORLD MANIFESTO:
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Healing for the nations (v17)
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Restoration of joy and gladness (v18)
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Removal of all causes of tears and distress (v19)
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Guaranteed fulfilment (v20)
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Perfect justice – with no exceptions (v20)
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A satisfying and enjoyable society (v21)
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Stability to live life ‘to the max’ (v22)
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No more tragedy or terror (v23)
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Accessibility to God brings harmony and unity (v24)
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Sin defeated so no damage or destruction (v25)
KEY ISSUES:
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God finds great delight in creation and recreation
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We are commanded to rejoice and be glad in what He has done
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What God delights in is that we delight in Him