Part 3: A Time of Plenty
4. What will there be plenty of?
a) Life
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:28 For further study see Titus 1:2 and John 3:15.
b) Singing
“Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.” Isaiah 51:11 For further study see Isaiah 24:14.
c) Joy and Gladness
“Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.” Isaiah 51:11 For further study see Isaiah 61:3.
d) Substance
“For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.” Hebrews 10:34 For further study see Jeremiah 31:12.
e) An Incorruptible World
“To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,” 1 Peter 1:4 For further study see Isaiah 45:17.
f) Peace
“And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.” Isaiah 54:13 For further study see Isaiah 54:14.
5. What occupation will God’s people have on the new earth?
“And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.” Isaiah 65:21 For further study see Isaiah 65:22.
6. Where will God live?
“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.” Revelation 21:3