Formed By a Different Economy

“A New World is Coming” — Artie Lindsey

Isaiah 65:17-25, Revelation 21:1-5, 21:22-22:5

Big Idea

"Live now like God’s new world is coming, because in Jesus, it already has begun."

I. God is making all things new.
Isaiah 65:17
Revelation 21:1 and 5
Live now like God’s new world is coming, because in Jesus, it already has begun.

II. The new creation has begun in Jesus.
1Cor 15:20
2 Cor 5:17
Live now like God’s new world is coming, because in Jesus, it already has begun.

III. God’s new world is filled with His presence, justice, peace and abundance.
Presence - Revelation 21:3, 4
Justice - Isaiah 65:21
Peace - Isaiah 65:25
Abundance - Revelation 22:1-2
Live now like God’s new world is coming, because in Jesus, it already has begun.

IV. The church must live now as a preview of what is coming
A. Receive the hope of God’s coming Kingdom.
B. Refuse to cooperate with the old world wherever it still lives in you
C. Cultivate something that reflects God’s future.
Live now like God’s new world is coming, because in Jesus, it already has begun.

Take Action

1 Corinthians 15:20, 2 Cor 5:17, Revelation 21:26

1. What is the Spirit prompting you to do after hearing God’s word?
2. What part of the old world is God calling you to stop cooperating with?
3. What can you do this week to give someone a glimpse of God’s coming kingdom?
4. How does the promise that Jesus is making all things new change how you live today?
5. Who do you need to share this message with this week?