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Annihilation or Transformation? The Historical Theological Debate Christian history has long wrestled with how literally to interpret the transition from the old earth to the new. This has solidified into two primary camps: Annihilation (Re-creation) and Transformation (Renovation). Theological Position Core Premise Key Scriptural Defence Historical Proponents Annihilation (Creatio ex […]

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Will our present Earth be Annihilated or Transformed?

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The concept of the “New Earth” is the ultimate climax of the Christian story. It shows that God does not plan to destroy His creation, but to fix it completely. Many people view heaven as an ethereal, cloud-filled place where spirits float around, but the biblical writers depict a highly […]

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What will the New Earth be like?

A new book “Eco-Incites: Cogent Comments On Creation Care for Such a Time As This” has been released, written by Phillip Donnell, Team Leader of NCNZ. Over the past 25 years, he has emerged as one of New Zealand’s foremost Christian eco commentators. Throughout that period, he has written hundreds […]

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