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51. The New Heaven and New Earth

Revelation 21:1-27

Teach the Text

J. Scott Duvall

... a radically new creation (cf. Mark 13:31; 2 Pet. 3:10–13; 1 Cor. 7:31; Heb. 12:27; 1 John 2:17), but implies a transformation that fulfills the original creation (e.g., the new Eden; cf. Rom. 8:19–22). There is both continuity and discontinuity, similar to the pattern established with Jesus’s resurrection body (see “Theological Insights” below). In the new creation, there will be no more sea, a common symbol of evil (e.g., 13:1 = 12:18 NRSV = 12:17 ESV).2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem ...

52. The Resurrection and Marriage

Luke 20:27-40

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... for his brother), they imply that a future resurrection is out of the question. If a wife had seven such husbands, to which husband would she be married in the resurrection? Jesus’s answer has two parts. (1) The Sadducees fail to see the discontinuity between this age and the age to come. Marriage and procreation are a vital part of earthly life to preserve the human race, but in the coming kingdom there will be no institution of marriage. People will be like angels. This does not necessarily mean ...

53. An Allegorical Appeal

Galatians 4:21-31

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... in the promise to Abraham (see Genesis 16). So also, the covenantal promises to Abraham had not included the law (which he already stated to have become necessary only because of human sin; see Gal. 3:19; Rom. 5:20). Thus, rather than being discontinuous with the promises of Abraham, the gospel of grace is fully aligned with those original promises. As if to further enhance the point, Paul recites a prophecy of Isaiah concerning Israel’s restoration from the captivity of Babylon (Isa. 54:1). While the ...

54. Eternity: The New Jerusalem

Revelation 21:1-27

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... new has come (2 Cor. 5:17), the first heaven and first earth “have passed away” (the Greek verb parēlthon [“passed away”] in 2 Cor. 5:17 is virtually identical to the term apēlthon [“passed away”] used in Rev. 21:1)—that is, they have discontinued in their current condition because God is restructuring the old created order into a new state of glory (cf. Rom. 8:19–22; Gal. 6:15; Col. 1:15–18). Creation changes without losing its former identity and becomes “a new heaven and a new earth ...

55. Gratitude and Coping

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Tom Garrison

... learning what it does to our physical cells, we do know something of what it does to the human spirit — it encourages the strategy of escapism as a way of coping with difficulty. If this be true, then long after the use of the drugs themselves may be discontinued "a melody may linger on," and it could be an infinitely sad one, for escapism as a way of doing life is tragically inadequate, and if one persists down this road long enough it can only lead to deeper emptiness. I found this to be a very wise ...

56. The Resurrection of Christ

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... , the others, so that the vivid birthing image does not fit precisely, for it suggests an early or a short-term delivery. The point of the image, however, seems to be the violent intervening character of the call that Paul experienced, a discontinuous development that produced unforeseen results. Thus, Paul aims at communicating the abnormal manner in which he became an apostle, although in this context his chief concern is to underscore the validity of the reports of the encounters of the apostles with the ...

57. Jesus Questioned about Fasting

Matthew 9:14-17

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... of the early church (Filson, p. 140; Green, p. 104). The argument is only as strong as one’s conviction that Jesus would not have been able at this point in his ministry to predict his own demise. Two illustrations from everyday life point up the essential discontinuity between the old forms of worship in Judaism and the new spirit of the messianic age. No one takes a piece of un-shrunk (Gk. agnaphos) cloth to patch a hole in an old garment, because upon washing it would shrink and tear away, leaving the ...

58. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

Daniel 2:1-23

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... to Daniel in a vision (2:19). That Daniel receives a vision here is significant. Commentators often make a big distinction between Daniel 1–6, where Daniel interprets the visions of others, and Daniel 7–12, where he has his own visions. While that discontinuity is not without merit, there is more continuity between Daniel 2–6 and 7 than is often acknowledged. It is true that Daniel’s vision here is for the purpose of interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, but it is a vision nevertheless. This lends ...

59. Army Divisions

1 Chronicles 27:1-15

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... of self-categorization that we witness in the texts under discussion could have been motivated by the need for optimal distinctiveness. This process of self-categorization, which builds on continuity with other groups in society but also clarifies the discontinuities, would help the group described in this section in Chronicles reach a better understanding of their own distinct role and status and would certainly assist in imposing that understanding on society. Additional Notes 23:1–27:34 Until fairly ...

60. Officers of the Tribes

1 Chronicles 27:16-24

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

61. The King's Overseers

1 Chronicles 27:25-34

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

62. Rebuilding the Temple

Ezra 3:7-13

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

... was responsible for laying it in the later period. The second tradition, in Ezra 5:16, says that Sheshbazzar laid it during Cyrus’ reign. There is no reason to doubt either tradition. The attribution of the renewed task to Zerubbabel indicates that the earlier, discontinued work was overlooked after such a lapse of time. The narrator evidently merged the two traditions, taking his cue from 2:2, as in 3:2. Perhaps he was influenced by the prediction in Isaiah 44:28 that Cyrus would order the laying of ...

63. The Story of Noah Retold

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... the face of the earth?" And Noah said: "They have been delivered unto the wrong address but should arrive on Friday." And the Lord said: "How about the unicorns, and the fowls of the air by sevens?" And Noah wrung his hands and wept, saying: "Lord, unicorns are a discontinued line; thou canst not get them for love nor money. And fowls of the air are sold only in half-dozens. Lord, Lord, Thou knowest how it is." And the Lord in His wisdom said: "Noah, my son, I knowest. Why else dost thou think I have caused ...

He is so old that his blood type was discontinued.

Bill Dana

65. On Account of My Throat

Humor

"I have discontinued long talks on account of my throat," the speaker remarked. "Several members have threatened to cut it."

66. Now is the Day of Salvation

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... was drawn upon important letters the figure of a man suspended from a gallows. Beneath was this ominous warning: “Haste, post, haste! Haste for thy life!” A number of riders did suffer death because of their inefficiency, but in the 19th century the practice was discontinued. However, the old expression still remains as a reminder that the king’s business is involved! (3) Paul writes, “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” Paul implores us to take the step of ...

67. A Trick Resurrection

Luke 20:27-38

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... Sadducees tended to be friendly toward their conquerors. Jesus’ reply to the Sadducees was two-fold in nature. First of all he pointed out that there will be no connection between this life and the future life, in fact, there will be a radical discontinuity. Relationships won’t be the same. There will be no marriage in heaven. Human existence will be more like the angels. Second, Jesus referred to the story of Moses and the burning bush, recorded in Exodus, Chapter 3 which was part of their scriptures ...

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