2 Peter 3:10-13
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”
King James Version
After the dissolution of the present order by fire, Peter directs hope to the promised new heavens and new earth in which righteousness dwells.
Fulfillment References
Isaiah 65:17 Revelation 21:1 Isaiah 66:22 Romans 8:21
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe promise of a righteous new creation motivates apostolic holiness (v.11); the God who judges by fire also makes all things new.
JewishDraws on Isaiah 65-66's 'new heavens and new earth'; Judaism anticipates a renewed creation in the age to come (olam ha-ba).
CatholicThe renewal — not annihilation — of creation, consummated as the dwelling of righteousness.
ProtestantThe believer's hope beyond present judgment; whether creation is renewed or replaced, righteousness dwells.
OrthodoxThe transfiguration of creation, the cosmos renewed and deified in Christ, fulfilling Isaiah's promise.
DispensationalThe eternal state following the millennium and final judgment — the everlasting new creation.
AcademicScholars connect 2 Peter to Isaiah 65-66 and cosmic-renewal expectation, answering scoffers who doubted the Parousia.
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