The World is Passing Away

The World is Passing Away

Jesus declared in Matthew 24:35 (ESV) and Mark 13:31 and Luke 21:33 that “Heaven and earth will pass away.” Both Paul and John indicated that “the world is passing away” (1 Corinthians 7:31; 1 John 2:17). Scripture does not hesitate to inform us that the world has a limited duration, a duration that will come to an end on “the day of the Lord” (2 Peter 3:10). So, what exactly will happen on “the day of the Lord,” when will it take place, and what is expected of us in the meantime?

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2 PETER 3:8-10

But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.