What is the new heaven and new earth?
The new heaven and new earth are God’s promised future — a renewed creation where he dwells with his people, free from sin, death, and sorrow. It is the believer’s ultimate hope.
The Bible ends not with the destruction of everything but its renewal. John sees ‘a new heaven and a new earth’ and the holy city where ‘God’s dwelling place is now among the people’ (Revelation 21:1–3).
In this restored creation, ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain’ (Revelation 21:4). The curse of sin is undone and all things are made new.
This is the Christian hope: not floating spirits, but resurrected life in a renewed world with God forever. It gives believers confidence and comfort amid present suffering.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.