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New Creation

καινὴ κτίσις · Kainē Ktisis

New Creation describes God's ultimate restoration and renewal of creation, as well as the transformed life already inaugurated in those who belong to Messiah.

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Grafted Bible Dictionary

Definition

New earth, life, humanity, and ordered world into existence.">Creation describes God's ultimate restoration and renewal of creation, as well as the transformed life already inaugurated in those who belong to Messiah.

Tanakh Background

Isaiah anticipates:
"new heavens and a new earth."
See:
• Isaiah 65:17
• Isaiah 66:22
This prophetic vision includes:
• restoration
• peace
• Jerusalem
• worship
• renewed creation

Apostolic Writings

Yeshua whose mission focuses especially on proclaiming the gospel among Gentiles.">Paul says:
"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new earth, life, humanity, and ordered world into existence.">creation."
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
Galatians 6:15 similarly emphasizes new creation over covenant sign.">circumcision status.

Already and Not Yet

New earth, life, humanity, and ordered world into existence.">creation has both present and future dimensions.
Believers begin experiencing renewal through the Spirit now, while creation itself still awaits complete liberation.
See:
• Romans 8:18–25

Revelation

Revelation 21–22 presents:
• new heaven
• new earth
• New Jerusalem
• removal of death
• divine dwelling with humanity
• restored tree of life

Biblical Hope

The final biblical hope is not escape from earth, life, humanity, and ordered world into existence.">creation but its renewal under God's reign.
Editorial source: Grafted Bible Dictionary · Entry 86

Hebrew and Greek Word Study

Greek Word Study

καινὴ κτίσις

Kainē Ktisis

Original Word
καινὴ κτίσις
Transliteration
Kainē Ktisis

New Testament Usage

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