Catholic Priest's Perspective:
According to Catholic theology, after the return of Jesus, he will establish a new heavenly kingdom on Earth known as the "New Jerusalem" or the "Kingdom of God". This will be a utopian society characterized by eternal peace, justice, and the absence of sin and suffering. The righteous will be resurrected and live eternally with God, worshipping him and enjoying the fullness of his presence. [1][2][4]
Protestant Minister's Perspective:
From a Protestant perspective, the return of Jesus will usher in a new era of peace, righteousness, and the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth. The Bible speaks of a "new heaven and a new earth" where the righteous will dwell forever, free from the corrupting influence of sin. This will be a time of restoration, where God's original plan for creation is fully realized. The faithful will enjoy eternal fellowship with God and each other, worshipping the Lord in a perfect, sinless environment. [3][5][6]
Sources
1 Christian Theology Hardcover – August 15, 2013 by Millard J. Erickson (Author)
2 Systematic Theology: In One Volume Hardcover – January 1, 2021 by Norman L. Geisler (Author)
3 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition
4 Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia
5 Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos
6 Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Catholic Priest's Perspective:
According to Catholic theology, the new utopia established by Jesus after his return will be a heavenly kingdom on Earth known as the "New Jerusalem" or the "Kingdom of God". This will be a perfect, sinless society characterized by eternal peace, justice, and the uninterrupted presence of God. [1][2][4]
The righteous will be resurrected and live forever in this utopia, worshipping God and enjoying the fullness of his glory. There will be no more suffering, death, or any form of evil, as sin and its corrupting influence will be completely eradicated. [1][4]
The New Jerusalem will be a place of perfect harmony, where all people live in unity and fellowship with one another under the loving rule of Christ. The faithful will experience the complete restoration of God's original plan for creation, dwelling in a world that reflects the beauty and goodness of the divine. [2]
Protestant Minister's Perspective:
From a Protestant perspective, the return of Jesus will usher in a new era of peace, righteousness, and the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth. This will be a "new heaven and a new earth" where the righteous will dwell forever, free from the corrupting influence of sin. [3][5][6]
In this utopian society, the faithful will enjoy eternal fellowship with God and each other, worshipping the Lord in a perfect, sinless environment. All of creation will be restored to its original state, reflecting the glory and majesty of the divine. [3][5][6]
The Bible describes this new world as a place of complete restoration, where God's original plan for humanity and the cosmos is fully realized. There will be no more suffering, death, or any form of evil, as sin and its consequences will be eradicated. The righteous will live in perfect harmony, united in their love and worship of the Lord. [3][5][6]
Sources
1 Systematic Theology: In One Volume Hardcover – January 1, 2021 by Norman L. Geisler (Author)
2 Christian Theology Hardcover – August 15, 2013 by Millard J. Erickson (Author)
3 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition
4 Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia
5 Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos
6 Reformed Systematic Theology Series (4-Volume Set) Hardcover – May 28, 2024 by Joel Beeke (Author), Paul M. Smalley (Author)
Catholic Priest's Perspective:
According to Catholic theology, this utopian vision of a new, sinless world under the rule of Christ is impossible to achieve without the return of Jesus. The Bible teaches that sin and evil entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, corrupting all of creation and separating humanity from God. [1][4] Only through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death, can this broken world be restored to its original perfection. [1][2]
Without the second coming of Christ and the establishment of his eternal kingdom, the human condition would remain marred by sin, suffering, and death. It is only through the transformative power of God's grace, made available through Jesus, that humanity can be reconciled to the divine and the world can be renewed. [1][2][4]
The Catholic Church believes that the fulfillment of God's plan for a new, sinless creation can only be realized through the return of the Messiah, who will vanquish evil and usher in a reign of everlasting peace and justice. [1][2][4]
Protestant Minister's Perspective:
From a Protestant perspective, the utopian vision of a new heaven and a new earth, free from sin and suffering, is impossible to achieve without the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, corrupting all of creation and separating humanity from God. [3][5][6]
Only through the redemptive work of Jesus, who conquered sin and death, can this broken world be restored to its original perfection. Without the return of Christ and the establishment of his eternal kingdom, the human condition would remain marred by the corrupting influence of sin. [3][5][6]
Protestants believe that it is only through the transformative power of God's grace, made available through Jesus, that humanity can be reconciled to the divine and the world can be renewed. The fulfillment of God's plan for a new, sinless creation can only be realized through the return of the Messiah, who will vanquish evil and usher in a reign of everlasting peace and justice. [3][5][6]
Sources
1 Systematic Theology: In One Volume Hardcover – January 1, 2021 by Norman L. Geisler (Author)
2 Christian Theology Hardcover – August 15, 2013 by Millard J. Erickson (Author)
3 Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos
4 Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia
5 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition
6 Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
So, what should a Christian say to a liberal who thinks a utopia is possible without Jesus?
Catholic Priest's Perspective:
From a Catholic theological perspective, a utopian society without the return of Jesus Christ is impossible to achieve. The Bible teaches that sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, corrupting all of creation and separating humanity from God. [1][4] Only through the redemptive work of Jesus, who conquered sin and death, can this broken world be restored to its original perfection. [1][2]
Without the second coming of Christ and the establishment of his eternal kingdom, the human condition would remain marred by the corrupting influence of sin, suffering, and death. [1][2][4] It is only through the transformative power of God's grace, made available through Jesus, that humanity can be reconciled to the divine and the world can be renewed. [1][2][4]
The Catholic Church believes that the fulfillment of God's plan for a new, sinless creation can only be realized through the return of the Messiah, who will vanquish evil and usher in a reign of everlasting peace and justice. [1][2][4]
Protestant Minister's Perspective:
From a Protestant perspective, the utopian vision of a new heaven and a new earth, free from sin and suffering, is also impossible to achieve without the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, corrupting all of creation and separating humanity from God. [3][5][6]
Only through the redemptive work of Jesus, who conquered sin and death, can this broken world be restored to its original perfection. Without the return of Christ and the establishment of his eternal kingdom, the human condition would remain marred by the corrupting influence of sin. [3][5][6]
Protestants believe that it is only through the transformative power of God's grace, made available through Jesus, that humanity can be reconciled to the divine and the world can be renewed. The fulfillment of God's plan for a new, sinless creation can only be realized through the return of the Messiah, who will vanquish evil and usher in a reign of everlasting peace and justice. [3][5][6]
Sources
1 Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia
2 Systematic Theology: In One Volume Hardcover – January 1, 2021 by Norman L. Geisler (Author)
3 Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos
4 Christian Theology Hardcover – August 15, 2013 by Millard J. Erickson (Author)
5 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition
6Reformed Systematic Theology Series (4-Volume Set) Hardcover – May 28, 2024 by Joel Beeke (Author), Paul M. Smalley (Author)
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