What will happen to the present heavens and earth before the new creation?
The present heavens and earth will be totally destroyed—the whole universe, not just the planet—before God creates new heavens and a new earth for all eternity. This destruction comes after the millennial reign and precedes the eternal state, when the new creation will remain before the Lord forever.
Les explains that Isaiah's promise of new heavens and a new earth points to the same event as Revelation 21 and 22. He says that even though the present creation is all going to be destroyed, God will create new heavens and a new earth for all eternity. Les emphasizes this is total destruction of the whole universe, not just the planet, and it occurs after the millennial reign. Then there will come a whole new creation of a new heavens and new earth. Even in the eternal state, Israel will still have its unique position as the apple of God's eye and will never pass off the scene.
For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain.
More Questions
What does Isaiah 66:22 refer to when it speaks of new heavens and new earth?
Isaiah 66:22's promise of new heavens and new earth refers to the same event that is described in Revelation 21 and 22.
Does Isaiah's new heavens and new earth refer to the same event as Revelation 21 and 22?
Isaiah's prophecy of the new heavens and new earth refers to the same event John describes in Revelation 21 and 22.