Fourth World Ecosystem
From Eco-Bible 1
These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.
- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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This page focuses on events and conditions that seem to exist at some point between Jesus' return and the final judgment. For further explanation, see the comments at the bottom of the introductory page: 5 Worlds / 4 Judgments.
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- (comment) Instinctively, animals do what they were intended to do in this present age. For some species, this includes killing and eating other animals. When the curse of sin is removed from the earth (Romans 8:20-23, etc.), there will be an adjustment in their natures, so that such characteristics will no longer exist. (Certain characteristics and traits were introduced at the time of the Fall. Such characteristics were not part of their natures before then, and will be changed after Jesus returns!)
- When the King (Jesus) comes in the future - conditions during the Fourth World Ecosystem:
- Isa 11:6-9 - The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; The calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf together; and a little child will lead them. The cow and the bear will graze. Their young ones will lie down together. The lion will eat straw like the ox. The nursing child will play near a cobra's hole, and the weaned child will put his hand on the viper's den. They will not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; ... THE REASON WHY: ... for the earth will be full of the knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.
- Some of the last verses in the chapter appear to briefly describe events after the Third World Judgment, perhaps during the "Fourth World," when God rules the earth from Jerusalem. (Today, having received further revelation from God, we recognize this as referring to the rule of Jesus, the King of Kings.)
- Certain aspects of this prophecy appear to refer to a time in which the wicked are suppressed, but not totally destroyed. Other parts appear to refer to a time in which all that causes tears - including death itself - are forever gone. Taken together, this prophecy appears to transition from aspects of the "Fourth World" (when God rules the earth from Jerusalem) to aspects the "Fifth World" (the eternal state of the world).
- Judgment will come (with a negative ecological impact) ... Later, when the Spirit comes, and when righteousness and justice rule, the situation will be reversed. The events mentioned here seem to parallel those described elsewhere, related to the Fourth World Ecosystem.
- This chapter is connected with the previous chapter, a messianic prophecy. The reference to a king, mentioned in v. 17, looks forward to a future event (probably events related to the Fourth World Ecosystem, as described in chapter 32).
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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