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God created the original, eternal earth to exist within His kingdom. Serving as a habitat for angelic beings, it provided an environment in which they were privileged to submit to His authority and witness the glorious revelation of His nature.
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Rebellion
Nevertheless, the angelic high priest of the original earth rebelled against the sovereign authority of God. He inspired a vast number of subordinate angels to do the same. Relative to the rebellion and the subsequent judgment of God, the original earth was reduced to a state of chaos. The chaotic earth was characterized by waste, ruin, emptiness and darkness (Genesis 1:2). The rebellious, angelic inhabitants of the original earth were banished from the presence of God and therefore, His kingdom (realm of authority). Consequently, the angelic population of the “kingdom of God” endured a dramatic reduction in size. As a result of the rebellion and its consequences, the original, eternal earth became unsuitable to exist within the kingdom of God. Therefore, the authority of God was temporarily postponed on earth. The original earth in the kingdom of God can be briefly summarized as follows: |
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