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The rebellion of Satan and his angels caused the destruction of the original earth. Therefore, it became chaotic, characterized by waste, ruin, emptiness. Concordant with divine judgment, the original earth was also subjected to darkness. (Genesis 1:2)
According to eternal plan, God renovated the chaotic, original earth in spatiotemporal form. (Genesis 1:3-31) It was accomplished in seven days: |
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God populated the renovated earth with a new type of creature. Rather than angelic, the new creature was human, suited for existence on the newly renovated, spatiotemporal earth.
The earth was renovated in a state of holiness. Therefore, it was suitable to exist within the kingdom of God. |
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Edenic Age
Immediately following the renovation of the earth God placed mankind in the renovated, paradisiacal Garden of Eden. Thus, the period is often referred to as the “Edenic Age.” It was initiated at the creation of mankind and endured until the fall of mankind. The purpose of the renovated Garden of Eden was to facilitate intimate, joyful fellowship between God and humanity. It constituted a holy environment in which God manifested the attributes of His nature for the primary benefit of the first human citizens of His kingdom, Adam and Eve. Within the safety of its boundaries, they enjoyed intimate fellowship with God and experienced progressive growth in their appreciation of His incredible nature. The first man, Adam, was appointed by God as the high priest of the renovated earth. His priestly function was expressed in the renovated Garden of Eden through his enjoyment of God and faithful representation of His authority on earth. The angelic host was not ignorant of the events that occurred in the renovated Garden of Eden. While the holy angels rejoiced, the fallen were aware that God had replaced them with humanity. Consequently, they were saddened and angered that He had awarded lesser spatiotemporal beings with the heavenly blessing and privilege that had once belonged to them. Unable to endure the public humiliation, Satan, the first high priest of the original earth, concocted a scheme to deceive Adam, the newly appointed high priest of the renovated earth and the representative head of the human race. Therefore, it wasn’t long until Adam also rebelled against the authority of God. Divine judgment ensued. Marking the end of the Edenic Age, the spatiotemporal, renovated earth and its human citizens experienced separation from King and kingdom. Rendered unholy by the lawless conduct of its citizens, the renovated earth was necessarily removed from the kingdom of God (realm of divine authority). The kingdom of God manifested on the renovated earth can be briefly summarized as follows: |
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