Destruction by Fire: Revelation 22 and other passages suggest the current earth will be destroyed by fire at Christ’s return, fulfilling prophecy.

The Antichrist’s rise, described as being “allowed to wage war” (Revelation 13:7), suggests a period where evil appears victorious, a “sacrifice” of God’s people seemingly “lost” before divine triumph.

Eden Restored
22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.

I heard the curator a few days ago say, “The trumpets are blowing”.

Trumpet Judgments:
First Trumpet (Rev 8:7): Hail, fire mixed with blood, hurled to Earth, burning a third of the land, trees, and all green grass.
Fourth Trumpet (Rev 16:8-9): The sun scorches people with intense fire, but they curse God instead of repenting.
Locusts (Rev 9:17-18): A great army of horse-like creatures breathes out fire, smoke, and sulfur, killing a third of humanity.
Final Judgment (Rev 20:10, 14): The devil, beast, and false prophet are thrown into the “lake of fire,” which is described as the “second death”.
New Jerusalem (Rev 21:22-27): While a city of gold, the surrounding area is fire for those whose names aren’t in the Lamb’s Book of Life, contrasting with the pure city.

Interpretations of the fire:
Literal vs. Symbolic: Many scholars see Revelation as symbolic, with fire representing divine judgment, purification, or intense tribulation rather than just physical flames.

Fire Judgments in Revelation: The Book of Revelation describes a series of future judgments where fire plays a significant role. Partial Burning (Revelation 8:7): During the first trumpet judgment, hail and fire mixed with blood are hurled down, resulting in a third of the trees and all green grass being burned up. This is a partial judgment meant to prompt repentance. The Lake of Fire: This is a symbolic place of eternal punishment for the devil, the beast, the false prophet, death, Hades, and ungodly people. It is described as the "second death". The Final Purging Fire (2 Peter 3:10): Other parts of the Bible, such as 2 Peter 3:10, state that the present heavens and earth are "reserved for fire" until the day of judgment, when ungodly people will be destroyed and the world cleansed. The New Earth: After the judgment by fire, God will create a "new heaven and a new earth," where righteousness dwells and all corruption is removed.