The Earthly Paradise — A Restored Earth Under Christ's Kingdom
As taught in the Jehovah's Witness tradition
How the Watchtower tradition reads Revelation 21 and the eschatological hope of an earthly home.
In approaching the eschatological hope of the earthly paradise, the Jehovah's Witness Christian tradition establishes a highly structured theological framework. The foundational literature of the faith, such as the Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah's Witnesses, provides a comprehensive summary of 15 basic beliefs that guide the student's understanding of God's purposes. Within this framework, faith in Jesus is identified as an absolute essential for true Christians, serving as the cornerstone for any understanding of future restoration. Furthermore, the Bible is viewed as the ultimate authority that explains precisely who has the opportunity for salvation.
By the end of this lesson
- State the JW two-destinies doctrine: 144,000 heavenly + great crowd earthly
- Read Psalm 37:29 ("the righteous shall inherit the earth") in the JW frame
- Trace Isaiah 65:17-25 as the OT background for the earthly-paradise hope
- Note the disagreement: mainstream Christianity rejects the two-class structure
Scripture
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