New Churches Masterclass

New Heavens and New Earth by Matt Emerson

Revelation 21 and 22 describe the new heavens and new earth as a real, renewed creation where God dwells with His people, free from sin, death, and brokenness. Matt Emerson explains how this vision offers hope for the future, assuring believers of eternal restoration and unity, and motivates mission by calling others to trust in Christ’s saving work.

Hell with Matt Emerson

Hell is a difficult but essential biblical doctrine that underscores the just consequences of sin—eternal death and separation from God for the unrepentant. Yet, alongside this sobering truth, Matt Emerson explains that the gospel offers hope through Christ’s sacrifice, calling believers to share the good news so others might be saved from this eternal judgment.

The Millennium with Dayton Hartman

Dayton Hartman explains that Revelation 20, which describes Christ’s thousand-year reign and the defeat of Satan, is interpreted through three main views—pre-millennialism, amillennialism, and post-millennialism. Despite differing interpretations, Christians throughout history have shared a unifying hope in Christ’s victorious return and reign, encouraging believers to embrace this hope with unity rather than division.

The Return of Christ with Dayton Hartman

Dayton Hartman emphasizes that the return of Christ marks the beginning of the last days, a reality Christians have lived in for over 2,000 years, calling believers to live with hopeful anticipation rather than speculation. Hartman highlights that understanding Christ’s return should motivate Christians to embody the kingdom through acts of love and service, demonstrating the gospel through their lives while actively sharing the good news with others.

Death and Intermediate State with Matt Emerson

Matt Emerson explores the biblical understanding of death, portraying it as an enemy territory ruled by darkness yet ultimately under God’s sovereign kingship. Emerson emphasizes that through Christ’s death and resurrection, the power of death is broken, offering believers hope of resurrection and eternal life beyond the grave.