Theological interest in the future of this present earth has gathered considerable momentum. Some believe the earth as we now know it will be utterly obliterated. Others insist it will be spectacularly renewed. All agree that a new heavens and a new earth will come. This book explores whether this present earth will be replaced or renewed to make way for that final eschatological reality. How ought we to understand the biblical language of destruction to come? Three key biblical passages are considered in depth: 2 Peter 3:10-14, Romans 8:18-23 and Revelation 21:1-5. The eschatological...