Will There Be a Sea in the New Earth?

There will be no more sea in the new earth as we know it today, though a new sea may exist in a different form and position Revelation 21:1DAR1909 748.1+1.

The Passing of the Old Sea

The first heaven, the first earth, and the present sea will pass away to make room for God’s new creation Revelation 21:1DAR1909 748.1+1. The absence of the sea signifies the removal of barriers that currently divide friends and loved ones7BC 988.1. In the earth made new, there will be no fierce torrents, no restless murmuring waves, and no engulfing ocean to separate those who love one another7BC 988.1. This transition marks the end of the world’s current course, which was altered at the time of the flood when the fountains of the great deep were broken up and vast seas covered the surface Genesis 7:11SSP 339.1.

The Possibility of a New Sea

While the "first sea" is no more, this does not necessarily mean the new earth will be devoid of large bodies of waterDAR1909 748.1.

• A Different Distribution: The new sea may occupy a different position and be distributed differently than the old oneDAR1909 748.1+1.

• Living Waters: A pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeds from the throne of God and the Lamb within the New Jerusalem Revelation 22:1ARSH March 23, 1852, page 108.1+1.

• Discharge of the River: It is understood that this river, which flows through the street of the city, must discharge its waters somewhere, potentially into a new-earth seaDAR1909 750.2.

• Prophetic Evidence: Sacred prophecy indicates that Christ’s future dominion shall be from "sea even to sea," suggesting the presence of such bodies in the restored world Zechariah 9:10DAR1909 750.2.

The Beauty of the New Earth

The new earth will be a place of unimaginable beauty and peace, where the glory of God lightens everything Revelation 21:23SYNPT 332-333.2+1.

• No More Curse: There will be no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain, for the former things have passed away Revelation 21:4YI January 11, 1900, par. 2+1.

• Lush Landscapes: The redeemed will enjoy fields of living green, beautiful woods, and mountains covered with never-fading flowers like roses and lilies1SG 218.1+1.

• The Metropolis: The New Jerusalem will serve as the capital and metropolis of this glorified earth Revelation 21:2GC 676.2+1.

• A Clean Universe: After the earth is purified by fire, every sign of the curse will be gone, and the entire universe will be clean and in perfect harmony once again1SG 218.1+1.

The saved will inhabit this beautiful land forever, walking in the light of the City of Gold and drinking from the fountain of the water of life freely Revelation 21:6LSMS 133.2+2.