All Things New

by Steven Curtis Chapman

Theology & Meaning

A declaration of God's promise to make all things new—drawing on both the personal renewal in 2 Corinthians 5 and the cosmic renewal of Revelation 21. Christ's resurrection is the down payment on a creation-wide renewal that will one day be complete.

Worship Leadership Tips

Excellent for Easter season, memorial services, or messages on hope and renewal. The tension between 'not yet' and 'already' is pastorally rich. Works in grief contexts as well as celebratory ones.

Arrangement Tips

Builds from intimate to anthemic. Acoustic guitar and piano in the verse; full band on chorus. The bridge should feel like a declaration of certain hope. Drums drive the energy forward without being overbearing.

Scripture References

Revelation 21:5
2 Corinthians 5:17
Isaiah 43:19

Themes

New Creation Resurrection Hope Restoration Eschatology

Tags

New Creation Hope Steven Curtis Chapman Mid Tempo Eschatology Easter