Much speculation has been raised about the possibility of life on other planets. The Bible is silent on the subject. That could be because there is no life on other planets or it could be because life on other planets just isn’t a “need to know” topic for mankind. Apparently, if such information were important, God would have addressed it in the Bible. The Bible is abundantly clear, however, concerning life in the spiritual world. Heaven (of which the earth is a natural counterpart) is teeming with redeemed souls born from the time of Adam until the present. In the spirit realm there are angels and demons, but there is no mention in the Bible of natural life on other planets. This leaves us with mere speculation. We need not speculate, however, about the unique significance of mankind in the scope of God’s creation.

Psalm 8:

Yet You have made him but a little lower than God [or heavenly beings], and You have crowned him with glory and honor. (Amplified)

Man has a lofty place with God and in His kingdom. I personally believe God created the universe to make life on the earth possible just so He could have a creature capable of experiencing a personal relationship with Him. God made man to worship Him and to have an intimate relationship with Him. Angels are mere servants of God, but redeemed men and women are the sons and daughters of God. God wanted a family. The sin of mankind threatened this purpose of God, so He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for humanity. Jesus came to earth, lived, and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin so that if we chose to believe we would be restored into right relationship with Him. God the Son--Jesus Christ--is forever in a resurrected human body. Jesus died for no other creation.
Man is unique. God created mankind to be a special being that He could live in and manifest Himself through. To make this possible, God made a place for man to live. Earth, and the universe, which makes life possible on the earth, are actually a means to an end. The focus of God’s creation was man. The Bible says that in the future God will create a new heaven and a new earth filled with righteousness. We who have been saved have eternal life and shall never pass away.

2 Peter 3:13:

But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise, in which righteousness (uprightness, freedom from sin, and right standing with God) is to abide. [Isaiah. 65:17; 66:22.]

Those who have accepted Christ will rule and reign with Him forever.

Revelation 22:3:

And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

Revelation 22:4:

And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.

Revelation 22:5:

And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever.

I personally believe God is not finished creating. He is the Creator, so that aspect of His nature will continue to manifest. This is intimated in the book of Isaiah.

Isaiah 9:6:

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:7:

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

In this prophecy concerning the Lord Jesus, Isaiah states in verse 7 “…of the INCREASE of the government of Jesus Christ there shall be no end.” This seems to indicate that the kingdom of Jesus Christ will be ever-expanding. Since one of the eternal aspects of God is that He is a Creator, He will forever keep creating. I believe He will fill up the universe with new and different creations. It is clear that those who know Jesus will rule and reign in this ever-expanding kingdom. Fun things are ahead! We are in training for reigning. Our faithfulness now will determine our role in this coming kingdom.

Since the Bible is silent on the subject of life on other planets, I can only offer my opinion. I do not believe there is life on other planets…yet. There is, however, a good possibility there will be, as we have seen in Isaiah’s prophecy.

Many people claim to have seen UFO’s or had interactions with aliens. However, once interviewed, they often report things that contradict what the Bible teaches. I believe in eternity the universe will be the “playground” of redeemed mankind. Man may one day find life on other planets, but for now we have been commissioned by God to “go into all the world” of the planet Earth and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord!

Rick McFarland
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Grace Church