Isaiah 65:17-25 - Millennial Kingdom or Eternal State?

Isaiah 65:17-25

Franz J. Delitzsch, conservative German Lutheran Old Testament scholar (1813-1890), holds to the position the Bible teaches there are to be altogether three worlds, or three ages.

1.  the present world, age
2.  a Messianic millennial world, age
3.  a final eternal state, age

Loosely quoting: "It seems that the leading thought of the prophet is the transformation of nature in harmony with the changed nature of man.  Its grandeur needs not to be pointed out.  Ordinarily, indeed, we think of man's dependence on nature.  If the thought be pushed to its limits, it ends in materialism [and every manner of exploitation, corruption, injustice, etc.!!].  Here, the LORD unveils the transformative changes of human nature and it's corresponding flourishing aspect on all of culture, society, and creation.  Upon the difficult interpretation of such language much difference of opinion naturally arises; but it is open to all to catch the inspiration of the thoughts."