This expression which is found in 2 Peter 3:12 refers to the eternal state.
In the millennial reign of Christ, "righteousness reigns," but in the eternal state, "righteousness dwells." (See verse 13 of the same chapter.)
1 Cor. 15:28 refers to the eternal state when Christ, as Son of Man, is Head over all things.
Rev. 21:1-8 refers also to the eternal state-the first five verses, the state of the blessed; verses 6 and 7, the call in view of this; and verse 8, the awful state of the unbelieving.
1 John 3:8 tells us for this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy ("undo," N. Trans.) the works of the devil. This will be the eternal state when all evil will be done away from the new creation.
The wicked are under the judgment of God-still evil in their nature. In Rev. 2:11, they are unable to enter the new creation of manifested glory. The solemn, awful thought given of the Lord Himself is this: "The wrath of God abideth on him." John 3:36.
Paul could find no words to convey the blessedness of coming glory for the believer, but the awful future of the unsaved is very solemn—eternal punishment. (Matt. 25:46.)
HIGH, in the Father's house above,
Our mansion is prepared;
There is the home, the rest we love,
And there our bright reward.
With Him we love, in spotless white,
In glory we shall shine;
His blissful presence our delight,
In love and joy divine.
All taint of sin shall be removed,
All evil done away:
And we shall dwell with God's Beloved
Through God's eternal day.