I think a connection of the conclusion to the intro would round it up nicely. Something along the lines of "Landed," to address the holy ground Jesus established for us to walk on, a firm ground, standing, in spite of our having fallen.
The Bible's theme in a nutshell?
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Hi @Bruce_Leiter
I would agree with others, that if you're taking the Scriptures down to the single most important them that it contains, that would be Jesus.
However, the body of the Scriptures that we hold today, tells a full and complete story of all that God has done to establish this realm of His creating. The problem of sin being allowed into this world of His creating. All the work that God has done to prove Himself to man and to provide the alternative to our lives, if we choose not to continue living in sin. Finally, how that will be resolved. And who will receive what God offers.
I would agree with others, that if you're taking the Scriptures down to the single most important them that it contains, that would be Jesus.
However, the body of the Scriptures that we hold today, tells a full and complete story of all that God has done to establish this realm of His creating. The problem of sin being allowed into this world of His creating. All the work that God has done to prove Himself to man and to provide the alternative to our lives, if we choose not to continue living in sin. Finally, how that will be resolved. And who will receive what God offers.
No, I agreed with his comment partly, but my four "l-words" point out the human part of the Bible's history and teachings as well as God's revelation of himself, since we need to deal with the part that sin had to do in human relationships with God.
Nehemiah 9:6 plus John 1:3
Yes, praise the Lord! Your quote is included under "Launched," I guess.
Once again, I thought the same...
Yes, it's true that the Bible says that Jesus saves; I completely agree. But it also says that the Father, Jesus, and Spirit as the one God created the universe and humans (launched), had to deal with human rebellion throughout human history (Lost), and rescued us (Loved) so that we can lead Loving lives. The Bible is God's history.
You are right, but the Bible's history includes God's creation, human rebellion, and their rescue through Jesus. The first two events need to be part of any summary.
Thank you! My post is the product of 27 years as a pastor and 16 years as an author. It also emphasizes our relationships with God as humans and believers during his history.
The Bible's history is not the same as the actual theme of the Bible, which is Christ Himself.
Adam himself is a type of Christ, and then there are many others.
The focus of Genesis on Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Judah are all to point to Christ.
The Abrahamic Covenant includes Christ as the "seed" of Abraham.
When the OT speaks about "the LORD God" (Yahweh Elohim) that is Christ.
When the OT speaks of "the Angel of the LORD" that is Christ.
Every feast and festival of the Law is a type of Christ.
All the prophecies in the prophets speak of Christ and His future Kingdom of God on earth. (Also His sufferings, death, burial, and resurrection).
The New Testament is all about Christ, and the epistles expand on the teachings of Christ.
Then we have Revelation which is "the revelation of Jesus Christ".
So everything else is secondary.
Sin is certainly not the theme of the Bible. It is salvation and the Savior.
Actually, the theme is -
`God...having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposes in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both of which are in heaven and which are on earth - in Hm. ` (Eph. 1: 10 & 11)
So, we ask –
1.What are the `all things?`
`Christ Jesus…….He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.` (Col. 1: 15 & 16)
We read of the extent of `all things,` heaven and earth, with the focus on authorities – thrones, dominion, principalities and powers – God`s delegated governmental authority.
The Lord created these positions of authority, and they are for Him. Then we know from God`s word that each of these positions of authority in heaven and earth became corrupt. So how is the Lord going to restore these authorities under Himself?
`God...having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposes in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both of which are in heaven and which are on earth - in Hm. ` (Eph. 1: 10 & 11)
So, we ask –
1.What are the `all things?`
`Christ Jesus…….He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.` (Col. 1: 15 & 16)
We read of the extent of `all things,` heaven and earth, with the focus on authorities – thrones, dominion, principalities and powers – God`s delegated governmental authority.
The Lord created these positions of authority, and they are for Him. Then we know from God`s word that each of these positions of authority in heaven and earth became corrupt. So how is the Lord going to restore these authorities under Himself?
Sin separated man from God Isa 59:2
Jesus loved us so much, He came to take the penalty of sin Romans 3:25-26
We too must die of sin and be reborn in Christ through faith Rom 6:1-23
Through faith in and of Christ and our love for Him we are reconciled and everything is restored Rev 14:12 Rev 22:14
Jesus loved us so much, He came to take the penalty of sin Romans 3:25-26
We too must die of sin and be reborn in Christ through faith Rom 6:1-23
Through faith in and of Christ and our love for Him we are reconciled and everything is restored Rev 14:12 Rev 22:14
God created man in His own image, a reflection of divine splendor and purpose. The Almighty, in His wisdom, bestowed upon us the sacred Commandments, a beacon to guide our steps and mold our hearts. Yet, our frailty led us astray, and sin entered the world, casting shadows upon our path.
But from the heart of heaven came our Savior, Jesus, who bore the weight of our transgressions and paid the price for our sins. Through His sacrifice, the chasm between us and the Divine was bridged. Thus, the Kingdom of Heaven will be established, a realm of purity, beauty and truth where the faithful who seek it with humble hearts shall dwell in God's eternal light.
But from the heart of heaven came our Savior, Jesus, who bore the weight of our transgressions and paid the price for our sins. Through His sacrifice, the chasm between us and the Divine was bridged. Thus, the Kingdom of Heaven will be established, a realm of purity, beauty and truth where the faithful who seek it with humble hearts shall dwell in God's eternal light.
Interesting! If you narrow the Old Testament to Christ, who is certainly an important part of its theme, you leave out humans' sinful rebellion instigated by Satan and much of Israel's rebellious history. The history was all written by the prophets with the purpose to call Israel back to worshiping and serving the only true God, the 3-in-1 God made clearer in the New Testament by the Apostles.
In other words, the history of much of the Bible is "preaching history" that has a preaching purpose. It's not just secular history like modern history. You are right about parts of the Old Testament but not nearly all of it. My summary takes into account most if not all of it.
My summary is designed as a preaching and teaching tool that will help the listeners remember the whole Bible's message, which has to include humans' rebellious history that is rescued through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.