Series
Restoring the Foundations
The Bible’s story from beginning to end, in fourteen articles.
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How to Read the Bible as One Story
The Scriptures as one testimony concerning Jesus (Luke 24:27, 44).
The One God and His Very Good World
The one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), and a world he saw was “very good” (Genesis 1:31).
What Went Wrong, and the First Promise
The first disobedience, exile from the garden, and the word God spoke amid judgment (Genesis 3:6, 15, 23–24).
From the Flood to Abraham
Judgment and mercy in Noah’s day, and God’s promises to Abraham (Genesis 9:11; 12:1–3).
Rescued and Called
God remembers his covenant, rescues Israel, and at Sinai says they will be his own possession if they obey his voice and keep his covenant (Exodus 2:24; 19:4–6).
The Land and the King
The land God swore to give, and a lasting throne for David’s house (Joshua 21:43–45; 2 Samuel 7:12–16).
Exile and the Prophets’ Hope
Warnings refused, exile, and what God would yet do (2 Kings 17:13–14, 23; Jeremiah 31:31–34).
The King Arrives
Jesus, son of David and son of Abraham, announces God’s Kingdom (Matthew 1:1; Mark 1:14–15).
The Cross
Why the Messiah had to suffer, and what the apostles said it accomplished (Luke 24:26; 1 Corinthians 15:3, 11).
Raised and Exalted
God raised Jesus and made him “both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:32, 36; 1 Corinthians 15:20).
The Spirit, the Gospel, and How to Respond
The promised Spirit, the Good News, and the response it calls for (Acts 2:33, 38; Mark 1:15).
One People: the Assembly, Israel, and the Nations
Gentiles once far off brought near and made fellow members of the body, and the promises to the fathers confirmed (Ephesians 2:12–13; 3:6; Romans 15:8–9).
The King’s Return, the Resurrection, and the Judgment
Jesus’ return, the raising of the dead, and judgment (Acts 1:11; John 5:28–29; Acts 17:31).
The New Creation
New heavens and a new earth, where God dwells with his people (Isaiah 65:17; Revelation 21:1–5).