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“Stories from the Bible,” but also the “Story of the Bible” in one narration. He will follow the current of Scripture history and biography. 2. This Bible Story, though continuous and connected, is arranged in the form of a series of Stories, each independent of all the others and treated separately. Every Story has its title;
Sep 13, 2012 · This is a five book series that presents all the stories of the Bible, written in an easy to understand conversational style. Each story is presented in its simplest form and is accurate to Scripture.
- The Creation Story. The simple truth of the creation story is that God is the author of creation. In Genesis 1 we are presented with the beginning of a divine drama that can only be examined and understood from the standpoint of faith.
- The Garden of Eden. Explore the Garden of Eden, a perfect paradise created by God for his people. Through this story we learn how sin entered the world, creating a barrier between men and God.
- The Fall of Man. The Fall of Man is described in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and reveals why the world is in such terrible shape today. As we read the story of Adam and Eve, we learn how sin entered the world and how to escape God's coming judgment on evil.
- Noah's Ark and the Flood. Noah was righteous and blameless, but he was not sinless (see Genesis 9:20). Noah pleased God and found favor because he loved and obeyed God with his whole heart.
In The Story of the Bible, Carl Laney provides a very practical, foundational overview of what the Bible is, how we got it and how to study it. Its accessible content will be helpful to the lay person, student, pastor and scholar alike. D.L. Moody once said: “The Bible was not given to us simply to increase our knowledge but to change our ...
- Introduction
- Creation and The Royal Task
- Rebellion and Fallout
- God Calls Out Israel
- Jesus and God’s New Reign
- The Spreading People of The Kingdom
- Conclusion
Jon: The Bible’s an important book, but it’s really long. Tim: Yeah. It’s a collection of many books written over a long period of time. But all together they tell one unified story. Jon: So what’s the story of the Bible?
Tim: Well it begins by introducing us to a beautiful mind, the author of all reality, a being called God. And he has the power to take the dark chaos of the uncreated world and bring about order and beauty and a garden full of life. Jon: And to crown this accomplishment, God appoints these creatures called humanity. Tim: Or in Hebrew, adam. Jon: An...
Tim: Yeah. Humanity now faces a choice that’s represented by a fruit tree. So humans could partner with God and find freedom by trusting in his knowledge of good and evil. Jon: Or? Tim: They could seize power and define good and evil on their own, which God warns will kill them. Jon: And they hear the voice of a dark, mysterious creature that tells...
Jon: And here the story of the Bible takes an important turn. We zoom into the story of a man and a woman who come out of Babylon, Abraham and Sarah. Tim: Yeah. God promises that from them will come a new people, a nation that has another chance to make the right choice. And if they succeed, it will open up this new way forward for the rest of huma...
Tim: And then the biblical story continues into the New Testament. We’re introduced to a man who comes from the line of Israel’s kings, Jesus of Nazareth. And he said that he was bringing all these promises to their completion. Jon: He confronted that dark, mysterious evil that all humanity has given into and resisted its power. Tim: And then he an...
Jon: So now humanity’s presented with a new choice. Tim: Represented by a new tree. Jon: Stick with the old way of being human or venture into this new way. Tim: And in the story, those who choose the way of Jesus find themselves energized by God’s own power. People who know that they are loved and forgiven by God can become people who love and for...
Jon: Okay, so that’s the story of the Bible. And it brings all of these books together. Tim: But what’s interesting is that each book contains a different kind of literature that contributes to the story in a unique way. And that’s what the next video will begin to explore.
Origins and Interpretations. This course will explore many of the ways in which the Bible came together. For now, let’s focus on the reality that many people today have a tendency to take short passages or even a few words out of context – usually to support their own religious or world view.
Moving on to the New Testament, we find the best and most well-known stories in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which recount the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The most detailed and influential account of the birth of Jesus Christ is found in the Gospel of Luke.
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