I’ll never forget attending the annual E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference in July 2022. Picture a 3-day event where preachers and their spouses gather for powerful preaching, teaching, and workshops centered around God's Word. It’s like the Super Bowl for ministers, and as a young minister, being there was a privilege. I was just three rows away as Dr. Tony Evans delivered a sermon and was honored as a Living Legend—a moment I’ll always treasure.
One morning at the event, I sat by the pool with a minister friend and mentor. Amid the peaceful surroundings, he asked me one of the most profound questions I’d ever heard: “What is the Bible about?”
As someone who regularly studies God’s Word, my mind raced. Surely, I knew the answer—right? The Bible is about God’s love, Christ’s sacrifice, or perhaps guidelines on how to live. But with 66 books written by 40 divinely inspired men across 1,500 years, how could I sum it all up in one simple statement? I was speechless.
My friend calmly responded: “The Bible is about who God is and what He likes.”
This thought-provoking answer stayed with me for over a year. As I continued my ministry, this simple truth began to transform how I understood Scripture. From a doctrinal perspective, the Bible is all about Jesus Christ—His first and second coming, His person, and His work. But how does this understanding shape the way we live?
I started to see the Bible in three core themes:
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Who God Is
Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself—His love, mercy, grace, and righteous nature. He is always showing us His heart, His power, and His character. -
God’s Relationships
The Bible is rich with God’s relationships, both within Himself (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and with humanity. These relationships teach us how to relate to Him and to one another in love and truth. -
God’s Expectations
Through His Word, God lays out clear expectations for us, offering blessings when we obey and consequences when we turn away. He invites us into a relationship that benefits us both now and eternally.
While this summary might sound simple, its depth is revealed as you explore the Bible’s details. Seeing these themes in every chapter, from Genesis onward, provides practical and applicable insights into how we should live.
At the heart of it all, God continuously showcases who He is. He yearns for a relationship with us, guides us on how to build healthy relationships with others, and clearly explains how we can join His team—Team Christ. When we embrace His Word, we find the strength, direction, and blessings we need to live fully.
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