WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES
the 5 most important teachings of the Bible.
1. A loving God created our world.
We take it for granted, but the book of Genesis sets the foundation for the rest of God’s story. Our universe was no accident. God existed eternally, and He created the earth. His nature is love, and He desires a relationship with man, the crown of His creation. humanity is a special creation above all other created things; that sin against God truly matters; and that God had a plan for redemption in mind from before the creation.”
2. Man needs a Savior.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
Most of us don’t like to talk about sin, much less admit we’re sinners, but it’s an important theme of the Bible. In Genesis 3, the serpent tempted Adam and Eve to disobey God. When they sinned, they lost their perfect relationship with their Creator. Scripture teaches that the consequence of sin is eternal separation from God. Old Testament stories illustrate how sin creates a barrier between man and God. The New Testament presents Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Understanding our sin problem is absolutely essential to receiving God’s grace.”
3. Jesus is God and Savior.
“This is love; not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” (1 John 4:10)
God came to earth as a man. A reading of John’s gospel reveals that Jesus continually claimed to be God. That’s one reason religious leaders wanted Him crucified. Jesus lived a sinless life, but he died to pay for our sins. It was the whole reason He came to earth. The very name “Jesus” means “The Lord saves.”
4. God calls us to relationship.
“To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)
Most Christians agree that relationship with God is a central theme of Scripture. Abraham was called a friend of God. Moses met with God face to face. Although our sin made it impossible for us to draw near to a Holy God, Jesus paid the penalty for sin to clear the way for us to enter into God’s family. We have an amazing privilege: when we place our faith in Christ, God adopts us, giving us the status of beloved sons and daughters.
5. God rules and reigns forever (even when it doesn’t look like it).
“The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” (Psalm 103:19)
The Bible teaches that God, perfect in wisdom, is always at work for our good and His glory.
Even when bad things happen in our personal lives, believers can rest assured that our Heavenly Father will work all things together for our good. Part of His sovereign purpose is to transform us and make us more like Himself: loving, wise, joyful, and peaceful.
Man’s sin has spoiled this world, and Satan exerts influence and authority, yet Jesus will come again. God will have the final victory over sin and death. His Word assures us that in heaven “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain...” (Revelation 21:4)
The Bible imparts timeless truths that build our faith and encourage us when we take time to read it. Reminding ourselves of our beliefs helps us stand firm when the ground beneath us seems to shake. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. God loves us. Jesus died to pay for our sins, so we can become sons and daughters of God. He will come again to take us home