Many believers have been taught to think of the Bible as a story about rules and requirements. Yet when we step back and look at the larger biblical narrative, a different picture emerges. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells the story of a God who desires a relationship with the people He created. The Bible is not primarily the story of humanity searching for God. It is the story of God pursuing humanity.
Despite how frequently the Bible speaks about sin, many believers struggle to define it. Ask a group of Christians what sin is, and you'll likely hear a variety of answers. Some describe it as breaking God's rules. Others define it as moral failure or disobedience. While those answers contain truth, the biblical picture is richer and more profound.
Despite how often the Bible uses covenant language, many believers are unsure what a covenant actually is. More importantly, many don't realize that covenant is one of the primary themes holding the entire Bible together.