What is the most important & main message in the Bible?

[In1]

When you see things from this vantage point it becomes a there and back again journey, the process explicitly laid out in the whole of Scripture, in myriads of ways, in an entwinning and overlapping fashion, like a garment without seam ...

 

[farouk]

5 minutes ago, In1 said:

When you see things from this vantage point it becomes a there and back again journey, the process explicitly laid out in the whole of Scripture, in myriads of ways, in an entwinning and overlapping fashion, like a garment without seam ...

 

The wonder of Scripture is that you can start reading and with diligence a whole world of interconnected themes can open up; all ultimately centered in the Person and Work of Christ.

[farouk]

This thread is set to run and run, it seems...........

[Vine Abider]

14 minutes ago, In1 said:

When you see things from this vantage point it becomes a there and back again journey, the process explicitly laid out in the whole of Scripture, in myriads of ways, in an entwinning and overlapping fashion, like a garment without seam ...

 

 

7 minutes ago, farouk said:

The wonder of Scripture is that you can start reading and with diligence a whole world of interconnected themes can open up; all ultimately centered in the Person and Work of Christ.

Isn't is amazing when He gives us a little light, how we see the thread connect so many scriptures!?  We can study and study, but just a small illumination from Him is worth a lifetime of trying to understand! (but we likely do need the study - as a brother once said, "Studying the word is like putting film in the camera. It just sits there and then one day the light comes and a wonderful picture is developed!")

[farouk]

19 minutes ago, Vine Abider said:

 

Isn't is amazing when He gives us a little light, how we see the thread connect so many scriptures!?  We can study and study, but just a small illumination from Him is worth a lifetime of trying to understand! (but we likely do need the study - as a brother once said, "Studying the word is like putting film in the camera. It just sits there and then one day the light comes and a wonderful picture is developed!")

Reminds me also a bit of a quote from B B Warfield; he said something similar, I think.......

[warrior12]

That we are created beings in God image and likeness. We did not evolve from particles or other matter, but God breathe life into us man. 

Sin resulted because of our first parents disobedience and blood sacrifice of animals was the requirement for  the forgiveness of those sins. 

God then sent his son as the scarifice that would end all sacrifices of the blood of animals. Jesus shed his blood that would be the final sacrifice for the remission  or payment of sin at the cross. 

Whosoever belive in Jesus Christ and confess with his tongue that he is Lord shall have eternal life with him everlasting.

Those have been said already, but this is in my own words. Amen.

[Vine Abider]

I'm kinda thinking in terms of an "elevator speech,"  that is, if we were asked what the Bible was about and had just a minute or less to tell someone (as if we were riding with them in an elevator), what would it be?

For my "elevator speech" it might look like this: "The Bible presents a loving Father God who created mankind to express Him and to have dominion over the earth - and to have ongoing fellowship with Him.  But mankind made a poor choice which tragically brought in corruption, death, loss of authority, and separation from God - to the whole world.  So God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to rescue and restore man through His substitutional death and resurrection.  And by someone believing in Christ, He enters into them and by His Spirit He transforms them into His image, restores their rightful position, and restores fellowship with our loving Father."

I can say this in under 40 seconds.

What would your elevator speech look like?

 

[Marathoner]

I don't have a speech. If the Spirit sees fit to give me words to speak, then that's what I will say. If someone is hungry, I will give them food to eat.

If they are sick, I will look after their needs. If they are lonely, I will stay with them. If they need clothing, I will find something for them to wear. 

Speeches are for salesmen. Walking in the Spirit is what Ambassadors of Christ do. 

[Vine Abider]

9 minutes ago, Marathoner said:

I don't have a speech. If the Spirit sees fit to give me words to speak, then that's what I will say. If someone is hungry, I will give them food to eat.

If they are sick, I will look after their needs. If they are lonely, I will stay with them. If they need clothing, I will find something for them to wear. 

Speeches are for salesmen. Walking in the Spirit is what Ambassadors of Christ do. 

Good! Just an interesting exercise bro - not meant to be dogmatic about it or anything. The bottom line is always following the spirit's leading..

[Alive]

35 minutes ago, Vine Abider said:

I'm kinda thinking in terms of an "elevator speech,"  that is, if we were asked what the Bible was about and had just a minute or less to tell someone (as if we were riding with them in an elevator), what would it be?

For my "elevator speech" it might look like this: "The Bible presents a loving Father God who created mankind to express Him and to have dominion over the earth - and to have ongoing fellowship with Him.  But mankind made a poor choice which tragically brought in corruption, death, loss of authority, and separation from God - to the whole world.  So God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to rescue and restore man through His substitutional death and resurrection.  And by someone believing in Christ, He enters into them and by His Spirit He transforms them into His image, restores their rightful position, and restores fellowship with our loving Father."

I can say this in under 40 seconds.

What would your elevator speech look like?

 

The anointing of the Lord on this is as effectual as any. Its the Lord that has the power to bless and make the words Live.