Biblical Theology: The Storyline of Scripture
The whole Bible tells a single, unfolding story of redemption — from creation to new creation, promise to fulfillment, with Christ as its goal. This storyline follows that drama forward through its ten great acts, tracing the covenants and types until they arrive at Jesus.
Start here: The Storyline of Scripture · Reading the Bible Redemptively
1. Creation
God creates and reigns; Eden as sanctuary; the covenant of works. · Overview →
2. The Fall
Sin, curse, and the first promise of the gospel. · Overview →
- The Fall and the Curse
- The First Promise of the Gospel
- Cain to Babel the Flood and the Noahic Covenant
3. The Patriarchs
God’s covenant with Abraham and the promised seed. · Overview →
- The Call and Covenant with Abraham
- Isaac Jacob and the Promised Seed
- Joseph and the Providence of God
4. Exodus and Sinai
Redemption from Egypt and the covenant at Sinai. · Overview →
- The Exodus Redemption from Bondage
- The Mosaic Covenant and the Law at Sinai
- Tabernacle Priesthood and Sacrifice
- Wilderness and the Edge of the Land
5. Conquest and Judges
Inheritance of the land and the cycle of the judges. · Overview →
6. The Monarchy
David’s throne, Solomon’s temple, and the kingdom’s decline. · Overview →
7. Prophets and Exile
The prophetic word, exile, and the promise of a new covenant. · Overview →
- The Prophetic Word Covenant Lawsuit and Hope
- Exile Judgment Realized
- Promise of a New Covenant a New Heart and a Coming King
- Return Restoration and the Silent Years
8. The Coming of Christ
The Word made flesh — kingdom, cross, resurrection, and Pentecost. · Overview →
- The Incarnation The Word Made Flesh
- The Kingdom Inaugurated the Ministry of Jesus
- The Cross and Resurrection Redemption Accomplished
- Ascension and Pentecost the Spirit Poured Out
9. The Church Age
The church’s mission between the ages. · Overview →
10. The New Creation
Christ’s return and the new heavens and new earth. · Overview →