The Theme of the Bible
The central themes of the Bible are the salvation of humanity and God, the Savior of humanity. These two principles permeate the entirety of the Bible. God gave the Bible so that people may follow the path of salvation revealed within it and ultimately enter eternal heaven. Through the Bible, God also intended for humanity to come to know Christ.
The Salvation of Humanity
While many read the Bible for intellectual curiosity, practical wisdom, or moral instruction, its primary purpose is often overlooked—even among Christians who regard it as the word of God. Jesus Himself explained the purpose and central theme of the Bible, declaring that it testifies about Him.
“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.”
Eternal life is directly connected to the salvation of humanity. Heaven is a place where death does not exist,[1] meaning that only those who have received eternal life—those who will never die—can enter. Yet human beings seldom live even a hundred years, and no one born into this world has ever escaped death. God, the Creator of life and the only being who possesses eternal life, has revealed through the Bible the way for humanity to be saved from sin and death, to receive eternal life, and ultimately to enter the kingdom of heaven.[2][3]
The Bible also contains teachings intended to transform people into God’s children, reflecting His character. By understanding and obeying these teachings, one can gain the wisdom that leads to salvation.[4]
God the Savior
In John 5:39, Jesus declared that the Scriptures testify about Him as the Savior and emphasized that eternal life is found within them. Thus, the central theme of the Bible is its testimony about God, who came to this earth in the flesh to save humanity from sin and death. Only through the word of the Bible can humankind come to know the Savior rightly and receive salvation.
The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. . . . the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. . . . the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Recognizing Christ—God who came in the flesh to save humanity—is the mystery of God, within whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The Bible contains this profound mystery—the most precious treasure. Those who fully believe that the Bible is the word of God and diligently search it will come to discover Christ—the treasure hidden for ages and generations—and in doing so will receive eternal life and salvation.
See also
- Bible
- The Role of the Bible
- The Original Languages of the Bible
- The Writers of the Bible
- Interpretation of the Bible
- Authority and Preservation of the Bible
- Composition of the Bible
External links
- The Purpose of the Bible, Christ Ahnsahnghong Official Website