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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 7 MIN

3. The Dominant Theme of Scripture

from The Story & Study of Scripture · host Chris Ramirez

Welcome back to The Story & Study of Scripture, where we don’t just study the Bible—we live it.If you’ve ever wondered what the Bible is really about, this episode is your invitation to see the big picture clearly—maybe for the first time.Because the Bible isn’t just a series of moral stories or spiritual lessons. It’s one unified story with one dominant theme:👉 The Kingdom of God — God’s People, in God’s Place, under God’s Rule.In this episode, we explore how this kingdom theme frames the entire biblical narrative:​ From Eden to New Jerusalem​ From Paradise lost to Paradise restored​ From the promise of a Redeemer to the return of the KingWith insights from Nancy Guthrie, Craig Bartholomew, N.T. Wright, and others, we trace the symmetry and tension of the Bible’s story and uncover how Jesus is the turning point of the Kingdom—already inaugurated, but not yet fully revealed.You’ll learn how this theme isn’t just theology—it’s identity.We are the people of the Kingdom, called to live today as citizens of heaven.So join us as we unpack the thread that ties the whole Bible together—and discover where your story fits in God’s greater story.Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help others see that the Bible is not just 66 books—it’s one story, one King, and one mission.

Welcome back to The Story & Study of Scripture, where we don’t just study the Bible—we live it.If you’ve ever wondered what the Bible is really about, this episode is your invitation to see the big picture clearly—maybe for the first time.Because the Bible isn’t just a series of moral stories or spiritual lessons. It’s one unified story with one dominant theme:👉 The Kingdom of God — God’s People, in God’s Place, under God’s Rule.In this episode, we explore how this kingdom theme frames the entire biblical narrative:​ From Eden to New Jerusalem​ From Paradise lost to Paradise restored​ From the promise of a Redeemer to the return of the KingWith insights from Nancy Guthrie, Craig Bartholomew, N.T. Wright, and others, we trace the symmetry and tension of the Bible’s story and uncover how Jesus is the turning point of the Kingdom—already inaugurated, but not yet fully revealed.You’ll learn how this theme isn’t just theology—it’s identity.We are the people of the Kingdom, called to live today as citizens of heaven.So join us as we unpack the thread that ties the whole Bible together—and discover where your story fits in God’s greater story.Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help others see that the Bible is not just 66 books—it’s one story, one King, and one mission.

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