Overview of the Bible By David Dann

Overview of the Bible By David Dann
God’s Perfect Plan Overview of the Bible By David Dann

God’s Perfect Plan

God’s Perfect Plan The Bible communicates the will of God to mankind.

God’s Perfect Plan The Bible communicates the will of God to mankind.
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

“…knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:20-21).

The Bible answers our most important questions in life.

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. Why are we here?

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. Why are we here? How did we get here?

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. Why are we here? How did we get here? What is our purpose on earth?

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. Why are we here? How did we get here? What is our purpose on earth? Where are we going?

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. Why are we here? How did we get here? What is our purpose on earth? Where are we going? Only the Bible answers the most important questions of life!

The Bible answers our most important questions in life.

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. The Bible presents God’s plan for mankind.

The Bible answers our most important questions in life. The Bible presents God’s plan for mankind. Consider the perfect plan of God.

God Created Everything Perfect

God created everything in six days.

God created everything in six days. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

God created everything in six days. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness’…So God created man is His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:26-27).

God created everything in six days. “Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and The morning were the sixth day” (Genesis 1:31).

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God placed the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8-25).

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God placed the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8-25). They enjoyed a perfect relationship with their Creator.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God placed the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8-25). They enjoyed a perfect relationship with their Creator. All of their needs were taken care of.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God placed the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8-25). They enjoyed a perfect relationship with their Creator. All of their needs were taken care of. They lived in a perfect paradise in perfect fellowship with God.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law. There were two special trees in the garden.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law. There were two special trees in the garden. Man was allowed to eat of the Tree of Life.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law. There were two special trees in the garden. Man was allowed to eat of the Tree of Life. Man was not allowed to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law. There were two special trees in the garden. Man was allowed to eat of the Tree of Life. Man was not allowed to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. “And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17).

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law. There were two special trees in the garden. Man was allowed to eat of the Tree of Life. Man was not allowed to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law.

God created everything in six days. Man enjoyed a perfect relationship with God. God gave man His law. Man was created with the freedom to choose to obey or disobey God’s law!

Sin Entered The World

Sin Entered The World The first man and woman sinned against God.

Sin Entered The World The first man and woman sinned against God.
Satan tempted the woman through a serpent to eat the forbidden fruit.

Satan tempted the woman through a serpent to eat the forbidden fruit. The man and woman both sinned against God by eating the forbidden fruit!

Satan tempted the woman through a serpent to eat the forbidden fruit. The man and woman both sinned against God by eating the forbidden fruit! “So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that is was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her and he ate” (Genesis 3:6).

Satan tempted the woman through a serpent to eat the forbidden fruit. The man and woman both sinned against God by eating the forbidden fruit!

Sin Entered The World Sin separates man from God.

Sin Entered The World Sin separates man from God.
Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4).

Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God.

Sin Entered The World M A N G O D Sin separates man from God.
Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. M A N G O D

Sin Entered The World M A N SIN G O D Sin separates man from God.
Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. M A N SIN G O D

This is spiritual death!
Sin Entered The World Sin separates man from God. Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. M A N SIN G O D This is spiritual death! (Ephesians 2:1)

Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God.

Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. Adam and Eve died spiritually, being separated from God, and began dying physically because they lost access to the Tree of Life.

Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. Adam and Eve died spiritually, being separated from God, and began dying physically because they lost access to the Tree of Life. “‘And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever’-- therefore the LORD God sent him out of the garden of Eden” (Genesis 3:22-23).

Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. Adam and Eve died spiritually, being separated from God, and began dying physically because they lost access to the Tree of Life.

Sin is the violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4). When man breaks God’s law, he sins and destroys his relationship with God. Adam and Eve died spiritually, being separated from God, and began dying physically because they lost access to the Tree of Life. Man continues to die physically ever since that time.

Sin Entered The World Every capable person has committed sin.

Sin Entered The World Every capable person has committed sin.
We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin.

We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin. Each person is responsible for his own sins.

We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin. Each person is responsible for his own sins. “The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son” (Ezekiel 18:20).

We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin. Each person is responsible for his own sins.

We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin. Each person is responsible for his own sins. Man has continued to commit sin so that all have become guilty sinners.

We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin. Each person is responsible for his own sins. Man has continued to commit sin so that all have become guilty sinners. “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

We do not suffer spiritual death because of Adam’s sin—it is impossible to inherit sin. Each person is responsible for his own sins. Man has continued to commit sin so that all have become guilty sinners.

God Planned To Send A Savior

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin.

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction.

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction.

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction. Illustration: Sin is like having a debt you cannot pay.

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction. Illustration: Sin is like having a debt you cannot pay. But God had a plan do provide man with a Savior who would crush the head of the serpent and free man from sin.

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction. Illustration: Sin is like having a debt you cannot pay. But God had a plan do provide man with a Savior who would crush the head of the serpent and free man from sin. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel” (Genesis 3:15).

God planned to provide a solution to the problem of sin. All who sin are cut off from God and are doomed to eternal destruction. Illustration: Sin is like having a debt you cannot pay. But God had a plan do provide man with a Savior who would crush the head of the serpent and free man from sin.

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham.

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3). “Now the LORD had said to Abram: ‘Get out of your country, from your kindred and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed’” (Genesis 12:1-3).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3). Nation (v. 2).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3). Nation (v. 2). Land (v. 1).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3). Nation (v. 2). Land (v. 1). Blessing for everyone in the world through Abraham’s family (v. 3).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3). The blessing for all nations would be the Savior, Jesus Christ, who would come into the world as a descendant of Abraham.

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. God made three promises to Abraham in connection with this plan (Genesis 12:1-3). The blessing for all nations would be the Savior, Jesus Christ, who would come into the world as a descendant of Abraham. The key to understanding the message of the Bible is to understand that the rest of the Bible follows the fulfillment of these promises God made to Abraham!

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham.

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. Abraham’s descendants became the nation of Israel, and God made a covenant with them at Mt. Sinai through Moses (Exodus 19-20).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. Abraham’s descendants became the nation of Israel, and God made a covenant with them at Mt. Sinai through Moses (Exodus 19-20). God instructed them to shed the blood of perfect lambs and sacrifice them to atone for their sins.

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. Abraham’s descendants became the nation of Israel, and God made a covenant with them at Mt. Sinai through Moses (Exodus 19-20). God instructed them to shed the blood of perfect lambs and sacrifice them to atone for their sins. “And you shall say to them, ‘This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to the LORD: two male lambs in their first year without blemish, day by day, as a regular burnt offering’” (Numbers 28:3).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. Abraham’s descendants became the nation of Israel, and God made a covenant with them at Mt. Sinai through Moses (Exodus 19-20). God instructed them to shed the blood of perfect lambs and sacrifice them to atone for their sins. “'For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul” (Leviticus 17:11).

God began unfolding His plan through Abraham. Abraham’s descendants became the nation of Israel, and God made a covenant with them at Mt. Sinai through Moses (Exodus 19-20). God instructed them to shed the blood of perfect lambs and sacrifice them to atone for their sins. This foreshadowed Jesus!

God’s prophets foretold the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior.

God’s prophets foretold the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14).

God’s prophets foretold the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward even forever” (Isaiah 9:6-7).

God’s prophets foretold the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior. “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2).

God’s prophets foretold the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior. “I am poured out like water, And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It has melted within Me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And My tongue clings to My jaws; You have brought Me to the dust of death. For dogs have surrounded Me; The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My hands and My feet; I can count all My bones. They look and stare at Me. They divide My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots” (Psalm 22:14-18).

God’s prophets foretold the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior. “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:5-6).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Jesus was born into the world as a descendant of Abraham and as God in the flesh.

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Jesus was born into the world as a descendant of Abraham and as God in the flesh. “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Jesus was born into the world as a descendant of Abraham and as God in the flesh. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:1, 14).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He came as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He came as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Just as the prophets foretold, He was born of a virgin in the city of Bethlehem as the fulfillment of God’s plan (Matthew 1:18; 2:1).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He came as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Just as the prophets foretold, He was born of a virgin in the city of Bethlehem as the fulfillment of God’s plan (Matthew 1:18; 2:1). He began His public ministry at about thirty years of age & miraculously healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, raised the dead, and taught people how they could receive salvation and eternal life.

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He was rejected by His countrymen and was crucified, killed, and buried in a sealed tomb (Matthew 27:35, 50, 57-60).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He was rejected by His countrymen and was crucified, killed, and buried in a sealed tomb (Matthew 27:35, 50, 57-60). He served as the perfect sacrifice for man’s sins & was resurrected from the grave the third day following His death (Matthew 28:1-8).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He was rejected by His countrymen and was crucified, killed, and buried in a sealed tomb (Matthew 27:35, 50, 57-60). He served as the perfect sacrifice for man’s sins & was resurrected from the grave the third day following His death (Matthew 28:1-8). Forty days after His resurrection He ascended to heaven where He reigns at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:1-3, 9-11).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. His miracles and His resurrection proved Him to be the Son of God.

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. His miracles and His resurrection proved Him to be the Son of God. “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:30-31).

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. His miracles and His resurrection proved Him to be the Son of God.

God’s plan was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. His miracles and His resurrection proved Him to be the Son of God. Ever since that time, salvation from sin has been made available to man through the blood of Jesus Christ!

Jesus takes away man’s sin. G O D M A N SIN This is spiritual death! (Ephesians 2:1)

Jesus takes away man’s sin. G O D M A N

Jesus takes away man’s sin. M A N G O D

Jesus takes away man’s sin. M A N G O D Together with

Jesus takes away man’s sin. M A N G O D Together with This is spiritual life! (Ephesians 2:1)

How Will You Respond?

How Will You Respond? God’s plan is rooted in His love for mankind.

How Will You Respond? God’s plan is rooted in His love for mankind.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

How Will You Respond? God’s plan is rooted in His love for mankind.
“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13-14).

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ.

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ and the perfect blood which He shed on the cross, man can have his sins taken away by Jesus.

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ and the perfect blood which He shed on the cross, man can have his sins taken away by Jesus. But man must meet the Lord’s terms in order to receive forgiveness.

who does not believe will be condemned’”
How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ and the perfect blood which He shed on the cross, man can have his sins taken away by Jesus. But man must meet the Lord’s terms in order to receive forgiveness. “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned’” (Mark 16:15-16).

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Because of the perfect sacrifice of Christ and the perfect blood which He shed on the cross, man can have his sins taken away by Jesus. But man must meet the Lord’s terms in order to receive forgiveness. “Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Men and brethren, what shall we do?’ Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” (Acts 2:37-38).

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ.

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Jesus, repent of their sins, and are baptized (immersed) in water into Christ for the remission of their sins are promised salvation!

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Jesus, repent of their sins, and are baptized (immersed) in water into Christ for the remission of their sins are promised salvation! Those who obey the gospel are added to the Lord’s church and are expected to live their lives faithful to Him and to His teachings.

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Jesus, repent of their sins, and are baptized (immersed) in water into Christ for the remission of their sins are promised salvation! Those who obey the gospel are added to the Lord’s church and are expected to live their lives faithful to Him and to His teachings. “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them…And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:41, 47).

How Will You Respond? God offers forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Jesus, repent of their sins, and are baptized (immersed) in water into Christ for the remission of their sins are promised salvation! Those who obey the gospel are added to the Lord’s church and are expected to live their lives faithful to Him and to His teachings.

How Will You Respond? God’s plan is the only plan that works!

How Will You Respond? God’s plan is the only plan that works!
Man has continued to sin and has tried to change & corrupt God’s plan through the centuries.

Man has continued to sin and has tried to change & corrupt God’s plan through the centuries. But God’s perfect plan remains in place and it is the only plan for the salvation of mankind!

Man has continued to sin and has tried to change & corrupt God’s plan through the centuries. But God’s perfect plan remains in place and it is the only plan for the salvation of mankind! Jesus said, “for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins” (John 8:24).

Man has continued to sin and has tried to change & corrupt God’s plan through the centuries. But God’s perfect plan remains in place and it is the only plan for the salvation of mankind! Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).

Man has continued to sin and has tried to change & corrupt God’s plan through the centuries. But God’s perfect plan remains in place and it is the only plan for the salvation of mankind! “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

Man has continued to sin and has tried to change & corrupt God’s plan through the centuries. But God’s perfect plan remains in place and it is the only plan for the salvation of mankind! “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16).

Will you take advantage of God’s plan???

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