Head for the Hills: The Principal Theme of Scripture

The principal theme of Scripture, for both Israel’s Bible and the New Testament, is mankind dwelling in the divine and holy presence of the triune God. Scripture begins with this theme and ends with the same. John Milton was right; paradise was lost and then paradise was found. The common theme is Paradise.

Tim ColeAugust 22, 2017Patterns in Scripture, Old Testament, Meeting with God

Men Sleep

When God initiates a new covenant, a new relationship with someone, a typical pattern can be discerned. Once a pattern is established early in Genesis, the same pattern can be traced throughout Israel’s Scripture and then fulfilled in the New Testament.

Tim ColeAugust 16, 2017Genesis, Patterns in Scripture, Covenant

Water: Barrier to Blessing in Scripture

Understanding the patterns in the Bible are the key to understanding its basic message. Understanding the very first pattern in Scripture is a major key to view and grasp the big picture in the Bible, both Israel’s Scripture and the New Testament.