7 Major Events in the History of God and People

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Learning the major events in the history of God and people will give you a clearer understanding of the Bible and its life-changing message for today. We’ll simplify it by using seven simple keywords:

Keyword #1: Creation

God created the whole world by speaking it into existence out of nothing. His crowning creation was humanity itself – created for relationship with God.

#2: Sin

Adam and Eve put themselves in the place of God, and because of that sin, relationship with God was broken. This is called “original sin” within Christian theology.

#3: Promise

In Genesis 12 God made a threefold promise to Abram, a promise that would culminate in the coming of Jesus.

#4: Commandment

God gave the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) to his people through Moses to give a framework for how God wants people to live in order to love God and people.

#5: Jesus

In the New Testament, we learn that Jesus, who is God himself, came to the earth, lived a perfect life, and died for our sins so we can be restored to relationship with God.

#6: Salvation

This event is a personal experience for every individual who trusts Jesus for salvation. At the defining moment of faith, God himself takes up residence in every believer by his Holy Spirit.

#7: Heaven

This event is yet to come – but someday God will return to the earth and establish his Kingdom. He will live forever with everyone who has trusted in Jesus for salvation.