Many in seeking to understanding the Bible have asked, What is the single message of the Bible? The answer can be given in one word, “Jesus,” and this one word has far-reaching implications.

To demonstrate this, in this post, I will do a quick survey of Jesus in all 66 books of the Bible and, thus, tell the most important story in the universe. Also, to show that the whole Bible’s single message is about Jesus, I will take three random pairs of Bible verses and show how they connect to Jesus.

Who or What is Jesus?

Now you may be asking, What is the meaning of the word “Jesus”? Well, Jesus is the name given to Christ, the member of the “Godhead” (Acts 17:29) who was born as a baby boy over 2,000 years ago.

Before I continue to explain who is Jesus, let me give a note for those who are new to Bible notation. When we write, for example, “Acts 17:29,” we are referring to the Bible, which is a collection of books. Each book in the Bible consists of one or more chapters, and each chapter has numbered sections called verses. The quotation referred to as “Acts 17:29” is taken from the book titled Acts in the Bible, the 17^th chapter, and the 29^th verse.

Having understood Bible notation which will be used throughout this post, let me first explain what is the Godhead. This is a name for a divine Family which consists of three Persons that each have life originating with themselves—life that is unborrowed and underived. These three Persons are known as the Father, the Son also called Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

By saying that each of the members of the Godhead is divine, we mean that each of them is “without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life.” Hebrews 7:3. In other words, each member is God in their own right.

No, there are not three Gods! These members of the Godhead never contradict each other at any time. That is, they speak with one voice, and so we can say, “there is one God.” Mark 12:32.

What can we say about God’s character? Well, God speaking of Himself, says that He is “God, that cannot lie” (Titus 1:2) and “God is love.” 1 John 4:8. That is to say that each member of the Godhead has a character of love that is identical to that of the others. In other words, “He [God] is…a God of truth and without iniquity [wickedness], just [holy] and right is he.” Deuteronomy 32:4.

Our Bible Verses of Focus

In this post, our Bible verses of focus are as follows: “Search the scriptures [the Bible]; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me [Jesus].” John 5:39. “And the men [the people] that walk over [read] them [the Scriptures, which is the Bible] are not aware of them [not aware that they speak of Jesus].” Luke 11:44.

In other words, a theoretical knowledge of Bible truths is insufficient to make the possessor of this knowledge holy. It only the gift of Jesus Christ’s righteousness from God than can result in the individual who receives it becoming holy. Such individuals live in accordance with all the teachings of the Bible, that is, in accordance with God’s law of love.

The Single Message of the Bible: Background—Jesus and Eternity in the Past

Now God says of Himself, “Thy [God’s] throne is established of old: thou [God] art from everlasting [from eternity in the past].” Psalm 93:2.

“The LORD [God] hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all [the universe].” Psalm 103:19.

Here we see that the Godhead has existed from eternity in the past, which is to say, there was never was a time in the past when God did not exist.

Clearly then, the single message of the Bible is that Jesus, just like the other members of the Godhead, has always existed in eternity in the past.

The Single Message of the Bible: Background—Jesus and the Creation

As it relates to Jesus, the single message of the Bible, God says, “For by him [Jesus] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him [Jesus], and for him: And he is before [prior to] all things, and by him all things consist.” Colossians 1:16, 17.

And Jesus speaking of Himself, says, I am “God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit [mind] to them that walk therein.” Isaiah 42:5.

Thus, the single message of the Bible points to Jesus as the “Creator” (Ecclesiastes 12:1) of the heavens, the earth, and the human race.

The Single Message of the Bible: Background—Jesus and the Problem of Evil on Earth

God created the human race by first creating a man named Adam and a woman named Eve. Both Adam and Eve had a character of love identical to God’s character of love when they were created.

However, Adam and Eve fell into sin, which is evil and wrongdoing, when they were tempted to sin by an angel named Satan.

Who is Satan? He is an angel who rebelled against God in heaven and caused some of the other angels to join him in his rebellion. And because neither Satan nor his “evil angels” (Psalm 78:49) would acknowledge their sins and turn away from them, God cast them out of heaven pending the day when God will judge all who do wickedly in the universe.

Now not only did Adam and Eve sin, but all their descendants, the entire human race, have inherited their disposition to sin. And God says, “The wages of sin is [eternal] death [which is to be annihilated by God]; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23.

So, this is the bad news that all humanity is destined to receive eternal death (annihilation) from God, but far surpassing this is the good news of “the gospel of Christ”! Romans 1:16. What is the gospel? It is God’s plan to save humanity from eternal death (annihilation) and instead give them eternal life through the work of Christ for humanity.

For God says, “And he [God] saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor [no mediator]: therefore his arm [Jesus] brought salvation [the saving of humanity from eternal death (annihilation)] unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.” Isaiah 59:16.

“And I [God] looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm [Jesus] brought salvation unto me; and my fury [at the evil in the universe], it upheld me.” Isaiah 63:5.

The Book of Genesis and the Single Message of the Bible

The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and in Genesis we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

So, speaking to Adam and Eve after they had sinned, Jesus said, “And I [Jesus] will put enmity between thee [Satan] and the woman [Eve], and between thy seed [your followers] and her seed [her Descendant, Jesus]; it [Jesus] shall bruise thy head [Satan’s head], and thou [Satan] shalt bruise his [Jesus’] heel.” Genesis 3:15.

Thus, we see in Genesis, Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Seed of the Woman. That is, Jesus was the Promised One who would put hatred in human hearts for sin and Satan. In addition, Jesus was to come and singlehandedly be victorious over Satan and his temptations to sin on behalf of humanity.

Hence, through Jesus, every human being can be saved from eternal death (annihilation) and instead receive eternal life from God, if the individual meets God’s conditions of repentance (deep remorse and sorrow for one’s own sins) and faith in Jesus.

The Book of Exodus and the Single Message of the Bible

We now come to book of Exodus where we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

There was a time when ancient Israel had been slaves in Egypt for about 400 years and Pharaoh, king of Egypt, refused to let the Israelites go free as God had commanded.

God then said to Moses, the man God had chosen to lead Israel out of bondage, “Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb…Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year [one year old]: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats: And…the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening. And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it…it is the LORD’S passover.” Exodus 12:3-11.

“For I [God] will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite [kill] all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD [God]. And the blood shall be to you for a token [sign] upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy [kill] you, when I smite [strike] the land of Egypt.” Exodus 12:12, 13.

So, here in Exodus, we see the foretelling of the death of Jesus in place of the death of the whole human race. That is, in Exodus, we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Passover Lamb.

The Book of Leviticus and the Single Message of the Bible

Leviticus is the next book in which we will seek to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God established the Day of Atonement as a special day in Israel. “And the LORD [God] said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother [the High Priest], that he come not at all times into the [Most] holy place within the vail [veil] before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I [God] will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat. Thus shall Aaron come into the [Most] holy place: with a young bullock for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.” Leviticus 16:2, 3.

“And Aaron shall cast lots upon…two goats; one lot for the LORD [God], and the other lot for the scapegoat. And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering…And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities [wickedness] of the children [people] of Israel, and all their transgressions [evil] in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness.” Leviticus 16:8-21.

Here we see that on the yearly Day of Atonement in ancient Israel, the High Priest officiated in the sanctuary as a symbol (type) of the real (antitypical) Day of Atonement to come. On that day in Israel, the sins of all those in Israel who had repented of their sins were separated from the people by placing them on the scapegoat which represented Satan, the instigator of all sins.

So then, in Leviticus, we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The High Priest who would officiate in the heavenly sanctuary on the antitypical Day of Atonement. This antitypical Day when the heavenly sanctuary would begin to be cleansed began on October 22, 1844. Satan will be punished with death for his own sins and the sins from which the heavenly sanctuary was cleansed.

Why does God have special dealings with Israel? Because Israel was the nation which God had chosen to make Himself and, particularly Jesus, the single message of the Bible, known to the rest of the world.

The Book of Numbers and the Single Message of the Bible

We now come to the book of Numbers where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

It happened in ancient Israel that “on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony: and at even [evening] there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning. So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night.” Numbers 9:15, 16.

“For…thou LORD [God] art among this people [Israel]…thou LORD [God] art seen face to face, and…thy cloud standeth over them, and…thou goest before them, by day time in a pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night.” Numbers 14:14.

Here we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, represented by The Cloud by Day and the Pillar of Fire by Night.

The Book of Deuteronomy and the Single Message of the Bible

Again, we seek to find in the book of Deuteronomy, Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now Moses said to the people of Israel, “The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me [Moses]; unto him ye shall hearken [hear and obey].” Deuteronomy 18:15.

Thus, we see that Jesus, the single message of the Bible, is represented as The Prophet like Moses.

The Book of Joshua and the Single Message of the Bible

In the book of Joshua, we expect to also find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

After Moses died, Joshua succeeded him as the new leader of Israel. “And it came to pass, when Joshua was by [the city of] Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?” Joshua 5:13.

“And he said, Nay [No]; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship.” Joshua 5:14.

Here, Jesus Himself appears to Joshua, for God had commanded Israel to take possession of the land of Canaan by driving out its wicked inhabitants. We see then that Jesus, the single message of the Bible, describes Himself as The Captain of the Army of the Lord who would fight for Israel against their enemies, the Canaanites.

Here Israel is symbolic of the people who love God, that is, God’s people, throughout all of earth’s history, for whom Jesus would fight against their enemies.

The Book of Judges and the Single Message of the Bible

We now come to the book of Judges where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

As it happened, after the death of Joshua, the nation of Israel began to do wickedly so that they failed in their God-given mission to attract the people of the world to God.

“And the anger of the LORD [God] was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers [plunderers] that spoiled [plundered] them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.” Judges 2:1.

“Whithersoever [Wherever] they went out, the hand of the LORD [God] was against them for evil, as the LORD [God] had said, and as the LORD [God] had sworn unto them: and they [Israel] were greatly distressed.” Judges 2:15.

“And when the children [people] of Israel cried unto the LORD [God], the LORD [God] raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them [from their enemies].” Judges 3:9.

Over and over again, Israel did evil in God’s sight and God allowed their enemies to prevail over Israel. But when they cried out to God in distress, He delivered them.

So, where in the book of Judges is Jesus, the single message of the Bible? Well, in this Bible story we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, represented as The Deliverer from Our Enemies.

The Book of Ruth and the Single Message of the Bible

Now in the book of Ruth, we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

A woman named Naomi and her family left Israel in a time of famine to live in the land of Moab. At the end of the famine in Israel, Naomi returned poverty-stricken to Israel with her daughter-in-law, Ruth.

“And Naomi had a kinsman [relative] of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech [her deceased husband]; and his name was Boaz.” Ruth 2:1. And Boaz said to Ruth, “And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman [relative]: howbeit there is a kinsman [relative] nearer than I.” Ruth 3:12.

“And he [Boaz] said unto the kinsman [relative], Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech’s…Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to [marry her and] raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.” Ruth 4:3-5.

“And the kinsman [relative] said [to Boaz], I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar [spoil] mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it.” Ruth 4:6. “So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife.” Ruth 4:13.

Once more we see that, Jesus, the single message of the Bible, is represented in the story, this time in the story of Ruth. Here Jesus, as the single message of the Bible, is The Kinsman Redeemer.

The Book of 1 Samuel and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of 1 Samuel where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD [God].” 1 Samuel 3:20. Here Samuel represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, where Jesus in the book of 1 Samuel is The Prophet of God.

“And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. And he [Samuel] went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel.” 1 Samuel 7:15-17.

Here Samuel represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, where Jesus in the book of 1 Samuel is Judge.

Also, Samuel said to Saul, a man whom he had anointed as king of Israel as he, Samuel, was commanded by God, “And thou [Saul] shalt go down before me [Samuel] to Gilgal; and, behold, I [Samuel] will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry [wait], till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou [Saul] shalt do.” 1 Samuel 10:8.

What is anointing? It is the pouring out on the head, and/or the application of olive oil to other parts of the body, by someone selected by God. It was a sign from God that the one who is anointed is thereby appointed to a role in Israel determined by God, usually as king or priest.

In this case, Samuel represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, where Jesus in the book of 1 Samuel is Priest.

Moreover, Samuel later said to king Saul of Israel, “But now thy [king Saul’s] kingdom shall not continue: the LORD [God] hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD [God] hath commanded him to be captain [king] over his people [Israel], because thou [king Saul] hast not kept that which the LORD [God] commanded thee.” 1 Samuel 13:14.

In this instance, we find in the book of 1 Samuel, Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as A King with a Heart of Love Like God’s Heart.

Note then that in the book of 1 Samuel we found four things about Jesus, the single message of the Bible. This illustrates the point that, often, in a given book of the Bible, more than one representation of Jesus is to be found. That is, in all the 66 books of the Bible, more than 66 things about Jesus can be found.

So, then this blog post is only gives you a brief glimpse of Jesus as the single message of the Bible. Your own further study will reveal much more about Jesus in all 66 books of the Bible.

The Book of 2 Samuel and the Single Message of the Bible

We will now look at the book of 2 Samuel to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Now these be the last words of [king] David [of Israel]. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, The [Holy] Spirit of the LORD [God] spake [spoke] by me, and his word was in my tongue.” 2 Samuel 23:1, 2.

King David here represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Anointed of God and the Sweet Psalmist.

Also, we find in the book of 2 Samuel the story of Absalom, a son of king David of Israel, who had fled after killing his half-brother, Amnon, who had raped Absalom’s sister, Tamar. After some time, Absalom prevailed with Joab, the commander of Israel’s army, and so Joab sent a woman to king David to speak certain words to the king.

“And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished [Absalom].” 2 Samuel 14:13.

“For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he [God] devise means, that his banished [humanity] be not expelled from him [God].” 2 Samuel 14:14.

Here then we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Brings Home His Banished.

The Book of 1 Kings and the Single Message of the Bible

Now in the book of 1 Kings we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

And God says, “So king Solomon [of Israel] exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.” 1 Kings 10:23, 24.

In this instance, in the book of 1 Kings, king Solomon represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Wise King.

The Book of 2 Kings and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of 2 Kings which we expect to be no exception in that Jesus, the single message of the Bible, is to be found in this book.

Here God says, “And Elisha [the prophet] died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in [beginning] of the year. And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre [tomb] of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived [came back to life], and stood up on his feet.” 2 Kings 13:20, 21.

Thus, in the book of 2 Kings, Elisha represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who in Death Gives Life. For the death of Jesus made secure God’s promise to give eternal life to humanity, provided they met God’s requirements.

The Book of 1 Chronicles and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now see where in the book of 1 Chronicles we can find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

As it happened, Israel under king David’s leadership, improperly transported the holy ark of God’s covenant with humanity. As a result, a man named Uzza was struck dead by God for his presumptuous sin. “And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?” 1 Chronicles 13:12.

God says, “So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.” 1 Chronicles 13:13, 14.

In this story we see in the book of 1 Chronicles, Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Blesses the Faithful.

The Book of 2 Chronicles and the Single Message of the Bible

Next in our study of Jesus, the single message of the Bible, we come to the book of 2 Chronicles.

In this book God says, “Thus [king] Solomon [of Israel] finished the house of the LORD [God], and…all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in the house of the LORD [God]…he prosperously effected [accomplished].” 2 Chronicles 7:11.

Here then we see in the book of 2 Chronicles, Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The King who Builds the Spiritual House of God which is made up of all those people who keep God’s law of love.

The Book of Ezra and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of Ezra where we again expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready [skillful] scribe in the law of Moses [was one who read and taught the law], which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king [Artaxerxes of Medo-Persia] granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.” Ezra 7:6.

And king Artaxerxes said, “And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.” Ezra 7:25.

Here then, in the book of Ezra, Ezra himself represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Faithful and Skillful Scribe.

The Book of Nehemiah and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now see if we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible, in the book of Nehemiah.

God records the deeds of Nehemiah in the Bible: “Then the king [Artaxerxes of Medo-Persia] said unto me [Nehemiah], For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres [tombs], that I may build it.” Nehemiah 2:4, 5.

Nehemiah was granted permission by the king, so “I [Nehemiah] went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.” Nehemiah 2:13.

After assembling the people to the work, “the wall [surrounding the city of Jerusalem] was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.” Nehemiah 6:15.

Here in the book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah himself represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Rebuilder of Broken Down Walls. In other words, Jesus is the Rebuilder of the spiritual walls that protect the individual from falling into sin.

The Book of Esther and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of Esther where we seek to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.” Esther 3:2.

Thus, Mordecai obeyed God’s commandment that we should give reverence and worship to no one else but God.

Here in the book of Esther then, Mordecai represents Jesus, the single message of Bible, as Our Mordecai Who is Faithful to God.

The Book of Job and the Single Message of the Bible

Next in our study, we come to the book of Job where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God has recorded in the Bible, the words of a man named Job who said, “I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins [organs] be consumed within me [in death].” Job 19:25-27.

Thus, in the book of Job, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Redeemer Who Ever Lives. For Jesus has redeemed humanity, which is to say, bought humanity back from sin and Satan by Jesus’ death and resurrection, His rising from the dead to live again.

The Book of Psalms and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point, we come to the book of Psalms where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

The twenty-third psalm says, “The LORD [God] is my shepherd; I shall not want [lack anything]. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [God] art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4.

“Thou [God] preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD [God] for ever.” Psalm 23:5, 6.

We see then in the book of Psalms, Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Lord Who is Our Shepherd.

The Book of Proverbs and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Proverbs where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely [beautiful] in going: A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; a greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.” Proverbs 30:29-31.

Here in the book of Proverbs we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The King Against Whom There Will be No Rising Up.

The Book of Ecclesiastes and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Ecclesiastes where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God has recorded the words of king Solomon of ancient Israel in the Bible, and Solomon said of himself: “And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs [short sentences that express a wise saying which requires interpretation].” Ecclesiastes 12:9.

“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.” Ecclesiastes 12:10.

“The words of the wise are as goads [pricks to rouse to action], and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.” Ecclesiastes 12:11.

Here in the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Preacher of Wisdom.

The Book of the Song of Solomon and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book, Song of Solomon, where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Set me [God] as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.” Song of Solomon 8:6.

“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned [despised].” Song of Solomon 8:7.

So then, in the book Song of Solomon, we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Lover of Our Souls.

The Book of Isaiah and the Single Message of the Bible

Next in our study, comes the book of Isaiah where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “For unto us [For unto humanity] a child is born, unto us [to humanity] a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6.

Here we in the book of Isaiah then we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Prince of Peace, the One who will bring perfect peace to the earth.

Moreover, God says, “But he [Jesus] was wounded for our transgressions [sins], he was bruised for our iniquities [evil doings]: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes [His weals (injuries)] we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5.

Here again in the book of Isaiah, we see also Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Suffering Servant. For Jesus was a Servant to humanity.

The Book of Jeremiah and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point in our study, we come to the book of Jeremiah to seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices [secret schemes] against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite [strike] him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.” Jeremiah 18:18.

Thus, in the book of Jeremiah, Jeremiah himself represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Rejected Messenger of God.

Furthermore, God says, “Is there no balm [healing ointment] in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” Jeremiah 8:22.

Here again, in the book of Jeremiah, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Balm (Healing Ointment) in Gilead for sin-sick humanity, and also we see Jesus as the Heavenly Physician administering this spiritual healing.

The Book of Lamentations and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Lamentations which was written by the prophet, Jeremiah, to seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God records in the Bible, Jeremiah’s laments over the city of Jerusalem which was taken captive by the Babylonians. Jeremiah wrote, “Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD [God] hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.” Lamentations 1:12.

“Mine eyes do fail with tears, my bowels are troubled, my liver is poured upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people [Jerusalem]; because the children and the sucklings [the nursing children] swoon [faint] in the streets of the city.” Lamentations 2:11.

Here in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet, Jeremiah, represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Weeping Prophet.

The Book of Ezekiel and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point, let us consider the book of Ezekiel where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God gave His prophet, Ezekiel, a vision [supernatural mental imagery from God] of Jesus and Ezekiel wrote: “And above the firmament [the expanse] that was over their [the living creatures’] heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.” Ezekiel 1:26.

“And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.” Ezekiel 1:27.

“As the appearance of the bow [rainbow] that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD [God]. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake [spoke].” Ezekiel 1:28.

Here in the book of Ezekiel, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Glorious Lord.

The Book of Daniel and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Daniel to see if we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied [amazed], and rose up in haste, and spake [spoke], and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.” Daniel 3:24.

“He [the king] answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God [Jesus]. Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake [spoke], and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither [come here]. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire.” Daniel 3:25, 26.

“And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.” Daniel 3:27.

Here then in the book of Daniel, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Fourth Man in the Fire.

The Book of Hosea and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Hosea where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God said, “The beginning of the word of the LORD [God] by Hosea. And the LORD [God] said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms [of adulteries which is sexual intimacy between a married person and someone other than their marriage partner] and children of whoredoms [children born through adulteries]: for the land hath committed great whoredom [great spiritual adultery with Satan], departing from the LORD [God].” Hosea 1:2.

So then, in the book of Hosea, Hosea represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Faithful Husband Married to the Unfaithful Wife. That is, Jesus, as a Faithful Husband is, symbolically, married to an unfaithful wife, which is unfaithful humanity who have committed spiritual adultery with Satan.

The Book of Joel and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of Joel to seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my [Holy] spirit upon all flesh [all humanity]; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy [speak by inspiration from God], your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions [supernatural mental imagery from God]: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids [female servants] in those days will I pour out my [Holy] spirit.” Joel 2:28, 29.

Thus, in the book of Joel we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Outpourer of the Holy Spirit.

The Book of Amos and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point in our study, we come to the book of Amos where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen [a keeper of herds of cattle] of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.” Amos 1:1.

Now the name “Amos” means “burden-bearer” and Amos’ message to Israel, a message of continuous judgment and harsh criticism, was indeed a heavy burden.

So then, in the book of Amos, Amos represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Burden Bearer.

The Book of Obadiah and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Obadiah to see if we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “For the day of the LORD [God’s Judgment Day] is near upon all the heathen [unbelievers in God]: as thou [the nation of Edom] hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.” Obadiah 1:15.

“For as ye have drunk [in sinful celebration of Jerusalem’s downfall] upon my [God’s] holy mountain [at Jerusalem], so shall all the heathen [unbelievers in God] drink continually [of my (God’s) fury because of their wickedness], yea, they shall drink, and they shall swallow down, and they shall be as though they had not been [as though they had never been born].” Obadiah 1:16.

Thus, in the book of Obadiah we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Judge of Those Who Do Evil.

The Book of Jonah and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Jonah where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Now the word of the LORD [God] came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.” Jonah 1:1, 2.

“But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD [God], and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD [God].” Jonah 1:3.

“And the word of the LORD [God] came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid [command] thee.” Jonah 3:1, 2.

“So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD [God]. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days’ journey.” Jonah 3:3.

Here then in the book of Jonah, Jonah represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Foreign Missionary. For Jesus left His home in heaven and came to the earth as a Foreign Missionary.

Furthermore, God says, “And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.” Jonah 3:4, 5.

“For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water: But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands.” Jonah 3:6-8.

“Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.” Jonah 3:9, 10.

Here again in the book of Jonah, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Merciful and Forgiving God.

The Book of Micah and the Single Message of the Bible

We now come to the book of Micah to see if we can find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God said, “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel [symbolically, Ruler of the world]; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2.

Thus, in the book of Micah, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Ruler of the World from Bethlehem.

Moreover, God says, “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity [wickedness], and passeth by the transgression [evildoings] of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.” Micah 7:18.

“He [God] will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities [our wickedness]; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Micah 7:19.

So here again, in the book of Micah, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The God Who Casts Our Sins into the Depths of the Sea.

The Book of Nahum and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Nahum where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says of Himself, “The LORD [God] is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Nahum 1:7.

Thus, in the book of Nahum, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as Our Stronghold in the Day of Trouble.

Also, God says, “What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction [sin] shall not rise up the second time [in the universe].” Nahum 1:9.

So, in the book of Nahum, we also see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Puts an End to Sin Forever.

The Book of Habakkuk and the Single Message of the Bible

We now come to the book of Habakkuk where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God records the words of His prophet, Habakkuk, in the Bible, and Habakkuk said, “O LORD [God], how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!” Habakkuk 1:2.

“Why dost thou shew [show] me iniquity [wickedness], and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling [plundering] and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.” Habakkuk 1:3.

“Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass [enclose] about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.” Habakkuk 1:4.

Here then in the book of Habakkuk, Habakkuk himself represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Great Evangelist, Crying for Revival.

The Book of Zephaniah and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point in our study, we come to the book of Zephaniah where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17.

Thus, in the book of Zephaniah, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Lord Who Rejoices Over His People and Who is Mighty to Save.

The Book of Haggai and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Haggai to see if we can find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And I [God] will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house [the Temple in Jerusalem] with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.” Haggai 2:7. For Jesus, who is God, would come to the earth and teach the people in the Temple in Jerusalem.

So, in the book of Haggai, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Desire of All Nations. That is, the saved of all the nations on earth would desire Him, Jesus.

The Book of Zechariah and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Zechariah where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And I [God] will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me [Jesus] whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.” Zechariah 12:10.

“And one [a person in heaven who was saved from the human race] shall say unto him [to Jesus in heaven], What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.” Zechariah 13:6.

Thus, in the book of Zechariah, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Pierced Son.

Also, God says, “In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.” Zechariah 13:1.

So then, in the book of Zechariah, we also see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Fountain Opened for Uncleanness, that is, for sin.

The Book of Malachi and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Malachi where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “But unto you that fear [reverence] my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” Malachi 4:2.

So, in the book of Malachi, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Sun of Righteousness. For, just like the sun, the light of Jesus’ righteousness is continually shining upon humanity to turn those who yield to the Holy Spirit so that they perceive it from their evil ways to holiness.

The Book of Matthew and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Matthew which is about Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Jesus, when He was on earth, “He saith unto them [His disciples], But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:15, 16. Here “the Christ” means “the Messiah, the promised Deliverer of humanity from sin.”

Thus, in the book of Matthew we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Messiah.

The Book of Mark and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point, we come to the book of Mark which is about Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And at even [evening], when the sun did set, they brought unto him [to Jesus] all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. And all the city was gathered together at the door.” Mark 1:32, 33.

“And he [Jesus] healed many that were sick of divers [various] diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.” Mark 1:34.

So then, in the book of Mark, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Miracle Worker.

The Book of Luke and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Luke which is about Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Jesus, when He was on earth, said, “But that ye may know that the Son of man [Jesus] hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy [the paralysed man],) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.” Luke 5:24, 25.

“For the Son of man [Jesus] is come to seek and to save that [humanity] which was lost.” Luke 19:10.

Thus, we see in the book of Luke, Jesus the single message of the Bible as The Son of Man, a term used by Jesus to refer to Himself.

The Book of John and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of John which is about Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” John 1:1-3.

Thus, in the book of John, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Word of God.

Also, God says, “And the Word was made [human] 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 1:14.

So, in the book of John, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as God in the Human Flesh.

Furthermore, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6.

Here again, in the book of John, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Way, the Truth, and the Life.

The Book of Acts and the Single Message of the Bible

We now come to the book of Acts where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And he [Jesus] said unto them [His disciples], It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.” Acts 1:7.

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8.

“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.” Acts 1:9.

“And while they looked stedfastly [steadfastly] toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel [clothing]; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” Acts 1:10, 11.

Thus, in the book of Acts, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Ascended Lord.

The Book of Romans and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Romans where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “For all [humanity] have sinned, and come short of the glory of God [failed to display God’s character of perfect love]; being justified [declared righteous by God] freely by his grace [His unmerited favour] through the redemption [purchase of humanity from Satan] that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation [a merciful Sacrifice] through faith in his [Jesus’] blood, to declare his [God’s] righteousness for the remission [forgiveness] of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.” Romans 3:23-25.

“To declare, I say, at this time his [God’s] righteousness: that he [God] might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” Romans 3:26.

Thus, in the book of Romans, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Justifier of Sinners.

The Book of 1 Corinthians and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point, let us look at the book of 1 Corinthians to see if we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “But now is Christ risen from the dead [to live again], and become the firstfruits [firstborn] of them that slept [that died].” 1 Corinthians 15:20.

“For since by man [by Adam] came death, by man [Christ] came also the resurrection of the dead [the rising from the dead to live again]. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:21, 22.

“But every man [every human being] in his own order: Christ the firstfruits [the firstborn]; afterward they that are Christ’s at his [second] coming [to the earth].” 1 Corinthians 15:23.

Thus, in the book of 1 Corinthians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Resurrection.

The Book of 2 Corinthians and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of 2 Corinthians where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9.

So, in the book of 2 Corinthians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Gave Up Everything for Us.

The Book of Galatians and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, let us consider the book of Galatians where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “Christ hath redeemed us [saved us] from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham [who was a godly man] might come on the Gentiles [the non-Jewish nations] through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the [Holy] Spirit through faith [in Christ].” Galatians 3:13, 14.

What is the curse of the law? It the condemnation of eternal death (annihilation) that the law places upon everyone who does not live according to God’s law of love.

So then, in the book of Galatians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The Redeemer from the Curse of the Law.

The Book of Ephesians and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Ephesians where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God records in the Bible the words of the apostle Paul, where an apostle is a disciple of Christ who is specially chosen by God for a specific Christian ministry. Paul wrote, “Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints [who are those whom God declares to be righteous], is this grace [God’s unmerited favour] given, that I should preach among the Gentiles [the non-Jewish nations] the unsearchable [spiritual] riches of Christ.” Ephesians 3:8.

Thus, in the book of Ephesians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The God with Unsearchable Spiritual Riches.

The Book of Philippians and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point in our study, we come to the book of Philippians where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6, 7.

So, in the book of Philippians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The God Who Answers Prayer.

The Book of Colossians and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Colossians where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily [in human flesh].” Colossians 2:9.

Thus, in the book of Colossians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Fullness of the Godhead in Human Flesh.

In addition, God says, Jesus is He “who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.” Colossians 1:15.

What does this mean? The meaning is that the life of Jesus demonstrated God’s character of perfect love, just as an image is a true representation of the original.

So then, in the book of Colossians, we also see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Image of the Invisible God.

The Book of 1 Thessalonians and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of 1 Thessalonians where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep [die believing] in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord [Jesus] shall not prevent [precede] them which are asleep [have died].” 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 15.

“For the Lord [Jesus] himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump [trumpet] of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord [Jesus] in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord [Jesus]. Wherefore [Therefore] comfort one another with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18.       

Thus, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Lord Coming with a Shout.

The Book of 2 Thessalonians and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of 2 Thessalonians where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 8.

“Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints [those who keep God’s law of love], and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.” 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 10.

Here then in the book of 2 Thessalonians, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Lord Coming to Take Vengeance on the Wicked.

The Book of 1 Timothy and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point, we come to the book of 1 Timothy where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 2:5.

So then, in the book of 1 Timothy, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Only Mediator between God and Man.

The Book of 2 Timothy and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of 2 Timothy where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15.

Now we know that Jesus learned the Scriptures (the Bible) thoroughly in the same way that every human being must learn it—by being taught by the Holy Spirit. This is what enabled Jesus to teach the gospel so effectively.

Thus, in the book of 2 Timothy, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Heavenly Worker Approved of God.

The Book of Titus and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Titus where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says that humanity should be “looking for that blessed hope [Jesus], and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13.

Thus, in the book of Titus, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Blessed Hope.

The Book of Philemon and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of Philemon to seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God records in the Bible, the words of the apostle Paul who wrote, “I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds [chains]: Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me.” Philemon 1:10, 11.

“Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels [inward affection]: Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds [chains] of the gospel.” Philemon 1:12, 13.

“But without thy mind [your consent] would I do nothing; that thy benefit [good] should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever.” Philemon 1:14, 15.

“Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?” Philemon 1:16.

Here Philemon, the master of Onesimus, is called upon to receive Onesimus, not as a servant but as a member of Philemon’s own family, beloved by Philemon just as the rest of his family.

Thus, in the book of Philemon, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible as The God Willing to Restore Us to His Favour when we turn away from Him, and no matter how grievous our sins have been.

The Book of Hebrews and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of Hebrews where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant.” Hebrews 13:20.

This covenant was a contract made between Jesus and God that He, through His death on behalf of humanity, would save the human race from eternal death (annihilation).

Thus, in the book of Hebrews, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The God Who Shed the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant.

Also, God says that we are to be “looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2.

So, in the book of Hebrews, we also see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Author and Finisher of Our Faith.

The Book of James and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of James where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning [neither like the shifting shadow caused by the sun].” James 1:17.

Here then in the book of James, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Good and Perfect Gift.

The Book of 1 Peter and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of 1 Peter where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “The Lord…to whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, ye also, as lively [living] stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 2:3-5.

“Wherefore [Therefore] also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion [Zion] a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.” 1 Peter 2:6.

So then, in the book of 1 Peter, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Chief Cornerstone.

The Book of 2 Peter and the Single Message of the Bible

At this point, we come to the book of 2 Peter where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:3, 4.

Thus, in the book of 2 Peter, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The God Who Gives Us Power to Overcome Sin.

The Book of 1 John and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of 1 John where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation [merciful Sacrifice] for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:1, 2.

Thus, in the book of 1 John, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as Our Advocate and Sin Bearer.

The Book of 2 John and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the book of 2 John where we want to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God records in the Bible, the words of the disciple, John, who wrote, “For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” 2 John 1:7.

“Look to yourselves, that we lose not those [spiritual] things which we have wrought [achieved], but that we receive a full reward [of eternal life]. Whosoever transgresseth [sins], and abideth not in the doctrine [teaching] of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine [teaching] of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.” 2 John 1:8, 9.

“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine [teaching], receive him not into your house, neither bid [say to] him God speed [may God cause you to succeed]: For he that biddeth [say to] him God speed [[may God cause you to succeed]] is partaker of his evil deeds.” 2 John 1:10, 11.

Here then in the book of 2 John, the disciple, John, represents Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Warns Us Against Deceivers.

The Book of 3 John and the Single Message of the Bible

Next, we come to the book of 3 John, to seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Now God says, “Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; Which have borne witness of thy charity [love] before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well.” 3 John 1:5, 6.

“Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles [non-Jewish nations]. We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.” 3 John 1:7, 8.

Thus, in the book of 3 John, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The God Who Treats Us with the Best Hospitality.

The Book of Jude and the Single Message of the Bible

Let us now consider the book of Jude where we seek Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God says, “And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard [harsh] speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” Jude 1:14, 15.

Thus, in the book of Jude, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Lord Coming with Thousands upon Thousands of Saints.

Also, God says, “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” Jude 1:24, 25.

Here again in the book of Jude, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Presents Us Faultless Before God.

The Book of Revelation and the Single Message of the Bible

We come now to the last book of the Bible, book of Revelation, where we expect to find Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Jesus says, “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending [of your salvation], saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8.

So, in the book of Revelation, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Alpha and the Omega.

Also, God says that we should say wholeheartedly, “Jesus Christ…is the faithful witness [who testifies of God’s love for humanity], and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” Revelation 1:5, 6.

Thus, in the book of Revelation, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The Faithful and True Witness.

Furthermore, God says, “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he [Jesus] that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.” Revelation 19:11.

“His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture [garment] dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.” Revelation 19:12, 13.

“And the armies which were in heaven [the holy angels] followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite [strike] the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” Revelation 19:14, 15.

“And he hath on his vesture [garment] and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:16.

Here again in the book of Revelation, we see Jesus, the single message of the Bible, as The One Who Comes as King of kings and the Lord of lords!

The Single Message of the Bible: 3 Random Pairs of Bible Verses

Up to this point in this post, we have seen Jesus, the single message of the Bible, in all 66 books of the bible.

We will now look at three random pairs of Bible verses to demonstrate that every verse of the Bible is in some way about Jesus.

Random Pair of Bible Verses #1—The Books of Nehemiah and Philippians

Here is our first random pair of Bible verses taken from the books of Nehemiah and Philippians:

1. “And cover not their iniquity [wickedness], and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.” Nehemiah 4:5.
2. “Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy.” Philippians 1:4.

Let us now see how these two verses are connected to Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

From Adam and Eve to the Flood

We have seen earlier in this post how evil came to the earth when Adam and Eve, the first human pair, fell into sin.

And it came to pass that so great was the wickedness of humanity that God destroyed everything on dry land, including the human race, with a worldwide flood, saving only eight persons, namely, a man named Noah and his family.

From the Flood to Abraham

Once again after the flood, as people multiplied on the earth, wickedness became widespread. Therefore, God chose a godly man named Abraham to preserve a knowledge of God and His law of love on earth by His own holy life, thereby attracting the world to God’s law of love.

“Now to Abraham and his seed [descendant] were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds [descendants], as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed [descendant], which is Christ.” Galatians 3:16. So, Abraham was to be the ancestor of Christ, when He would come to the earth in human flesh.

From Abraham to Israel’s Babylonian Captivity

Abraham’s descendants became the nation of Israel and God said, “Jerusalem [is] the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.” 1 Kings 11:36. Thus, the Temple of God was built in Jerusalem as the center of worship for Israel, whose people were known as the Israelites or the Jews.

But the Jews became so wicked that God allowed them to go into captivity to Babylon for 70 years during which the city of Jerusalem lay in ruins.

From Babylonian captivity to Jesus

At the end of the 70 years, the Jews returned to their homeland to rebuild Jerusalem, the Temple, and the other cities, but they were opposed by the people around them.

So, at one point, Nehemiah, the governor of the Jews, prayed, “And cover not their [the enemies of the Jews] iniquity [wickedness], and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee [God] to anger before the [Jewish] builders [of the wall of the city of Jerusalem].” Nehemiah 4:5.

The Jews succeeded in rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple and, in due time, over 2,000 years ago, Christ was born as a baby boy named “Jesus” (Matthew 1:21) among the Jewish people. And, as the One sent by God to the earth for the salvation of humanity, Jesus often taught the people in the Temple in Jerusalem.

From Jesus to the Christian Church

Before His death, Jesus Christ said to His disciples, “Verily [Surely], verily [surely], I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask [pray for to] the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto [Up to now] have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:23, 24.

So, after the death of Christ, we find the apostle Paul, a disciple of Christ specially chosen by Christ for ministry, praying for the Philippian church which he had planted through his preaching of the gospel. And Paul said, “Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request [to God] with joy.” Philippians 1:4.

For, by means of the preaching of the gospel of Christ to the whole world, to both Jews and non-Jews, God intends that all humanity should come to repentance, and have the kind of faith in Christ that saves to eternal life. Now everyone receives the gift of faith from God but without repentance people have a superficial faith and not saving (correct) faith that takes proper hold of God’s truth by the working of the Holy Spirit. And “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16) with respect to the salvation of those prayed for.

This then is how the two random Bible verses from the books of Nehemiah and Philippians are connected to Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Random Pair of Bible Verses #2—The Books of Proverbs and Ezekiel

Here is our second random pair of Bible verses taken from the books of Proverbs and Ezekiel:

1. “These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.” Proverbs 24:23.
2. “And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that sojourn among you, which shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.” Ezekiel 47:22.

Again, let us see how these two verses connect to Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

The Jews and the Christian Church

When the Jews were in Babylonian captivity, God gave to His prophet, Ezekiel, a prophecy for the Jews. This prophecy outlined in detail what the Jews’ resettlement in their homeland could be like if they turned from their wicked ways and instead obeyed God’s law of love.

So, God said to the Jews, “And it shall come to pass, that ye shall divide it [your former homeland] by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers [foreigners] that sojourn [dwell] among you, which shall beget children among you: and they shall be unto you as born in the country among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.” Ezekiel 47:22.

But this prophecy was not fulfilled to the Jews because they continued in their wicked ways, being led by Satan to do evil. Nevertheless, God would not be defeated in His plans by Satan, and so God organized the Christian church through Jesus.

Thus, God gave the Christian church the mission that God had given to the Jews. This mission was to preserve a knowledge of God and God’s law of love on earth, and to be a godly example to world and, thereby, attract the world to Jesus and His ways of love.

The Blessing Upon Non-Jews

God said, “Also the sons of the stranger [the non-Jew], that join themselves to the LORD [God], to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD [God], to be his servants, every one that keepeth the [seventh-day] sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant [with Jesus that His disciples should keep God’s law of love]; even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.” Isaiah 56:6, 7.

Here God makes it clear that He cares for, and blesses, non-Jews, for the Jews had wrongfully regarded non-Jews as people whom God hated and would not bless with eternal life in the kingdom of God.

The Seventh-Day Sabbath

What is the seventh-day Sabbath? Well, “on the seventh day [of Creation week] God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it [made it holy]: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.” Genesis 2:2, 3.

Therefore, God says, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates.” Exodus 20:8-10.

“For in six days the LORD [God] made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it [made it holy].” Exodus 20:11. “From even [evening] unto even [evening], shall ye celebrate your sabbath.” Leviticus 23:32. Thus, the seventh-day Sabbath is celebrated from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.

The Israel of God

Now, God’s people on earth are known as “the Israel of God” (Galatians 6:16), which is made up of both Jews and non-Jews who are disciples of Jesus, in that, they keep God’s law of love, wherever they may be in the world.

All who are of the Israel of God, can say of themselves in truth, “Henceforth [From now on] there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord [Jesus], the righteous judge, shall give me at that day [God’s Judgment day]: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his [Jesus’] appearing [the second time on earth].” 2 Timothy 4:8.

Jesus, the Righteous Judge

Note that God says that “the Lord [Jesus is] the righteous judge.” 2 Timothy 4:8. Now Jesus is Himself a member of the Godhead, and the Godhead says, “These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons [to have favouritism] in judgment [in a trial].” Proverbs 24:23. That is to say, “It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment [in the verdict of a judge].” Proverbs 18:5.

Therefore, the verdict of Jesus in the judgment regarding the Israel of God is that “all [the] Israel [of God] shall be saved [to eternal life for they are holy].” Romans 11:26.

This then is how the two random Bible verses from the books of Proverbs and Ezekiel connect to Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Random Pair of Bible Verses #3—The Books of Jeremiah and of Revelation

Here is our third random pair of Bible verses which are taken from the books of Jeremiah and Revelation:

1. “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” Jeremiah 8:20.
2. “And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.” Revelation 19:21.

Again, let us see how these two random Bible verses connect to Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

God’s Judgment Day

On God’s Judgment Day, “He [Jesus] cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38. At that time, when “they [the righteous shall have] ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies [shall have] beheld [seen] them [ascend]” (Revelation 11:12), the wicked on earth shall say, “The harvest is past [the symbolic reaping by God of all the righteous on earth to take them to heaven], the summer is ended [the probation of the human race is ended], and we are not saved [to receive eternal life from God].” Jeremiah 8:20.

“For, behold, the LORD [Jesus] cometh out of his place [in heaven] to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity [their wickedness].” Isaiah 26:21. “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 1:8.

“And it shall come to pass in that day [God’s judgment Day], that a great tumult [a great violent disturbance] from the LORD [Jesus] shall be among them [the wicked on earth]; and they shall lay hold every one on the hand of his neighbour [to kill him], and his hand shall rise up [in violence] against the hand of his neighbour.” Zechariah 14:13.

“And the remnant [the remainder] were slain [killed] with the sword of him [Jesus] that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls [vultures] were filled with their flesh.” Revelation 19:21. This is figurative language because the apostle John wrote what Jesus showed him in a vision in symbols. For Jesus does not literally kill the wicked with a sword on God’s Judgment Day.

That is, the reality on God’s Judgment day will be that the wicked turn on each other, and kill each other, and those of the wicked not killed in this way, are killed by God’s unmingled wrath symbolised by “flaming fire.” 2 Thessalonians 1:8.

“And the slain [killed] of the LORD [God] shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung upon the ground.” Jeremiah 25:33. Then it is that “all the fowls [vultures] were filled with their flesh.” Revelation 19:21.

From God’s Judgment Day to Eternity in the Future

After God’s Judgment Day, a thousand years pass with the righteous in heaven judging Satan and his evil angels, and the wicked of humanity.

At the end of the thousand years, Jesus returns to the earth a third time with the righteous, all the wicked dead of the human race are raised from the dead to live again. They are sentenced by Jesus to receive their punishment from Him. So, they are “punished with everlasting destruction [annihilation] from the presence of the Lord [God], and from the glory of his power.” 2 Thessalonians 1:9.

But this is not the end! For God says, “Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Isaiah 65:17.

“And the ransomed of the LORD [those saved from eternal death (annihilation) by God] shall return [to the earth], and come to Zion [the holy city of God on earth] with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 35:10.

This then is how the two random Bible verses from the books of Jeremiah and Revelation connect to Jesus, the single message of the Bible.

Conclusion

As was said earlier in this post, our Bible verses of focus are as follows: “Search the scriptures [the Bible]; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me [Jesus].” John 5:39. “And the men [the people] that walk over [read] them [the Scriptures, which is the Bible] are not aware of them [not aware that they speak of Jesus].” Luke 11:44.

We can now see for ourselves that everywhere we look in the Bible we find Jesus, the single message of the Bible. For the subject of Jesus in the Bible is inexhaustible given that the Bible’s few pages contains millions of God’s thoughts.

Here then is a call by God to you to not only read the Bible in its literal sense, but to also read it with an eye looking for Jesus in all 66 books of the Bible.

Why does the Bible focus on Jesus? Because our repentance and faith in Jesus prepares us to receive the God’s gift of love poured into our hearts. This gift from God enables us to keep God’s law of love, which is to say, it causes to know and love God and to love others.

When this love resides in our hearts, the broken relationship between us and God is mended and we will receive eternal life from God. Make sure then that you receive God’s gift of love in your heart!

The Bible Teaches Us How to Obtain Eternal Life from God

“In the beginning was the Word [Christ], and the Word [Christ] was with God, and the Word [Christ] was God.” John 1:1. “And the Word [Christ] was made flesh [was born as a baby boy named Jesus], and dwelt among us [human beings], (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father).” John 1:14. Thus, Christ, whose “name is called The Word of God” (Revelation 19:13) is the One who gave the whole Bible to humanity, from the Bible’s beginning to its end. Further, “God is love.” (1 John 4:8), which is to say, Christ is love.

And every one of you as a human being are to “lay apart [put away] all filthiness and superfluity [abundance] of naughtiness [of wickedness], and receive with meekness the engrafted [the implanted] word [from God, which is the Bible and], which is able to save your souls [from annihilation by God as the penalty for sin].” James 1:21. For the word of God, the Bible, being implanted in us means that “the love of God is shed abroad [is poured] in our hearts by the Holy Ghost [the Holy Spirit] which is given unto us.” Romans 5:5. So then, “love is of God; and every one [every human being] that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” 1 John 4:7. This is known as “justification” (Romans 4:25) which is accomplished by our repentance, that is, our deep sorrow for our sins and the gift of faith from God, which when exercised to believe God’s promise of forgiveness of sins and cleansing from sin brings us the gift of love from God. Note that everyone receives the gift of faith from God but without repentance people have a superficial faith and not saving (correct) faith that takes proper hold of God’s truth by the working of the Holy Spirit.

Immediately upon our justification, God tests our character to see if we will successfully resist all temptation to sin. Our success depends on our exercising faith in Christ’s keeping power through the Holy Spirit and, hence, we become sanctified (made holy) and thus receive eternal life from God.

And this is life eternal [everlasting life], that they [as human beings] might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent [to the earth as a Deliverer from sin].” John 17:3. Thus, when the whole Bible makes our character a character of perfect love, it means that we know God and, hence, we will receive eternal life from God.

How This Blog Teaches Bible Study

My blog posts take one or more Bible verses and unpack what is often the hidden meaning in them, to help you to gain in your understanding of the Bible, and to receive insights into how to study it. For God says, “Study [the Bible] to shew [show] thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing [interpreting] the word of truth [the Bible].” 2 Timothy 2:15. There are new blog posts every two weeks on a Monday at 12:01 a.m. in timezone UTC-5 (GMT-5).

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