The Most Amazing Story Ever Told

The Most Amazing Story Ever Told

Y ou can’t appreciate the scope and power of the Christian narrative of the world until you under- stand and encounter it. It is so remarkable that it is told rightly only when told with joy and power. Let us here now, then, summarize the Story, tell it plain and good in the somewhat dry theological language of the schools, but still a wondrous and powerful way to hear it. In the few paragraphs that follow, I will lay out the Tale of tales so you can see its power and insight. A Sovereign God Creates the Worlds The Bible begins with the creation of the universe by a sovereign and triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who existed before all else, from everlasting to ever- lasting. This perfect God, the Lord God Almighty, dwelt in eternal glory – our God lacked nothing before he chose to create the universe. Based purely on his loving-kindness and determination to create a universe that would reflect his glory, this great God decided to act. In his eternal counsels and wisdom, he decided to make a universe where his workmanship would be displayed. He decided, too, to make a world where human beings, made in his own likeness and image, could dwell in paradise, and share in the fullness of his creation’s beauty.

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