A Scripture-centered guide to the fundamental teachings of the Bible.
Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible
The Bible contains 66 books written over thousands of years, yet it presents one unified message about God, humanity, salvation, and the future of the world.
But many readers struggle to understand how all these teachings fit together.
The best way to understand the Bible is to allow Scripture to interpret Scripture—gathering what the Bible says about a subject and examining those passages together.
Instead of building our beliefs around traditions, assumptions, or isolated verses, we should ask a simple question:
What does the whole Bible teach about this subject?
When studied this way, the Bible’s message becomes much clearer. Scripture reveals a coherent plan of God that runs from Genesis to Revelation.
This page brings together the Bible’s fundamental teachings by subject so that you can examine the Scriptures for yourself and see how they fit into God’s overall purpose.
Why Studying the Bible by Subject Matters
Studying the Bible by subject helps believers:
- Understand the big story of the Bible
- Avoid misunderstanding isolated verses
- See how biblical teachings connect together
- Build a stable foundation for faith
For example:
- What the Bible teaches about humanity explains why people exist.
- What the Bible teaches about sin explains humanity’s problem.
- What the Bible teaches about Jesus Christ reveals God’s way of salvation.
- What the Bible teaches about the Kingdom of God reveals the future God has planned for humanity.
These teachings are not isolated from one another. Together they reveal the unfolding purpose of God from Genesis to Revelation.
By examining all the relevant Scriptures on a subject, we can develop our beliefs from the Word of God rather than human tradition and better understand how each teaching fits within God’s plan
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10 Fundamental Teachings of the Bible
The following articles explore ten fundamental teachings of the Bible in a logical order.
Together they provide a broad overview of what Scripture reveals about God, His purpose for humanity, salvation, Christian living, and the Kingdom of God.
1. What the Bible Teaches About God
Who God Is
Understanding who God is provides the foundation for understanding His purpose, His Word, and His plan for humanity.
This article explores:
• God the Father
• Jesus Christ the Son
• The role of the Holy Spirit
• God’s character and purpose
👉Read: What the Bible Teaches About God
2. What the Bible Teaches About Scripture
How God Speaks Through Scripture
If God exists, how does He reveal Himself?
This article explains:
- The Bible as God’s revealed Word
- The inspiration of Scripture
- How Scripture interprets Scripture
- The unity of the Old and New Testaments
👉 Read: What the Bible Teaches About Scripture
3. What the Bible Teaches About Humanity
Why God Created Human Beings
Why were human beings created?
This article explores:
• Humanity made in God’s image
• Human potential in God’s plan
• Free will and moral responsibility
• Humanity’s role in God’s family plan
👉 Read: What The Bible Teaches About Humanity
4. What the Bible Teaches About Sin and God’s Law
Understanding Humanity’s Core Problem
The Bible explains that humanity’s greatest problem is sin.
This article explains:
• The biblical definition of sin
• The Ten Commandments
• God’s law as a reflection of His character
• Why obedience still matters
👉 Read: What The Bible Teaches About Sin and God’s Law
5. What the Bible Teaches About Jesus Christ
The Savior of Humanity
Who is Jesus Christ, and why did He come?
Topics include:
• Christ’s divine identity
• His earthly mission
• The meaning of His sacrifice
• His role as High Priest and King
👉 Read: What the Bible Teaches About Jesus Christ
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👉Was Jesus The God of the Old Testament?
6. What the Bible Teaches About Salvation
How God Redeems Humanity
How does a person become reconciled to God?
This article explains:
- Repentance
- Faith in Jesus Christ
- Baptism
- Justification
- Sanctification
- Receiving and being led by the Holy Spirit
👉Read: What The Bible Teaches About Salvation
7. What the Bible Teaches About the Church
God’s Community of Believers
The Church plays an important role in God’s plan.
Topics include:
• The purpose of the Church
• Worship and fellowship
• Spiritual growth
• The mission of preaching the gospel
👉 Read: What the Bible Teaches About the Church
8. What the Bible Teaches About Christian Living
Growing in Obedience and Character
Faith is not merely belief—it shapes how we live.
This article explores:
• Spiritual growth
• Obedience to God
• Developing godly character
• Living as disciples of Christ
👉Read: What the Bible Teaches About Christian Living
9.What the Bible Teaches About the Kingdom of God
The Bible’s Central Message
Jesus preached the coming Kingdom of God.
This article explains:
• The future rule of Christ
• The role of resurrected believers
• The restoration of the earth
• God’s ultimate purpose for humanity
👉 Read:What the Bible Teaches About the Kingdom of God
10. What the Bible Teaches About the Future
The Future Revealed in Prophecy
The Bible reveals God’s plan for the future, including the return of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, judgment, and the ultimate renewal of all things.
Topics include:
• The return of Jesus Christ
• The resurrection of the dead
• The final judgment
• The new heaven and new earth
👉 Read: What the Bible Teaches About the Future
The Big Picture of the Bible
When these fundamental teachings of the Bible are studied together, a remarkable picture emerges.
God is creating a family of sons and daughters, preparing humanity to share in His Kingdom.
From creation…
to redemption…
to the future restoration of the world…
The Bible reveals one unified plan of God working through history.
From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals who God is, why He created humanity, how He is working to save us, and the incredible future He has planned.
Understanding that plan—and living according to it—is at the heart of what the Bible teaches.
Start Exploring
If you are new to this series, begin here:
👉Start with: What the Bible Teaches About God
From there, continue through the remaining articles to see how the Bible’s teachings fit together.
Continue Your Study
After exploring these fundamental teachings, continue with our free Bible study course for a deeper, step-by-step study of God’s plan and purpose.