What does that mean to us
2007-03-03 13:13:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have read the Bible through many times. Redemption is the major theme, Christ the Central Figure and Spiritual Discipleship and Discipline the method used for the main goal of becoming like Christ (who is the author and finisher of our Faith).
2007-03-03 13:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by wd 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have read the Bible several times and the major theme I see is the vindication of God's name by means of his Kingdom Government.
2007-03-03 21:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the overriding theme is God's redemption of mankind. It also illustrates the fact that no matter how disciplined a person is, they can never reach God's standard, which is perfection. Therefore, God had to do something for us, so we could have a relationship with Him. That thing He did for us was to send His Son to live the perfect (disciplined?) life, then take the sins of all mankind on the cross.
2007-03-03 21:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok guys. The theme of the bible is not discipline and its not redemption. This is the problem with the church today they think it is all about them. The theme of the bible is KINGDOMS. You see it all through the bible. In Isa 14 we see why Satan fell. He tried to lift his throne above Gods. What is the last thing that Jesus does. Puts all kingdoms under his feet. They asked Jesus where is this kingdom and he said behold it is within. That's where redemption comes in. When he establishes his kingdom within the heart of man. This thing is not about us. It's about HIM, His Glory, His Righteousness, His majesty.
2007-03-03 21:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Creepy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice more than "discipline" - I see when humans attempt to apply physical solutions on a spiritual law - trouble !!! I see an Old Testament steeped in humanistic self-effort and self-reliance ending in absolute failure. I see people failing, falling short, and not letting go and letting God. In the New Testament I see those, who aspire to physical effort or legalism [Pharisees] to keep or maintain a spiritual law, fall short in areas of mercy, judgement and faith [a.k.a. - the weightier measures of the law] and therefore, become very self-reliant and self-righteous as reflected in their particular out look and approach to the worship of God. whereas, Jesus Christ and His disciples [ultimately] were "spiritual" - having a relationship with God, the Father and NOT with a set of rules which proclaimed a bunch of do's and don'ts. "Discipline" implies law-keeping - the very thing the Pharisees subscribed to and ended up murdering Jesus Christ for because He didn't emphasis "law-keeping" but relationship through spirituality ! ( "God is a spirit -therefore, He must be worshipped in spirit and truth" ) More Jesus - Less religion !!!
P.S. "Lobik" hits the nail right on the head !!!
2007-03-03 21:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. In the Old Testament discipline is Key and obedience.
But the new Testament is about forgiving, benevolence, love and compassion.
The two books are like night and day.
2007-03-04 03:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by pyramids18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not notice this. In my first reading I noticed what one response mentioned; redemption. On subsequent readings I noticed something else. The means by which mankind would be redeemed. It is what God spoke about in Genesis after mankind's fall (Genesis 3:15) It is what God mentioned to Abraham at Genesis 22:18 and restated to Isaac and Jacob. It is the reason He showed His strength and rescued the Israelites from Egypt. It is the reason he sent his his Son to serve as a ransom sacrifice for our sins. God created mankind and the universe for a purpose. His purpose has not changed.(James 1:17) Jesus instructed us to pray for it "Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth. Give us today our bread for this day; and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.’ (Matthew 6:9-13) It is the vindication of God's sovereignty by means of his Kingdom.
2007-03-03 21:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My bad, I thought it was about God's love. You have to discipline your children when they misbehave. IF you notice, the people who got disciplined had it coming, how many times can you slap God in the face? But, He is a loving God, slow to anger, and his mercies are renewed every day.
2007-03-03 21:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say the major theme is the Love of God towards the rebellious and wayward race of Adam.
2007-03-03 21:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
evidently you only read your bible, if you want to read the real one you'll have go to england. All the bibles that were written before the first book was written is a fake and those written after the first book was written by someone that actually read the first book and wrote his or hers own version and thats what you may be reading unless of course someone else didn't like what he was reading and wrote his or her own.
2007-03-03 21:26:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋