HIStory: A Chronological Journey Through the Bible

Pastor Ryan Johnson

The Bible is a big book. Is it telling a lot of small stories or one big story? In this message series, we take one book or section of books per week to understand how they all fit together to put God’s glory and power on display through Israel, Jesus, and the church. read less

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Revelation: God of Eternity

Revelation: God of Eternity

John sees visions of things that have been, things that are, and things that are yet to come.

Episodes

Revelation: God of Eternity

Revelation: God of Eternity

John sees visions of things that have been, things that are, and things that are yet to come.

1, 2, & 3 John: God of Love, Truth, and Discernment

1, 2, & 3 John: God of Love, Truth, and Discernment

John writes a letter to Christians about keeping Jesus’ commands, loving one another, and important things they should know. Then two more letters about walking in truth, love, obedience, and fellowship with other believers.

Hebrews: God of Fulfillment

Hebrews: God of Fulfillment

A letter encouraging Christians to cling to Christ despite persecution because he is greater.

1 & 2 Peter: God of the the Persecuted

1 & 2 Peter: God of the the Persecuted

Peter writes to Christians who are being persecuted, encouraging them to testify to the truth and live accordingly.

2 Timothy: God of Endurance

2 Timothy: God of Endurance

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Titus: God of Works

Titus: God of Works

Paul advises Titus on how to lead orderly, counter-cultural churches on the island of Crete.

1 Timothy: God of Godliness

1 Timothy: God of Godliness

Paul gives his protegé Timothy instruction on how to lead a church with sound teaching and a godly example.

Philippians: God of Joy

Philippians: God of Joy

An encouraging letter to the church of Philippi from Paul, telling them how to have joy in Christ.

Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon: God of Unity, Preeminence, & Reconciliation

Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon: God of Unity, Preeminence, & Reconciliation

While encouraging unity in a church he visited (Ephesus) and steadfastness in a church he did not (Colossae), Paul invites Philemon to show how the Gospel transforms relationships.

Romans: God of Righteousness

Romans: God of Righteousness

Paul summarizes how the gospel of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit.

2 Corinthians: God of Weakness

2 Corinthians: God of Weakness

Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have.

1 Corinthians: God of Holiness

1 Corinthians: God of Holiness

Paul writes a disciplinary letter to a fractured church in Corinth, and answers some questions that they’ve had about how Christians should behave.

1-2 Thessalonians: God of Encouragement & Admonishment

1-2 Thessalonians: God of Encouragement & Admonishment

Paul has heard a good report on the church at Thessalonica, and encourages them to “excel still more” in faith, hope, and love while standing firm until the return of Christ.

James: God of Trials

James: God of Trials

A letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action.

Jude: God of Protection

Jude: God of Protection

A letter encouraging Christians to content for the faith, even though ungodly persons have crept in unnoticed.

Galatians: God of Justification

Galatians: God of Justification

Paul hears that the Galatian churches have been lead to think that salvation comes from the law of Moses, and writes a (rather heated) letter telling them where the false teachers have it wrong.

Acts: God of Power

Acts: God of Power

Jesus returns to the Father, the Holy Spirit comes to the church, and the gospel of Jesus spreads throughout the world.

John: God of the World

John: God of the World

John lists stories of signs and miracles with the hope that readers will believe in Jesus.

Luke: God of the Outcast

Luke: God of the Outcast

Luke writes the most thorough account of Jesus’ life, pulling together eyewitness testimonies to tell the full story of Jesus.

Mark: God of the Romans

Mark: God of the Romans

This brief account of Jesus’ earthly ministry highlights Jesus’ authority and servanthood.