John 20:31. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
The Bible reveals the fundamental design of our existence: God created mankind in His image and blessed us with the authority to govern the earth (Genesis 1:27-28). Tragically, however, we broke this original covenant when we were deceived by the ancient serpent. By choosing to follow our own desires over God’s command, we turned our back on the Creator (Genesis 3:1-7). This event was the catastrophic beginning of all human problems, marking the entrance of sin, suffering, and death into the world.
Scripture is unique because it is the only book that unmasks the identity and activities of that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan. It reveals that he is the spiritual adversary leading the whole world astray (Revelation 12:9). The Bible exposes the devil’s singular, destructive goal: stealing, killing, and destroying the life God intended for us (John 10:10).
Humanity has been largely fooled by this “angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14), unknowingly following the “ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:2) and worshiping the “god of this age” (2 Corinthians 4:4). Consequently, people live under the oppressive power of the devil (Acts 10:38), suffering spiritually, mentally, and physically. This spiritual separation is the root cause of the curses and disasters that have become a permanent part of human history.
The Holy Spirit, the divine author of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17), directed forty individuals to record God’s Word over a span of 1,500 years. Despite this diversity of authors and time, there is only one central message God communicates: “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.” From Genesis to Revelation, the story remains consistent: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
The Bible reveals the perfect plan of the Triune God: God the Father devised the plan of salvation from the beginning of time; God the Son executed that plan through His sacrificial death and victorious resurrection; and God the Spirit applies this finished work by giving spiritual life to all who believe. Throughout the Old Testament, Jesus was foreshadowed as the “offspring of the woman” (Genesis 3:15), the ark of safety (Genesis 6:14), the blood sacrifice (Exodus 3:18), and the promised Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14).
Jesus proved His divine identity by fulfilling the three essential offices: True King: He broke the power of the devil who held the power of death (Hebrews 2:14), True Priest: He entered the Most Holy Place with His own blood to obtain eternal redemption for us, resolving the problem of sin (Hebrews 9:12), and True Prophet: He opened a new and living way for us to meet God once again (Hebrews 10:20).
Only the name of Jesus has the power to save and give life. This was the singular Gospel Jesus came to give, and it was the only message the disciples, the Early Church, and the Apostle Paul preached (Matthew 16:16, 1 John 5:1, Acts 5:42, Acts 9:22, Acts 17:3, Acts 18:24-28).
When you look at your Bible, realize that the Word is God the Father Himself (John 1:1). The Word is God the Son, Christ Jesus our Lord (John 1:14), and God the Spirit works through this Word to guide us (John 14:26). The Word is living and active, bringing healing and restoration to our soul, spirit, and body (Hebrews 4:12).
God gave us His Spirit so we might understand these deep truths. The Holy Spirit reminds us of His promises in our times of need. Therefore, hold firmly to the covenant God has given you. He will continue to fulfill His Word in your life, ensuring it does not return to Him void (Isaiah 55:10-11).
Prayer. Father, I thank You for revealing the mystery of Christ through the Scripture, Your Word. Help me stand firm on Your covenant and proclaim to the world that Jesus is the Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.