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The True Story Of The Whole World Chapter Summary

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Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen published the most recent edition of The True Story of the Whole World in 2009. The purpose of this book is “to tell the biblical story of redemption as a unified, coherent narrative of God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.” () The True Story of the Whole World explains the Bible in three parts: the Old Testament, the New Testament, and an Interlude in the middle. Following each act is a section that applies the topics to modern day life and a list of questions to engage the reader. The first section, which explains the Old Testament, is divided into three acts: creation, the fall of man, and the beginning of redemption. The creation act starts at the origin of the world, explaining the creation of the earth and humans. The text says, “The biblical story describes this world as a marvelous home prepared for humankind, a place in which men and …show more content…

Because humans are made in this unique way, “only we can truly know what it means for God to love us, to speak to us, to listen to us-because only we have been made to do these things too. No other creature reflects God in this way.” () However, as the second act describes, humanity’s perfect relationship with God soon ended. Adam and Eve’s evil decision started an endless cycle of sin that has affected all of humanity. The second act explains that sin is unnatural. It is idolatry and rebellion against the Creator. Luckily, humanity’s story continues and God provides redemption. “God promises to restore [the

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