Core Biblical Truths – A Guide to Understanding God’s Word
The Bible is the most powerful and transformative book in history, but for many seekers, it can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? What are the most important truths to understand first? This study is designed to lay the foundation for those searching for biblical truth, providing clarity on key themes and principles found in God’s Word.
🕊 How Do I Find Him?
🔹 Who is God? – Understanding the nature and character of the Most High.
🔹 God’s Plan for Humanity – Creation, the fall, redemption, and restoration.
🔹 The Central Role of Jesus Christ – His mission, sacrifice, and return.
🔹 What is the Bible? – Why it is trustworthy and divinely inspired.
🔹 The Role of Faith & Obedience – How belief and action work together.
🔹 The Great Controversy – The battle between truth and deception.
Who is God? Understanding the Most High
Who is God? This is the most important question in all of existence. The Bible reveals that God is eternal, all-powerful, holy, and deeply personal. He is the Creator, the Ruler, and the Redeemer of mankind. Understanding who He is shapes everything about how we live, believe, and worship. The Bible reveals one true God who is eternal, just, merciful, and loving. Understanding His character is the foundation of faith.
The Nature of God – Who He Is
📖 Exodus 3:14 – “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM.”
🔎 God is self-existent and eternal—He depends on nothing for His existence.
📖 Isaiah 46:9-10 – “I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning.”
🔎 God is unique—there is no other being like Him. He knows all things, past, present, and future.
God is One, Yet Triune
📖 Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.”
📖 Matthew 28:19 – “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
🔎 God is One in essence but revealed in three Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Attributes of God – What He is Like
📖 John 4:24 – “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
🔎 God is not limited by physical form—He is beyond the material world.
1️⃣ God is Eternal & Unchanging
📖 Psalm 90:2 – “From everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
📖 Malachi 3:6 – “For I am the Lord, I change not.”
🔎 God does not age, evolve, or change—His character remains the same.
2️⃣ God is Omniscient (All-Knowing)
📖 Hebrews 4:13 – “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.”
🔎 God knows everything—past, present, and future. Nothing is hidden from Him.
3️⃣ God is Omnipotent (All-Powerful)
📖 Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power… and there is nothing too hard for thee.”
🔎 God’s power has no limits—He is sovereign over all creation.
4️⃣ God is Omnipresent (Everywhere at Once)
📖 Psalm 139:7-8 – “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
🔎 God is not confined by space—He is present everywhere at all times.
How God Reveals Himself
1️⃣ Through Creation
📖 Romans 1:20 – “For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made.”
🔎 The natural world reflects God’s power, order, and beauty.
2️⃣ Through His Word (The Bible)
📖 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All scripture is given by inspiration of God.”
🔎 The Bible is God’s written revelation to mankind.
3️⃣ Through Jesus Christ
📖 John 1:14 – “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.”
🔎 Jesus is God in human form—revealing God’s nature, love, and plan for salvation.
The Names of God & Their Meaning
📖 Exodus 34:6 – “The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.”
🔎 Each name of God reveals His character and relationship with us.
Key Names of God:
🔹 Yahweh (Jehovah) – “I AM” – The Self-Existent One (Exodus 3:14).
🔹 El Shaddai – “God Almighty” – The All-Powerful God (Genesis 17:1).
🔹 Jehovah Jireh – “The Lord Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14).
🔹 Jehovah Rapha – “The Lord Who Heals” (Exodus 15:26).
📖 Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
✅ God is eternal, unchanging, and all-powerful—our source of strength and hope.
✅ He is not distant—He has revealed Himself to us through His Word and His Son.
✅ True peace comes from knowing and trusting in the Most High.
📖 Revelation 4:11 – “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things.”
🔎 Worship belongs to God alone—He is the Creator, the King, and the Redeemer of mankind.
🔥 The more we seek to know God, the more He reveals Himself to us, deepening our faith and understanding. Let us draw near, trust Him fully, and walk in His truth, knowing that He desires to be known by those who seek Him.
God’s Plan for Humanity – Creation, the Fall & Redemption
God’s plan for humanity is one of love, purpose, and restoration. From the beginning, He created mankind in His image, designed for fellowship with Him. But sin entered the world, separating us from God. Yet, His plan of redemption was set in motion before the foundation of the world—culminating in Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice.
📖 Key Verse:
“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.” (Ephesians 1:4)
🏆 God’s Promise: Through Christ, all who believe will be restored and redeemed (John 3:16).
Creation – God’s Original Design
📖 Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.”
🔎 God is the Creator of all things—nothing exists apart from Him.
📖 Genesis 1:26-27 – “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness… So God created man in his own image.”
🔎 Humanity is unique—we are created in the image of God, designed for relationship with Him.
📖 Colossians 1:16 – “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible.”
🔎 Everything was made through Christ, and all of creation reflects His purpose.
✅ God’s original design was perfect, filled with life, harmony, and purpose.
The Fall – Sin & Separation from God
📖 Genesis 3:6 – “And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food… she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.”
🔎 Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience, bringing spiritual death.
📖 Romans 5:12 – “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men.”
🔎 Sin affected all of humanity, separating us from a holy God.
📖 Isaiah 59:2 – “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God.”
🔎 Sin creates a barrier between God and man—but God had a plan for restoration.
✅ The Fall introduced sin, suffering, and death, but it did not change God’s plan for redemption.
Redemption – God’s Rescue Plan Through Christ
📖 Genesis 3:15 – “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
🔎 This is the first prophecy of Christ’s victory over sin and Satan.
📖 John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
🔎 Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s redemption plan—His death and resurrection restore us.
📖 Romans 5:8 – “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
🔎 Salvation is an act of grace—we could never earn it on our own.
✅ Christ’s sacrifice reverses the curse of sin and restores our relationship with God.
🌿 Restoration – The Future Hope of Humanity
📖 Revelation 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.”
🔎 God’s final plan is to restore all things—eliminating sin, suffering, and death forever.
📖 2 Peter 3:13 – “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
🔎 A new creation is coming, free from sin and filled with God’s righteousness.
📖 1 Corinthians 15:22 – “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
🔎 Those in Christ will experience eternal life in God’s restored kingdom.
✅ God’s plan will be fully realized—eternity with Him in perfect righteousness.
📖 Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
✅ God’s plan for humanity is not destruction—it is redemption and restoration.
✅ Sin separates us, but Christ restores us—are we walking in His grace?
✅ The final restoration is coming—are we ready for eternity with God?
📖 Revelation 22:12 – “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
🔎 God’s plan is unfolding—He is calling all people to salvation before Christ returns.
🔥 From Creation to Redemption, God’s plan is clear—He desires to restore us to Himself. The question is: Will we accept His invitation?
The Central Role of Jesus Christ – The Key to Salvation
At the heart of God’s plan for humanity stands Jesus Christ—the only way to salvation. He is the Son of God, the Lamb slain for our sins, and the risen Lord who conquered death. Without Him, there is no redemption, no hope, and no eternal life.
📖 Key Verse:
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
🏆 Promise: Those who accept Christ will have eternal life (John 3:36).
Jesus – The Only Way to Salvation
📖 John 14:6 – “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
🔎 Jesus is not one of many ways—He is the ONLY way to eternal life.
📖 1 Timothy 2:5 – “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
🔎 Jesus bridges the gap between sinful man and a holy God.
📖 Romans 10:9 – “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
🔎 Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.
✅ Without Jesus, there is no reconciliation with God.
The Power of Christ’s Sacrifice
📖 Hebrews 9:22 – “Without shedding of blood is no remission.”
🔎 Sin required a perfect sacrifice—Jesus became the Lamb of God.
📖 Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities.”
🔎 Christ’s suffering was the payment for our sins—He took our place.
📖 John 1:29 – “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
🔎 Jesus’ sacrifice was not temporary—it fully removes sin for those who believe.
✅ His blood was the price—our faith is the key to receiving salvation.
The Resurrection – Victory Over Sin & Death
📖 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day.”
🔎 The resurrection proves that Jesus is the Son of God and that His work was completed.
📖 John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
🔎 Those who believe in Jesus have eternal life.
📖 Revelation 1:18 – “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore.”
🔎 Jesus is alive forever—His victory is eternal.
✅ His resurrection guarantees eternal life for all who believe in Him.
📖 Colossians 1:17 – “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”
✅ Jesus is central to everything—creation, redemption, and eternal life.
✅ Without Him, we remain lost in sin—but through Him, we have salvation.
✅ Now is the time to place our faith fully in Christ.
📖 Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.”
🔎 Those in Christ are free from sin’s penalty—this is the power of the Gospel.
🔥 Jesus Christ is not just a teacher or prophet—He is the Lord and Savior of all. Will we choose Him today?
What is the Bible & Why is it the Word of God?
🔹 Engaging Chapter Title: The Bible – God’s Eternal Word for Humanity
The Bible is more than a book—it is the inspired, living Word of God. Across generations, it has remained unchanged, authoritative, and central to faith. But how did it come to be? Who wrote it? How do we know it’s trustworthy? This study will lay a solid foundation for understanding the divine origin, preservation, and authority of the Bible.
📖 Key Verse:
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
What is the Bible?
📖 Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
🔎 The Bible is God’s revelation to mankind. It provides wisdom, instruction, and guidance for all aspects of life.
📖 Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword.”
🔎 The Bible is living and active—it convicts, transforms, and brings spiritual growth.
Structure of the Bible:
🔹 66 Books – 39 in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament.
🔹 Written by Over 40 Authors – Kings, prophets, fishermen, and scholars—all inspired by the Holy Spirit.
🔹 Spanning 1,500 Years – Yet perfectly unified in message, prophecy, and doctrine.
How Did the Bible Come to Be?
📖 2 Peter 1:21 – “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
🔎 The Bible was not man-made—it was divinely revealed to God’s chosen messengers.
📖 Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever.”
🔎 God promised to preserve His Word, ensuring it remains unchanged across history.
The Process of Preservation:
🔹 The Old Testament – Preserved by the Jewish scribes with extreme accuracy.
🔹 The New Testament – Early manuscripts were widely copied and distributed among believers.
🔹 Canonization – Church leaders recognized inspired Scripture based on apostolic authorship, accuracy, and consistency with biblical truth.
Why Can We Trust the Bible?
📖 John 17:17 – “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
🔎 Jesus affirmed that the Bible is absolute truth—unaltered and eternal.
📖 Matthew 24:35 – “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”
🔎 God’s Word remains unchanged, even as generations rise and fall.
Evidence for the Bible’s Reliability:
🔹 Prophetic Accuracy – Hundreds of prophecies fulfilled, especially regarding Jesus Christ (Isaiah 53, Micah 5:2).
🔹 Manuscript Evidence – Thousands of ancient copies confirm Scripture’s accuracy (Masoretic Text, Textus Receptus, Codex Vaticanus).
🔹 Archaeological Support – Biblical cities, rulers, and events confirmed through discoveries (Jericho, King David’s inscriptions).
🔹 Scientific & Historical Consistency – The Bible describes scientific truths long before they were discovered (Job 26:7 – Earth suspended in space).
📖 Psalm 119:89 – “Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.”
✅ The Bible is unchanging—God’s final and complete revelation to mankind.
✅ Scripture is the highest authority in truth, doctrine, and morality.
✅ The more we study the Bible, the more we draw closer to God and His eternal wisdom.
📖 James 1:22 – “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
🔎 It’s not enough to read the Bible—we must apply its truths to our daily lives.
The Role of Faith & Obedience – More Than Just Belief
Many believe that faith alone is enough—but the Bible shows that true faith produces obedience. While salvation is by grace through faith, a living faith always results in action. Obedience is not a burden—it is the evidence of a transformed life.
📖 Key Verse:
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” (James 1:22)
🏆 Promise: Those who obey God’s commandments show true love for Him (John 14:15).
Faith & Obedience – The Inseparable Connection
📖 Hebrews 11:6 – “But without faith it is impossible to please Him.”
🔎 Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God—without it, we cannot please Him.
📖 John 14:15 – “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
🔎 Obedience is the outward proof of inward faith.
📖 James 2:17 – “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”
🔎 A true faith is alive—it moves us to action in obedience to God’s Word.
✅ Faith and obedience are not separate—they work together.
Why Obedience Matters to God
📖 1 Samuel 15:22 – “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.”
🔎 God values obedience over religious rituals—He desires a heart that follows Him.
📖 Romans 6:16 – “Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey?”
🔎 Obedience reveals whom we truly serve—God or the world.
📖 Matthew 7:21 – “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
🔎 Salvation is not just about calling Jesus Lord—it’s about doing the will of the Father.
✅ Obedience is the mark of true discipleship.
Jesus – The Perfect Example of Faith & Obedience
📖 Philippians 2:8 – “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”
🔎 Jesus showed that faith leads to obedience—even when it requires sacrifice.
📖 Hebrews 5:8-9 – “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.”
🔎 Jesus’ obedience brought salvation—our obedience is the response to His gift.
📖 Luke 6:46 – “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?”
🔎 Claiming faith without obedience is empty—true faith leads to action.
✅ Jesus demonstrated perfect obedience—He is our model.
The Blessings of Obedience
📖 Deuteronomy 28:1-2 – “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments… all these blessings shall come on thee.”
🔎 Obedience brings the blessings of God.
📖 Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
🔎 Those who walk in obedience have peace and security in God.
📖 John 8:31 – “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”
🔎 Obedience proves discipleship—it keeps us in God’s truth.
✅ God rewards obedience with peace, protection, and spiritual growth.
The Great Controversy
From the beginning, a spiritual war has raged—a battle between God’s truth and Satan’s deception, righteousness and rebellion, light and darkness. This war is not just in the heavens—it directly affects every human being. The Bible unveils this Great Controversy and reveals its ultimate outcome.
📖 Key Verse:
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)
🏆 Promise: God’s people will overcome through faith in Christ (Revelation 12:11).
The Origin of the Great Controversy – The Rebellion in Heaven
📖 Isaiah 14:12-14 – “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer… For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God.”
🔎 The controversy began when Lucifer, once a glorious angel, sought to overthrow God’s authority.
📖 Revelation 12:7-9 – “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon… and the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world.”
🔎 Satan and his angels were cast out of heaven, but his rebellion did not end—it moved to the earth.
✅ Satan’s pride and desire for power led to his downfall and the beginning of the cosmic conflict.
The Controversy on Earth – The Battle for Mankind
📖 Genesis 3:4-5 – “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die… ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
🔎 Satan deceived humanity into sin, causing separation from God and bringing death into the world.
📖 Romans 5:12 – “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men.”
🔎 The fall of Adam and Eve spread sin to all mankind, making redemption necessary.
📖 2 Corinthians 4:4 – “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not.”
🔎 Satan’s war against God now involves deceiving humanity, leading people away from truth.
✅ The battle is now for our souls—who will we choose to serve?
Christ’s Victory Over Satan – The Turning Point
📖 1 John 3:8 – “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
🔎 Jesus came to break Satan’s power and offer salvation.
📖 Colossians 2:15 – “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
🔎 Christ’s death and resurrection secured victory over Satan.
📖 Revelation 12:11 – “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.”
🔎 Believers overcome Satan through faith in Christ.
✅ Jesus’ sacrifice guarantees that Satan will ultimately be defeated.
The End-Time Conflict – The Final Battle Between Good & Evil
📖 Revelation 13:16-17 – “And he causeth all… to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads… that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark.”
🔎 Satan’s final deception involves economic and spiritual control.
📖 Revelation 14:12 – “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”
🔎 God’s faithful people will stand firm against deception.
📖 Revelation 20:10 – “And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire.”
🔎 Satan’s reign of deception will end—he will be judged and destroyed forever.
✅ The controversy will end with God’s ultimate victory and the restoration of righteousness.
How These Truths Lead to a Deeper Understanding
🔹 The Bible is a divinely inspired roadmap, revealing God’s truth across time.
🔹 Jesus Christ is the central figure of history and prophecy, offering salvation.
🔹 Faith and obedience go hand in hand—one cannot exist without the other.
🔹 The Great Controversy shows that we are in a battle for truth, and only God’s Word can guide us.
Understanding the Bigger Picture
As we have explored the Bible, the role of Jesus, faith, obedience, and the Great Controversy, it becomes clear that God’s truth is interconnected. These foundational truths reveal a greater plan, a call to action, and a path toward deeper understanding of His will.
🔍 The Key Takeaways
📖 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
🔎 The Bible is not just a book—it is God’s roadmap, revealing His truth across time.
📖 John 5:39 – “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”
🔎 Jesus Christ is the central figure of history and prophecy, offering the only way to salvation.
📖 James 2:26 – “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
🔎 Faith and obedience go hand in hand—one cannot exist without the other.
📖 Ephesians 6:12 – “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world.”
🔎 The Great Controversy reveals that we are in a battle for truth, and only God’s Word can guide us.
📌 A Call to Seek Deeper Understanding
📖 Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
✅ The more we seek God, the more He reveals Himself to us.
✅ Spiritual growth requires a willingness to study, pray, and walk in obedience.
✅ Now is the time to apply these truths—not just learn them, but live them.
📖 John 8:31-32 – “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
🔎 Truth brings freedom—are we ready to fully embrace it?
💡 Are you ready to seek deeper understanding and apply these truths to your life?
Conclusion: A Call to Seek Truth
This study lays the foundation for understanding God’s Word and His plan for humanity. The question is—will you seek truth and follow the path He has set?
📖 Final Plea: Do not be deceived by the world’s versions of truth—seek understanding through God’s Word, and you will find it.
“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God.” (John 7:17)
Up next: A deeper dive into prophecy and how it connects to today!