Faith & Reason Nexus

1. Creation and Fall: God created man and placed him in the Garden of Eden. Man sinned, falling from God’s intended design.

2. Redemption Plan: God initiated a plan for redemption through Abraham, forming a nation for the Messiah’s arrival. Abraham’s descendants migrated to Egypt, grew into a mighty nation, and were led back to Canaan by Moses and Joshua.

3. Nationhood and Division: Developed into a mighty nation under David and Solomon. Divided into Israel (northern) and Judah (southern). Israel fell to Assyria in 722 B.C., while Judah succumbed to Babylon in 586 B.C.

4. Exile and Restoration: A remnant returned from Babylonian captivity in 536 B.C. Reestablished national life in Palestine, closing the Old Testament era.

5. Messiah’s Arrival: Jesus, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, appeared. He performed redemptive work, was crucified, and rose from the dead.

6. Spread of the Gospel: Disciples spread the gospel to all nations, establishing the church in Jerusalem on Pentecost. Mission efforts, notably by Paul, extended the message through Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome.

7. New Testament Period: The gospel reached every nation under heaven. The New Testament concludes with books penned, outlining human redemption and anticipating the Lord’s return.

A Journey through the Bible

CREATION – Genesis 1:1

• Adam to Joseph – Approximately 1600 + 7 Years
  • Adam and Eve in Eden
  • Cain and Abel
  • Noah’s Ark
  • Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph in Egypt
• Moses and the Exodus – Approximately 388 Years
  • Moses and the Burning Bush
  • Exodus from Egypt
  • Wilderness Journey
  • Mount Sinai
• Promised Land to Babylonian Captivity – Approximately 857 Years
  • Joshua leads into Promised Land
  • Judges rule Israel
  • Saul, David, Solomon reign
  • Division into Israel and Judah
  • Exile to Babylon
• Return from Babylon to Zerubbabel’s Temple – Approximately 400 Years
  • Zerubbabel rebuilds the Temple
  • Ezra and Nehemiah’s reforms
• Period of Judges to Samuel – Approximately 305 Years
  • Judges rule Israel
  • Samuel anoints Saul as king
• Kingship and Kingdom Division – Approximately 120 Years
  • Saul, David, Solomon rule
  • Kingdom divides into Israel and Judah
• Prophets’ Warnings and Exile – Approximately 51 Years
  • Prophets warn against disobedience
  • Israel and Judah fall into exile
• Return from Exile to the Rebuilding of Jerusalem – Approximately 142 Years
  • Return from Babylonian exile
  • Rebuilding of Jerusalem, including Nehemiah’s wall
• Christ’s Birth to His Personal Ministry – Approximately 33 Years
  • Christ is born in Bethlehem
  • Personal ministry of Jesus begins
• Christ’s Personal Ministry to the Day of Pentecost – Approximately 63 Years
  • Christ’s teachings, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection
  • Day of Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church
• Epistles and Revelation – New Testament Period
  • Epistles provide guidance for Christians
  • Book of Revelation offers prophetic visions