The primary plot of the Bible is God’s redemptive plan to restore fallen humanity through Jesus Christ.
It begins in Genesis, where God creates a perfect world and forms a relationship with man. But sin enters through Adam and Eve, breaking that fellowship.
From that point forward, the Bible tells a story of God reaching out to redeem and reconcile mankind—through covenants, through the Law, through prophets—and ultimately, through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
The plot centers around this divine mission:
- Creation – God’s perfect design
- Fall – Man’s rebellion and separation from God
- Redemption – God’s plan to save mankind through Jesus
- Restoration – A future hope where God dwells with His people again
Every book and chapter points to this unfolding drama, where God’s mercy triumphs over judgment, and His love makes a way for man to be reconciled, redeemed, and restored—forever.
I remember when I was saved, but I also remember that I didn’t act like I was saved for very long. In fact, it took some years to start knowing what I was saved from-and what I was saved into. Looking back, I can know that God never gave up on me.
In fact, He honored His part of the Covenant that I am a part of through the blood of Jesus Christ, when I didn’t.
But today, I can tell being saved isn’t about joining a church or cleaning up my act. My life, and the way I approach life changed when I realized Jesus had already paid the full price for my sins, and all I had to do was believe it, and wear my new identity in Christ.
When I put my trust in Him, I was made new. Forgiven. Redeemed. Sealed by the Holy Spirit. Even when I didn’t act like it.
But what I didn’t fully understand then was that salvation was just the beginning.
Sanctification—that’s the journey I’m still on. It’s not instant. It’s not always pretty. And it’s definitely not always easy. But it’s real.
See, being saved meant I was declared righteous in God’s sight. Being sanctified means I’m learning to live like it.
Some days, I feel like I’m making progress. I walk in peace, I love better, I let go of things that once held me tight.
Other days, I fall flat on my face and need God’s grace just to stand back up.
But every day, Jesus is working in me. He’s shaping my heart, correcting my steps, pruning what needs to go and strengthening what needs to grow.
I’ve learned that sanctification isn’t about trying harder—it’s about trusting deeper. The same grace that saved me is the grace that changes me.
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being His.
And I wouldn’t trade this lifelong adventure for anything. Because every step I take with Him, I get a little closer to who He created me to be.