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Introduction
A biblical metanarrative is the grand unfolding of the story throughout the Bible. The
Bible is a grand narrative of life with various books, themes and is a guide for life. Through this
biblical meta-narrative, we are given an understanding of God holy text, the relationships of God
and humanity and the ultimate redemption we are given as sinners. Some examples of the meta-
narrative summarized key points are Creation, Fall, Redemption, New Creation, and a biblical
worldview. The biblical framework includes Jesus Christs death, resurrection, return, judgment
and promise of paradise with our King.
Creation
Although not the first book of the bible, John 1:1-3 says, “In the beginning was the word,
and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through
him all things were made; […].” (NIV) This is a mirror to the beginning of the bible, Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (NIV) In Genesis, a day-by-day
account within the most creative seven days was given with detail of God’s amazing work.
Within these seven days God created man in his own image, along with women, making them
equal and suitable for each other. Adam, the man and Eve, the women were placed in ultimate
peace with God, living in perfection, given dominion to everything in the land but one tree. The
biblical account of creation shows the deity of God and his intentionality with mankind.
Fall
There was a serpent among Adam and Eve in the garden, the bible is descriptive in the
words of a deceiving and crafted creature. Genesis 3:1-6 explains the events of the serpent
tempting Eve with the fruit from the one tree God said not to eat from. Eve eventually disobeys
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God, listening to the serpent and eating of the fruit and sharing with Adam. The narrative of the
sin is spoken specifically in Genesis 3:7, “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they
realized they were naked …” (NIV) The bible accounts this action as the fall, where Adam and
Eve, representation of humanity, disobey God, fall into sin and ultimately cause the separation
from God. But we are given hope in Romans 3:23 sets the narrative for the fall of mankind
saying, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (NIV)
Redemption
After the fall, there was a prophecy of a Messiah coming to pay the ultimate sacrifice of
the sin committed in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, the Messiah, was born of complete perfection to
fulfill this prophecy. “[Lord Jesus Christ], who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the
present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father” John 3:16-17 is two of the ultimate
verses that allow us to be reminded of God’s love and redemption for us, “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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the
world through him.” (NIV) The bible gives insight to redemption as the act of deliverance and
restoration offered to humanity in response to the sin that entered during the fall.
New Creation
The Bible refers to the new creation as a restored work and order of creation. New
creation will contain the idea of redemption and ultimate fulfillment of God’s original purpose of
life. This gives believers a hope in Christ as they look forward to eternity in new creation of
perfection and complete order with God. Biblically a new creation is referred to as a new person
through Christ as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new
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creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!” (NIV) The transformational born-again
character through Christ is emphasized and the future of glory and hope is renewed.
Biblical Worldview
A biblical worldview is being able to understand the reality, teachings and ways of life
through scripture. When establishing a biblical worldview the bible give us Romans 12:2 to look
at, “Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind, Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and
perfect will.” A biblical worldview give believers a way to shape their understanding and
engagement of the world with values, actions and principals. As a Christian maintaining a
biblical worldview of our God as a creator and sustainer, purpose and hope, redeemer of sin and
brokenness and our eternal space we can refer to 1 Corinthians 2:12 to help guide us, “ What we
have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may
understand what God has freely given us.”
Conclusion
Revelation is the conclusion of the Bible and it presents a summary of God’s redemptive
plans and gives glimpse to the hope believers have for eternal victory and perfection with God.
Revelation gives insight to the final judgment, defeat of evil once and for all and the praise and
worship in eternity to and with our God. I know how the story ends, God wins. Revelation 19:9
“... Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb! And he added, These
are the true words of God.”” (NIV)
