The Meaning of the Story


The story the Bible tells reveals who God is and what He is doing in the world.

The Meaning of the Story is the ongoing effort to understand that story and organize that understanding into a coherent system.


The System

The System is the organized presentation of the meaning drawn from the story.

It brings together conclusions formed from engaging the story and arranges them into a coherent structure that seeks to remain accountable to that story.

For a high-level summary, see the System Overview:


Distinctives of the System

This System is shaped by specific convictions that influence how the story is understood and organized.

These distinctives are not imposed on the story but arise from engaging it. They help explain the system’s emphasis, structure, and conclusions.

Explore the Distinctives of the System


How to Use This Page

This page organizes the meaning of the story into anchors, domains, and sections.

You can explore in multiple ways:

  • Start with the anchors to see story-wide themes

  • Open any domain to explore a major part of the story

  • Follow the flow of the story from Creation → Jesus → Fulfillment

  • Dive into specific topics by opening individual sections

Anchors are themes that are present across the story.
Domains help orient you.
Sections provide the depth.


Explore the System

The system is organized into the following anchors and domains:

Anchors

Domains