Spiritual history refers to events that occur through the interaction between God and humans, and this is specifically revealed through the Bible. This history is the process by which God reveals himself to humans and carries out his plan of salvation, and includes the entire process starting from creation to redemption and the end. Here, I will explain spiritual history in detail, focusing on major events in the Bible.
creation and fall
- Creation : God created heaven and earth and all things, and created humans in God’s image. Adam and Eve enjoyed perfect fellowship with God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 1-2).
- Fall : Humans fell under Satan's temptation, disobeyed God's commands, and committed sins. Because of this, humans lost their relationship with God, and sin and death entered the world (Genesis 3).
Promise of Salvation and Abrahamic Covenant
- Promise of Salvation : God gave the promise of salvation even after the fall of man. The prophecy that the woman's seed would crush the serpent's head indicates this (Genesis 3:15).
- Abraham's Covenant : God called Abraham and promised that the whole world would be blessed through his descendants. This illustrates the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ (Genesis 12 and 15).
Israel's History and Law
- Exodus : God saved the Israelites from Egypt through Moses and gave them the law on Mount Sinai. This is an important event that establishes the covenant relationship between God and Israel (Exodus 19-20).
- Conquest of Canaan : God conquered the land of Canaan through Joshua and allowed the Israelites to settle in the Promised Land (Joshua 1-24).
Kingdom Age and Prophets
- Kingdom Age : A unified kingdom of Israel was established through kings Saul, David, and Solomon. David was given God's covenant that his throne would last forever (2 Samuel 7).
- Prophets : Prophets preached the word of God to the Israelites and delivered messages of repentance and redemption. They also prophesied the coming of the Messiah (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, etc.).
The Ministry and Redemption of Jesus Christ
- Incarnation and Ministry : Jesus Christ was incarnated as the Son of God and came to this earth. He taught, performed miracles, and proclaimed the kingdom of God (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
- Cross and Resurrection : Jesus atoned for our sins by dying on the cross and conquered death by being resurrected. This is the central event of redemption (Matthew 27-28).
The Early Church and the History of the Holy Spirit
- Descent of the Holy Spirit : The Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost, gave power to the disciples, and led to the birth of the church. The Holy Spirit enabled the gospel to be spread through the early church and the ministry of the apostles (Acts 2).
- Early Church : The apostles spread the teachings of Jesus, established churches, and performed many miracles. Apostle Paul spread the gospel through several missionary trips and established doctrine through many letters (Acts of the Apostles, Pauline Epistles).
The end, the new heaven and the new earth
- End-time Prophecy : The Bible contains several prophecies about the end-time. These are the second coming of Jesus, the final judgment, and the arrival of the new heaven and new earth (Revelation 19-22).
- New Heaven and New Earth : God will make all things new and will dwell with his people forever. This is the completion of God’s redemptive work (Revelation 21-22).
summary
Spiritual history consists of events that take place through God's plan of salvation, from creation to fall, redemption, and restoration. It is revealed through the Bible and revolves around the relationship between God and humans. Redemption through Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit play an important role, and God's redemptive plan continues until the end is completed.