Twin Themes in the Bible Two major themes run like railroad tracks through the Bible, from the original creation of the heavens and the earth (Gen. 1:1) to the creation of a new heaven and earth (Rev. 21:1). One track is creation, the other is redemption (closely related to salvation). It’s important to keep both in mind when reading and interpreting Scripture. The creation track reminds us that … • God in Christ has made everything there is. He is Creator and Lord (Gen. 1:31; Col. 1:16,
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