THE STORY
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Embark on a journey to rediscover "The Great Story"—the kerygma, or the Church’s essential proclamation of what God has done for us in Jesus Christ.
We are living in an Apostolic era. Like the early Christians in the Book of Acts, we are surrounded by a culture that views Christianity merely as an outdated institution or a list of rules. But Jesus doesn't offer us a list of regulations—He offers us a rescue.
When we understand the Gospel as the ultimate narrative of reality, we stop arguing theology and start discovering a story that actually answers the deepest longings of our souls.
01
Created
Why is there something rather than nothing?
Why am I here?
Now there’s a question for you. And it’s not the same as, “How did I get here?” The origin of the universe is something science can try to address, but it’s not equipped to answer why. And until you know the meaning and purpose of your life, you will not experience lasting peace and happiness.
02
Captured
Why is everything so obviously messed up?
What the heck happened?
The beginning of our story is so beautiful. Behold the spectacular creation and its magnificent Author—an omnipotent God whose greatest, most cherished creation is the human person, made in his image, destined for eternal friendship, and known by him intimately.
03
Rescued
What, if anything, has God done about it?
Has God intervened in our hopeless predicament?
Yes! He didn't merely observe from heaven. He, the King of Creation, willingly abandoned His throne, descending into the battle like a front-line soldier to personally rescue us from capture and secure our freedom. This was foretold by the prophet Isaiah:
Can prey be taken from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be rescued? Surely, thus says the LORD: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken, and the prey of the tyrant be rescued, for I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children…Then all flesh shall know that I am the LORD your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob” Isaiah 49:24-26.
04
Response
If God has done something, how should I respond?
If someone saves your life, what is the appropriate response?
Suppose you are about to be run over by an oncoming car and at the last moment a bystander pushes you out of the way and absorbs the blow. Severely injured and paralyzed, how would you thank that man or woman for saving your life? If you went to their hospital room, said thanks, and gave the person a $20 bill, wouldn’t that be so inadequate? Wouldn’t your $20 bill be more ingratitude than gratitude?
05
Raised
Where is all this heading?
This new fifth question provides the "Final Act" to the story, transforming our current efforts from a temporary struggle into a journey toward a definitive home. If the Gospel story begins with our Creation and moves through the tragedy of our Capture to our climactic Rescue and our free Response, the ultimate question remains: Where is all this heading? The answer is found in the word Raised.
