Chapter Two/The Grand Theme of the Bible

 A Bible proverb says: "Better is the end afterward of a matter than its beginning." (Ecclesiastes 7:8) It in the book of Revelation that we read of the dramatic culmination of Jehovah's grand purpose to sanctify his name before all creation. As God declared time and time again by one of his earlier prophets: "They will have to know that I am Jehovah." - EZEKIEL 25:17; 38:23. 

Just as Revelation spells out the triumphant end of matters, so their beginning is described for in earlier books of the Bible. By examining this record, we are enabled to understand the issues involved and get an overall view of God's purposes. How satisfying this is! Further, it should rouse us to action, so that we may share in the marvelous future that awaits mankind. (Psalm 145:16, 20) At this point, it seems appropriate to discuss the background and theme of the entire Bible, in order that we may in mind the paramount issue that now faces all humankind, as well as God's clearly stated purpose to resolve that issue. 

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