What is the Bible really about?

Control, Command, or Connection?

In this “choose your own adventure” video, I explore the three major ways people approach the Bible from a big-picture, meta perspective:

Control: Was the Bible written by men to control others using God’s name for credibility and power?

Command: Is it primarily a rulebook from God telling us how to live in order to keep Him happy?

Connection: Or is it God revealing His design for us so we can experience real happiness, purpose, relationship, and flourishing?

I share my personal story — including the 20 years I viewed the Bible as a heavy rulebook — the powerful Garden of Eden example of human agency and responsibility, the simple IKEA furniture analogy, and why I ultimately land on the Connection view as the most compelling.

This is Part 1 of a thoughtful 2-part series.

In Part 2, we examine why the Bible has endured for thousands of years: Is it the most bizarre cultural artifact in history… or absolute genius?

Whether you’re a skeptic, a curious seeker, or someone who grew up with the Bible but want a fresh perspective, this video is designed to help you think more clearly without demanding you agree with any particular conclusion.

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00 – What’s the Bible Really About? (Choose Your Own Adventure)

00:55 – Option 1: Control

03:05 – Option 2: Command

05:20 – Option 3: Connection

06:41 – IKEA Analogy & Designer’s Manual

07:43 – Garden of Eden, Human Agency & Redemption

12:00 – Final Thoughts & Why I Choose Connection

Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Which of the three options resonates with you most — Control, Command, or Connection?

Did the Garden of Eden story shift your perspective?

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