The Seven C's of History

The first C is Creation. Genesis chapter one, verse one, begins by telling us that God created the heaven and the earth. At the end of the creation account, Genesis chapter one, verse thirty-one, says God saw everything He had made, and it was very good.

The Bible begins with a good Creator who made us to know Him. Human life has value because it comes from God. But when we look at the world today, we see suffering, violence, and death. What went wrong? That is our second C.

The second C is Corruption. Genesis chapter three, verse six, describes the first human disobedience when Adam and Eve turned against God's command. Romans chapter five, verse twelve, explains that sin entered the world through one man, and death by sin.

Sin damaged humanity's relationship with God. We see its effects in our world and in our own choices. None of us can undo our sin by our own strength. Humanity needs a Savior. But as generations passed, evil continued to spread.

The third C is Catastrophe. Genesis chapter six, verse five, describes how deeply wickedness had spread on the earth. Genesis chapter seven, verse twenty-three, records the devastating judgment of the Flood and the preservation of Noah and those with him in the ark.

The Flood reminds us that God takes sin seriously. Yet the account also tells us that God provides mercy and a way of rescue. The ark points us toward our greater need for salvation, which God has provided through Jesus Christ.

The fourth C is Confusion. In Genesis chapter eleven, people joined together in pride at Babel. Genesis chapter eleven, verse seven, describes God's judgment upon their language. Verse nine explains that the Lord confounded their language and scattered them.

Different languages and nations remind us of the Bible's account of Babel. But no language, nation, or background puts someone beyond God's love. The human heart still needs redemption. And this is where the story turns toward our greatest hope.

The fifth C is Christ. Matthew chapter one, verse twenty-one, announces that Jesus will save His people from their sins. John chapter one, verse fourteen, tells us that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

Jesus is God the Son who came into our world. He lived without sin, showed the Father's love, and came to rescue sinners. He is more than a wise teacher: He is the Savior we need. His mission led Him to the sixth C.

The sixth C is Cross. Romans chapter five, verse eight, tells us that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. First Corinthians chapter fifteen, verses three and four, says that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, and rose again on the third day.

The cross is where God's justice and love meet. Jesus paid for sins He did not commit. His resurrection shows that death did not defeat Him. Because of Jesus, we can repent, be forgiven, and receive the gift of eternal life by trusting Him.

The final C is Consummation. It means God's plan reaches its promised fulfillment. Revelation chapter twenty-one, verse four, describes a future when God wipes away every tear, and there is no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain. In John chapter fourteen, verse two, Jesus speaks of preparing a place for His people in His Father's house.

This is the beautiful destination of the gospel: everlasting life with God in His renewed creation. The Bible's story is not only about where the world has been; it asks how we will respond to Jesus today.

So here are the seven C's: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. God created us, sin entered the world, judgment came, humanity was scattered, Jesus came, Jesus died and rose again, and God promises eternal life to those who belong to Christ.

Have you personally placed your faith in Jesus? If you would like to turn from sin and trust the Savior who died and rose again, would you like to pray with me? These words are an expression of faith, not a formula to earn salvation.