[This article is taken from Chapter 2 ("The Wonder of the Bible") of the book Sola Scriptura: A New Call To Biblical Authority by the founder of Sola Scriptura Ministries.]

In light of the Bible’s unique authorship and complete unity, It also displays one central theme, The Lord Jesus Christ. We see Him throughout the pages, for He is the "Word Who became flesh" (Jn. 1:14). Let’s take a few moments to trace our Lord through His book.

In Genesis He is the Beginning and the Creator of all things.

In Exodus He is the Deliverer and the Redeemer.

In Leviticus He is the Priest, the Sacrifice, the Blood, and the Offering.

In Numbers He is the Chastizer and the Purifier.

In Deuteronomy He is the Law.

In Joshua He is the Conqueror,

In Judges the King,

And in Ruth the Kinsman-Redeemer.

In I and II Kings He is the reigning King,

In I Chronicles He is the Genealogy,

And in II Chronicles He is the Reviver.

In Ezra He is the Temple,

In Nehemiah the Walls,

And in Esther the Deliverer.

In Job He is the Suffering Servant,

In Psalms the Praise of God,

In Proverbs Our Wisdom,

In Ecclesiastes the Teacher,

And in The Song of Solomon He is the Beloved Bridegroom.

In Isaiah He is the Coming Messiah,

In Jeremiah and Lamentations He is the Compassionate Judge,

In Ezekial He is Watchman,

And in Daniel He is the Returning Messiah.

In Hosea He is the Loving Redeemer,

In Joel the Merciful Jehovah,

In Amos the Judge of Sin,

And in Obadiah the Condemning Judge.

In Jonah He is the Sent One,

In Micah the Prince of Peace,

In Nahum the Counselor,

And in Habakkuk the Just One.

In Zephaniah He is the Protector,

In Haggai, the Temple,

In Zechariah the Shepherd,

And in Malachi He is the Messenger.

In Matthew He is the King,

In Mark a Servant,

In Luke a Man,

And in John He is God.

In Acts He is the Risen Savior in Power,

In Romans He is the Gospel,

In I Corinthians He is the Right Conduct,

And in II Corinthians He is The Authority.

In Galatians He is the Only Salvation,

In Ephesians the Church,

In Philippians the Only Joy,

In Colossians the Eternal Glory,

And in I and II Thessalonians He is the Returning Christ.

In I Timothy He is the Good Minister,

In II Timothy the Faithful Minister,

And in Titus the True Minister.

In Philemon He is the Law of Love,

In Hebrews the Priest,

And in James the Works of Righteousness.

In I Peter He is the Glory of Suffering,

In II Peter the Basis for Growing in Grace,

In I John the Basis of Fellowship,

And in II and III John He is the Truth.

In Jude He is the Faith We Contend For,

And in Revelation He is the Reigning King.

In addition to all this, He is the Light of Creation, the Ark of the Flood, Aaron’s Rod, David’s Sling, The Lamb Without Blemish, and the Cloud and the Pillar of Fire in the Wilderness.

He is also Jacob’s Ladder, Manna From Heaven, the Bronze Serpent, the Cities of Refuge, and the Book of Life.

In the Tabernacle, He is the Ark of the Covenant, the Shewbread, the Lampstand, the Laver, the Veil, the Brazen Altar, and the Altar of Incense.

And finally, men such as Adam, Abel, Noah, Melchizedek, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Sampson, David, and Jonah were all types of Christ.

Indeed, the Lord Jesus Christ truly is the central theme of the Bible.