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David Waterman
Dr. Rhonda Carrim
Introduction to Biblical Studies
9 January 2016
The Ten Most Important Biblical Events
While the entire Bible is the word of God and all equally inspired by Him, some
events are undoubtedly more significant than others. However, this is a matter of opinion,
and there is no explicitly right answer. After a study of the Bible as a whole, one could
conclude that such a list of important events could be such as the following: creation, the
fall of man, the flood, the Abrahamic covenant, the exodus from Egypt, the Davidic
covenant, the life of Christ on earth (birth, death, resurrection), the gift of the Holy Spirit
at Pentecost, the conversion of Saul (Paul), and Christ's second coming. Each one of
these pivotal events plays into the story of God's creation from start to finish.
To begin with, the first act of God which we have knowledge of is His creation of
our universe and everything in it. The creation of our world is not only pivotal because
everything that we interact with and understand was created during this event, but it also
gives us a basis to understand a small part of God and his unimaginable love for the
people he created. This narrative can be found in Genesis 1:1-2:3.
Shortly after the creation of man, sin entered the world. Commonly known as the
fall of man, this event gives reason and background as to why there is sin in the world.
Another reason why this story is so pivotal is because it shows that it was man's choice to
turn away from God and choose sin. (Genesis 3:1-24)

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God's judgment against evil was portrayed to mankind in the event of the great
flood. Through this story, it is apparent that judgement follows evil but that through faith,
judgement can be escaped. This is very important as it parallels salvation in a very
understandable way. (Genesis 6:9-8:22)
One very pivotal Biblical story is God's giving of the Abrahamic covenant. This is
so important partially because of its meaning to not only Abraham, but the entire world.
In short, God promises blessings to Abraham for his faith and devotion to God. This
parallel to salvation is very clear. (Genesis 12:1-3)
The exodus of God's people out of bondage under the leadership of Moses is a
crucial part of the great picture of salvation. Once again, deliverance to the son's and
daughters of God is displayed as they leave captivity and travel to the promised land.
(Exodus 7-18)
Throughout the Bible, God created covenants with different people, but one of the
most pivotal of these was the Davidic covenant. Through this, God assured Israel that He
had not forgotten His covenant with Abraham, while at the same time, promising David
that Christ would be in his lineage. (2 Samuel 7:10-13)
Christs incarnation, death, burial, and resurrection, grouped into one event, is
considered by many to be the most foundational, crucial, and pivotal event throughout the
history of the world. The ultimate sacrifice of God's son is the ultimate hook to the story
of God's creation. This event made providence for hope and life of all who choose it.
(Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

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The gift of the Holy Spirit to Christians at Pentecost was another crucial event of
the Bible. God gave the Holy Spirit, a guide and comforter, to all Christians small and
great. This exemplified God's covenant and love towards his children. (Acts 2:1-4)
The conversion of Paul was not only meaningful to Paul himself, but it
represented a foundational idea of Christianity. God showed that He could take the
lowest, most evil of sinners and completely flip their lives around. The importance of this
story is found in its premise which is just a shadow of God's love towards mankind. (Acts
9:1-22)
The second coming of Christ is an event which, while taking place in the Bible,
has not taken place on earth yet. It is the final chapter of the book, the end of the world as
we know it. It will be a day of reckoning and rejoicing. Our very existence hinges on this
event of the future, and it's importance is unquestionable. (Revelations)
While there are countless more important stories, these ten events summarize
some of the Bibles most influential narratives. While each narrative is different, each one
points backwards or forwards to Christ's sacrifice for mankind and the salvation which
He made attainable to all.