Dr. Glenn Giles

This study is an inquiry into the idea of “relationship” (specifically “intimate positive experiential relationship”) being the Central Focal Point of the whole Bible. It seeks to show that it is God’s desire for this type of relationship (between himself and human beings, and between human beings and other human beings) which is the impetus and purpose behind the Bible. In considering this idea, this class we will look at other different Organizational Centers that have been proposed and offer this relational focus as one which might unite many other proposed Centers showing itself as a common denominator. In addition, perhaps at its core, since the term “relationship” is not clearly a term specifically found in the Bible, this presentation will attempt to show how Yada’/Ginosko Theology can be one of the undergirding Scriptural facets and definers of the above mentioned desired “relationship.” If accepted, then this focus creates an overarching framework for reading the Bible and hopes to answer the question “What is the Bible all about?"