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=== Assistant: The overarching theme of the entire Bible—both the Old and New Testaments—based on the English Standard Version ESV and… ===
The overarching theme of the entire Bible—both the Old and New Testaments—based on the English Standard Version (ESV) and its theological framework can be summarized as:

God’s redemptive plan to restore His creation through Jesus Christ for His glory.

===== 1. Creation and Fall (Genesis 1–3): The Bible begins with God as Creator, making the world good and humanity in His image. But humanity rebels (the Fall), introducing sin and death into creation. =====
# Promise and Covenant (Genesis through the Prophets): God initiates a plan to redeem humanity, beginning with promises to Abraham, then forming Israel to be His covenant people. The law, sacrificial system, and prophets all point forward to a greater fulfillment.
# The Messiah and Redemption (The Gospels): Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, fulfills the Old Testament prophecies. Through His sinless life, atoning death, and resurrection, He conquers sin and offers salvation to all who believe.
# The Church and Mission (Acts through Revelation): Jesus sends His followers to proclaim the gospel to all nations. The church is established as God’s people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, awaiting Christ’s return.
# New Creation and Restoration (Revelation 21–22): The Bible ends with a vision of the new heaven and new earth—God dwelling with His people, wiping away every tear, and restoring all things.

===== God’s glory in the salvation of sinners and the renewal of creation through Christ. =====

As the ESV Study Bible puts it, the central storyline is:

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