An up-and-coming Christian author has released a guide summarizing the Bible's narrative from creation to salvation, offering an overview of Christianity’s central themes. -- Christian author Betty Johansen has published a new guide that distills the Bible's central narrative into a single, accessible overview for new believers. The piece, titled “Paradise: Choose It or Lose It,” builds upon her book "The Bible in Brief" by offering readers an even more concise summary of Scripture's historical arc and theological significance. The article is accessible at https://bettyjohansen.com/2025/06/17/paradise-choose-it-or-lose-it/In the guide, Johansen opens by highlighting the “bookends” of Scripture - Genesis 1-2 and Revelation 21-22 - to illustrate God's original intention for humanity and the ultimate restoration of that purpose. Additionally, through Wordsmith World, she creates content that aims to be both entertaining and faith-affirming while offering readers a biblically sound take on a number of Christian topics.