Twenty Quotes From the Bible Engagement Blog
Twenty quotes from the Bible Engagement Blog … Anything I’ve written that may seem insightful or informative comes solely from the insight and understanding God provides. In fact, when my writing flows well, I’m most conscious of being empowered by God. Conversely, when being a word-smith is a strain, that’s when I’m usually striving in […]
Ten Bible Engagement One-Liners
Ten Bible engagement one-liners … Many years ago, I was handing out Scripture leaflets at a downtown side-walk sale where our church had a face-painting booth. Most people politely took the leaflets. Many said, “Thanks.” Some stopped to chat. But one man, much to my surprise, leapt away from me. You’d have thought I’d pulled […]
Twenty Texts From The Bible About The Bible
What we may say about the Bible may have some value, but what the Bible says about itself is inestimably valuable. So here are twenty texts from the Bible about the Bible: It is God-breathed. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 It is […]
Twenty Thought-Provoking Comments On Bible Engagement
Twenty thought-provoking comments on Bible engagement, presented in no particular order: “For most Christians in the First World the Bible remains a closed book, a Pandora’s Box of isolated and unrelated proof texts, or what is worse – an individualistic invitation to hang out with a cool dude called Jesus. There have to be better […]
J. I. Packer on Bible Engagement
J. I. Packer on Bible engagement … People consider J.I. Packer, the British-born Canadian theologian, one of the most influential Evangelicals in North America. His most popular book, Knowing God, has been read by more than a million people and was listed 5th by Christianity Today on their list of “The Top Fifty Books That […]
Why Christians Don’t Read the Bible
Yes, you read the title correctly. Research indicates that most Christians don’t read the Bible regularly. Here are their reasons: I don’t understand it. It’s intimidating. Difficulties comprehending the language in which the Bible is written are usually tied to this issue. Using older translations, like the King James Version, is often associated with the language […]
What Bible Should I Read?
I’m often asked, “What Bible should I read?” Associated comments and questions include: “There are so many Bibles to choose from. I don’t know which one to pick. Why the different versions? Does it matter which one I read?” Choosing a Bible. I respond by asking several more questions: What do you like to […]
Opposition to Bible Engagement: Why Some People Think the Bible Isn’t Relevant
Opposition to Bible engagement … Why do some people think the Bible isn’t relevant? Many people reject the Bible because they distrust it. The reason why they distrust the Bible is because they do not believe in metanarratives*. Distrust in metanarratives has arguably done more to alienate people from the Bible than any other aspect […]
Distractions and Diversions: The Best Version of the Bible
What is the best version of the Bible? That’s an important question. And the answer is the ________________ (fill in the blank). Distractions and diversions. Personally, I don’t think preferences for one Bible version or another are that important! In fact, it saddens me deeply that there are churches and Christians who will not associate […]
Defining Bible Engagement
Defining Bible engagement. Defining Bible engagement … Building on biblical, theological, historical, and cultural insights, and utilizing relational and interactional language, here’s a working definition of Bible engagement: The process whereby people are connected with the Bible such that they have meaningful encounters with Jesus Christ and their lives are progressively transformed in Him. To […]