“You talk about the Bible all the time. What are some good reasons why I should actually read it?”—Bill
The a priori supposition of this column is that the Bible has something to say that is of value to your life. Though we cannot, in the brief space allowed here, do justice to the arguments for the veracity and validity of Scripture, we may certainly identify a few of the important reasons why you should read it!
First, you will gain a clearer understanding about a book that has played a significant role in the history of western civilization. You cannot read very far in most classic literature or research the development of our culture without finding references to Scripture or the truths it proclaims.
The Book explores the big questions: “Who am I? What is my purpose? Where am I going?” There are other books that purport to reveal your life’s purpose. This one, however, has been around the longest and proven its staying power and reliability.
Fundamentally, the Bible introduces you to God. It attributes a Name, personal character and volition to the Spirit you’ve always suspected was there somewhere. Along the way, you will begin to discover your story in God’s big story.
Your interaction with the Bible will help you clarify what you believe. You may more often than not find yourself wrestling with what it says. The claims of Scripture will bring into question your assumptions, conclusions, traditions and biases, preventing you from getting too comfortable or arrogant! Genuine, honest dialogue with Scripture will demand that you make some decisions about the place of faith in your life.
Finally, even a casual reading of the Bible will offer you words of comfort, hope and spiritual renewal that have their source in the living God.
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