The Bible is listed as “the best-selling books of all-time” and is still the most widely translated and studied book in history. It is described in scripture as a sword for a reason. As believers we are encouraged to arm ourselves with it and suit up with the armor of God to help us live our daily lives (Heb 4:12 and Eph 6:17).
The Bible has transformative power that no other book has ever had or ever will (Romans 12:2). Most importantly it tells us how we should live and connects us directly to God’s heart and his plan us. Once you begin to read it, it will both change and challenge you in ways you could never imagine.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Eph. 6:17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Rom 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
The Bible is a collection of 66 books compiled into one large book. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, and the New Testament was written in Greek. God used around 40 authors to write these books (2 Timothy 3:16-17) over a span of about 1500 years. It is an account about God, the Son and the Holy Spirit and includes his creation of which man is a part of (Genesis 1:26-27).
The Bible is God’s unified story and His invitation to all people (including you and me) to partner with Him in what He’s doing. His Word is fascinating, genius, and real. It is unchanging yet fresh every time we read.
God’s Word is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12).
- It connects us to God and each other.
- It corrects us and challenges us in our thinking.
- It forms us to be more like the perfect person of Jesus over time
You can pick read your Bible anytime or anywhere however the following are suggestions to help you be more consistent:
- Pick a consistent time – (ex. first thing in the morning, during a lunch break, in the evening before going to bed)
- Pick a consistent place – (ex. a specific chair, desk, room, table, closet)
- Pick a plan – (ex. there are plans broken up by topic, reading through the Bible in a year, chronologically etc.)
You Version
This Bible App is a great free resource that can be used right on your phone. You can access everything online, or download select versions of the Bible to read offline.
Through the Bible
This is another web/app-based tool that offers different ways to read and listen to the Bible. The creators of the site say “Through the Word connects inquisitive readers with excellent teachers.