Let's be honest. The Bible is an ancient text written in multiple languages, in multiple styles, by multiple authors. It tells one big story, but it's not the easiest to understand. With the information age in which we live, it's so much easier to glean from others. The inherent danger, however, is to begin to replace our own exploration of the Bible and in turn our relationship with the Lord with knowledge from the work others have done.
The answer is to balance it out. Find teachers and mentors whom you trust and begin to explore the Word for yourself. You don't have to be a scholar to start reading the Bible. Just start reading, and ask God to speak to you. You'll be surprised how He responds!
Let's be honest. The Bible is an ancient text written in multiple languages, in multiple styles, by multiple authors. It tells one big story, but it's not the easiest to understand. With the information age in which we live, it's so much easier to glean from others. The inherent danger, however, is to begin to replace our own exploration of the Bible and in turn our relationship with the Lord with knowledge from the work others have done.
The answer is to balance it out. Find teachers and mentors whom you trust and begin to explore the Word for yourself. You don't have to be a scholar to start reading the Bible. Just start reading, and ask God to speak to you. You'll be surprised how He responds!