John Mark Comer Teachings The Problem With the Bible | It Is Written E1
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Feb 23, 2024 Exploring the challenges of engaging with the Bible in modern times, emphasizing the authority of Jesus in relation to scripture. Addressing the importance of reading the Bible in its entirety for spiritual growth and introducing upcoming lectures on science and evolution. Encouraging a daily Bible ritual for personal transformation and underscoring the support of scripture and community in spiritual formation.
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Bible Is Often Unread In Practice
- Many modern Christians don’t read the Bible regularly and often only consume fragments via sermons or devotionals.
- John Mark Comer calls this the “best-selling book never read” problem and highlights widespread biblical illiteracy.
The Bible Feels Strange And Complex
- The Bible feels strange, boring, or off-putting to many because of its ancient genre variety and odd stories.
- Comer emphasizes it's complex: multiple authors, languages, genres, and cultural distance make it hard to like or read.
Bible Contains Beauty And Moral Difficulty
- The Bible contains both glorious, life-giving material and morally troubling texts and characters.
- Comer notes the tension: Scripture shaped civilization but also includes genocide, polygamy, and violence.