Jesus Over Everything "Biblical Literacy Is Our Biggest Problem"
Have you ever felt inundated with Biblical information, yet still unsure about your grasp of Scripture? Has a lack of understanding ever created a lack of confidence in your faith? In this enlightening episode of the “I Used to Think” season of Jesus Over Everything, Lisa Whittle examines why biblical literacy may not be the primary issue facing believers today but rather a deeper crisis of faith.
Drawing from current research to highlight how this crisis is shaping the Western church, Lisa unpacks four ways believers are affected by this problem, and offers one crucial question you must ask to strengthen your faith.
Key Moments:
(0:40) - Revealing crucial evidence of a widespread problem
(4:07) - Is knowing more the answer?
(5:50) - Is biblical literacy truly our biggest challenge?
(4:28) - Do we need more knowledge of the Bible?
(6:46) - Insights from Pew Research, Barna, and WSJ on Bible consumption trends
(10:34) - What we can learn from James Chapter 1
(14:45) - Why clarity is essential in the face of confusion
(16:43) - Exploring the depth of belief and what it means for your faith
(18:43) - The impact of false doctrine on belief systems
(20:16) - Addressing exhaustion — “It's more than just being overscheduled…”
(23:53) - Why we question our faith when we struggle?
(27:58) - What are the consequences of unfaithfulness and compromised offerings?
(29:19) - A question to ask ourselves about belief
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