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But back to topic... the original question: I read the Bible frequently, I study it intently. I find it relevant, applicable, instructive, and meaningful. It has enriched my life and I continue to find richness and beauty in its pages.
The Christian Bible is a collection of books written by a variety of mostly Jewish authors over a period of a couple of thousand years. It is usually divided into Old Testaments (39 Books) and New Testaments (27 Books) with most containing a third section of Deuterocannon or Apocrypha (7 books). The current arrangement developed during the early centuries of Christianity at a series of synods and councils.
Evangelical Christians regard the Bible as Scripture, as the inerrant Word of God. Authored by men (and a couple of women) through the inspiriation of the Holy Spirit. In several places the Bible identifies the person of Jesus closely with the "word". It is also identified as daily bread and spoken of as more important than food. 2 Timothy 3:16 reads "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness." So the reading of the Bible by Christians is not only encouraged, but usually viewed as essential to healthy spiritual growth.
The Christian Bible is a collection of books written by a variety of mostly Jewish authors over a period of a couple of thousand years. It is usually divided into Old Testaments (39 Books) and New Testaments (27 Books) with most containing a third section of Deuterocannon or Apocrypha (7 books). The current arrangement developed during the early centuries of Christianity at a series of synods and councils.
Evangelical Christians regard the Bible as Scripture, as the inerrant Word of God. Authored by men (and a couple of women) through the inspiriation of the Holy Spirit. In several places the Bible identifies the person of Jesus closely with the "word". It is also identified as daily bread and spoken of as more important than food. 2 Timothy 3:16 reads "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness." So the reading of the Bible by Christians is not only encouraged, but usually viewed as essential to healthy spiritual growth.