Why should I read the Bible?
The Bible is how God speaks to his people — feeding faith, guiding life, and revealing Jesus. Christians read it to know God and be changed by him.
Scripture describes itself as living and active (Hebrews 4:12) and “God-breathed and... useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). It is called “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105).
Reading it builds faith — “faith comes from hearing... the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17) — and gives daily nourishment that Jesus compared to food: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
Ultimately the Bible points to Jesus (John 5:39). Christians read it not merely to gather information but to meet God, be corrected and comforted, and grow.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.