Most Americans Read The Bible Wrong (Here's Why)

Most Americans don’t realize that reading the Bible is a cross-cultural experience. The Scriptures were written in the Ancient Near East, not the modern Western world, which means we often bring assumptions to the text that the original authors never intended. Learning to recognize those differences can completely change how you understand books like Genesis and the rest of the Bible. In this session, Dr. Manny Arango explains why the Bible wasn’t written to answer modern scientific questions and how Western readers sometimes misinterpret Scripture by asking questions the text itself isn’t trying to address. When you begin to read the Bible within its original cultural world, the message becomes clearer, richer, and more coherent from beginning to end. This teaching comes from Manny Ruins Genesis, one of the most popular courses on the ARMA platform. It’s designed to help you understand the worldview of the biblical authors and learn how to read the opening chapters of Genesis the way they were meant to be read. Whether you’re new to the Bible or have been studying it for years, this perspective will reshape how you approach Scripture. 🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES? Check out https://armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE at https://bit.ly/4gsqIeJ. 🚀 READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR: Want to join us on the 365-Day journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 or jump in to follow along with us, your choice. (https://thebibledept.com) 📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN: Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today. (https://www.thebibledept.com/plan) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: The Bible Dept. | YouTube (   / @thebibledept  ) The Bible Dept. | Spotify (https://bit.ly/4fz8zM8) The Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts (https://bit.ly/4iL3MtE) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: The Bible Dept. | Instagram (  / thebibledepartment  ) The Bible Dept. | Facebook (https://bit.ly/4fQYjz3) Dr. Manny Arango | Instagram (  / mannyarango  ) ARMA | Instagram (  / armacourses  ) 📨 EMAIL US! Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. 💥 MORE RESOURCES: Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. Essentials (https://www.amazon.com/shop/armacourses) Dr. Manny Arango’s Book | Crushing Chaos (https://crushingchaos.com) Dr. Manny Arango’s Book | Brainwashed (https://mannyarango.com/brainwashed) Book Dr. Manny to Speak (https://mannyarango.com) 🌱 JOIN US AT THE GARDEN IN HOUSTON, TX: The Garden | Houston, TX (https://thegarden.church) The Garden | Instagram (  / gardenchurchhtx  ) The Garden | Facebook (https://bit.ly/49WI4Pe)