You’ve Been Reading the Bible Wrong | BibleProject

Full Video: Scripture 01: Rethinking our relationship with the Bible    • Scripture 01: Rethinking our relationship ...   In this conversation, John Mark Comer joins the BibleProject team — including Tim Mackie, Dr. Brittany Kim, and Hakeem Bradley — to discuss how modern Christians often approach the Bible in ways that miss its depth, complexity, and intended purpose. The discussion challenges several common paradigms, including treating Scripture like a reference manual for isolated facts or reducing it to a collection of comforting verses while ignoring the difficult and transformative parts. Instead, the panel explores the Bible as a unified story designed to shape wisdom, character, and a deeper relationship with God. Topics include: • The “reference book” approach to Scripture • Why proof-texting can distort meaning • The problem with selective Bible reading • Reading the Bible as a unified narrative • Wisdom, transformation, and context in Scripture If you enjoy thoughtful Bible discussions, theology, biblical literacy, and deep dives into Scripture, subscribe for more content.