How many christians read there bible ?

I was just wondering what is the statistics of christians reading the bible not because they have to but because they love jesus ?

I'm guessing 1 or 2 out of 100 who call themselves Christians regularly read and study the Bible. Maybe less I don't know. (I don't sound pessimistic do I?)

deltadom wrote:I was just wondering what is the statistics of christians reading the bible not because they have to but because they love jesus ?I chanted the salvation mantra (sinner's prayer) when I was a young man, but it wasn't until a dozen or so years later that I had a real meeting with God. The chanting the mantra did nothing - I was a worse sinner than ever I was before - but one day on my bed, through tears of anguish and great tribulation, I finally looked at my wretched estate, and came to God in earnest. I have read the bible every day since, and it has been the sweetest joy to do so. I marvel when Christians tell me they don't read the bible, or that they read it only sparingly. Where is the hunger??Dan/\\/\\/\\

not sure about the national average, but i know there's three at my house.

Reading the bible I do every day,but more importantly the question for me is how much scripture do I have memorized? I also think in terms of redeeming my time because I will have to account for how I spend my day. Do I read the bible like it's the life, the light, the living word and the only offensive weapon in daily spiritual battle? For all this and more is what that book of pages and words means to me. Rich

I have a tendency not listen to the one's who say they heard a Word from God and they haven't bothered to read what the Bible says. I believe that the Holy Spirit has a difficult time ministering us when we haven't read the bible.In Christ,iHilam

John 1424He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.If we really love jesus we will read what he says and I sometimes really want to help people the problem is that they have not read enough for me to explain what I mean.

I believe that the Holy Spirit has a difficult time ministering us when we haven't read the bible.Amen!

Here is a question I have been thinking about: Do I know God or do I just know His Word? It may seem like a weird question but so many people can quote the Word but have no idea who God is or what He likes/dislikes. Eve quoted God in the garden but wasnt obedient to God. Do we know God or are we just Bible "thinkers", that to fulfill some religous need we create long lists of doctrinal statements using the Scriptures? Or do we know God and his likeness? Prayer is how we know God. These are just questions I have been asking myself lately.. not directed at anyone. I'm not taking away from Bible reading.. i read everyday I just belive it is SOO important to be balanced. We must have the Word and be in prayer. If we only have the Word we will only have dry theology. If we only have prayer we will be "Super Spiritual" which in actuality means super fleshly or demonic. I belive this is how many people err , they are not balanced.

In the bible it says Joh 5:39 - Show ContextSearch the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of meThe reason I love the bible is because I love Jesus, we need both but in our culture it is more common for people to go in the other direction. There is a danger going in both ways.

I'm guessing 1 or 2 out of 100 who call themselves Christians regularly read and study the Bible. Maybe less I don't know. (I don't sound pessimistic do I?)In our church I would say 1 in 5 read it at least once a week. One of the sad truths that accompanies this is the fact that many Christian truths are never taught from the pulpit. Few in our church know about original sin, and couldn't begin to tell you what "whatever is not from faith is sin" means.Because of this, we have many "working their way" into Heaven without focusing on a trusting, abiding relationship in Christ. Judgment is also never, ever talked about, nor repentance. Our pastor (who is my best friend) insists he talks about sin, but he doesn't. There is no way that young Christians could ever in a million years derive a working definition of sin from our teachings.I keep reminding him that when he leads others to Christ, he must in some way, shape or form define sin. He just doesn't understand that the unsaved aren't familiar with Christian terms.It can be frustrating, especially when I ponder how many are being ehred off into the pits of hell.

I have come to look for the fruit that is spoken of in the parable of the sower. I see many that appear to be in the first three groups. I see few who truly have the love of the word of God planted in their hearts. Remember this is the promise of the new covenant. Heb 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. The love for the word of God cannot be manufactured, it is planted by our Savior. In ChristJeff

Question is, How many christians read there bible ?Well I read mine, and sometimes other folks Bibles also, does this help answer you question? :-)

Br. Gregg wrote:If we had to shed blood to have our bibles in our hands then we would treat it as something more blessed and as a great treasure.I look at it just the opposite. We would not shed our blood unless it first was our treasure. All things start with God.Matt. 13:44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.Matt. 13:45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.We cannot treasure something which has no affect on our life. We cannot know the word of God as our treasure unless we first read it. We cannot know the word of God as our treasure unless it becomes part of our life. Only through realizing the substance of what we hope for do we begin to see the power of God in our lives. Heb 4 12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Heb 5: 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Matt. 13:15 \tFor the hearts of this people have grown dull.\tTheir ears are hard of hearing,\tAnd their eyes they have closed,\tLest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,\tLest they should understand with their hearts and turn,\tSo that I should heal them.’How many are being healed by the word of God in this generation?In ChristJeff

In canterbury we had a bible quiz to see much people now of the bible it may be a smart thing to do

I have known christian who do not know the bible and I want to help them but the problem is that they do not know enough of the language or I ahve to explain what that verse says in modern english I find because of the influx of television and the media the language that I try and propiate is beyond what they understand and I get tired and weary of explainign simple priniciples such as dont watch bad movies becuase they will harm you or dont marry a non christian or the music you listen to may harm you. I struggle trying to love them because I know that there is something that will do them harm but do not have the language to express it. That is why I want so much for this generation to be a praying and biblical generation. I want these dry bones to live. I also find it hard when I am trying to explain something which is loving and people see it as condemnatory.This is one of the reasons why I want more people to read there bible