Bible Reading Is Up, But Belief is Down (Why?)
- Preacher
- Robby Gallaty
- Tradition
- Christian (Unspecified)
- Published
- Length
- 14:00
About this sermon
Why are more young people reading the Bible while trusting it less? Learn how to address these doubts and build personal conviction. This discussion tackles the growing tension between engagement and belief. If you are struggling to reconcile your reading habits with your skepticism, this analysis provides a clear path forward. We examine why trusting the Bible remains a foundational challenge for many, and how you can move past superficial engagement to a deeper understanding of Biblical reliability. By evaluating concrete evidence, you will gain the tools necessary to form your own informed perspective. We focus on practical steps for anyone questioning the validity of scripture in a modern context. Whether you are a student or a leader, these insights help bridge the gap between reading the text and truly trusting the Bible as God's Word. 📖 Want to go deeper on the Jewish roots of Jesus? Start here → The Forgotten Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087PFKTMX MORE RESOURCES BY ROBBY 🌱 The Discipleship Trilogy — Growing Up · Firmly Planted · Bearing Fruit: https://replicate.org/resources 👥 The Movement Ready Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7F52V8Y 🕊️ Recovered (Robby's Story ): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535909838 📖 Foundations (260-Day Reading Plan ): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1430045558 📖 The Practice of Prayer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P2M3FN CONNECT 🎙️ Podcast: The Forgotten Jesus — https://www.youtube.com/@TheForgottenJesusPodcast ⛪ Church: Long Hollow Church — https://longhollow.com/ 🔁 Ministry: Replicate — https://replicate.org/ 📲 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rgallaty/ 🔔 New videos every week — subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next one. Chapters: [00:00] – Gen Z Bible Reading Surge vs. Trust Deficit [01:29] – The Curiosity Gap & Modern Skepticism [02:58] – What Is the Core Purpose of the Bible? [04:39] – God-Breathed Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17) [05:14] – Objective Truth & The Sharp Knife Illustration [06:25] – Was the Bible Written by Men? (2 Peter 1:20–21) [07:16] – The Impossible Unity: 40 Authors, 66 Books, 1,500 Years [09:47] – Information vs. Intimacy [11:49] – The Challenge to Read and Investigate [13:03] – Preview of Part 2 & Closing
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