First, the Bible shows us God's character and provides us God's revelation of himself to his people. ... Third, regularly reading God's word reorients our thinking so that we can grow in maturity, which is part of the Christian calling (Ephesians 4:14–16; Romans 12:1–2).

Why is it important to study the Bible?

It's important to study the Bible because God's Word guides you in the right direction in life. It lights the way ahead of you so you can see clearly which way to go. Through every season of your life, you can be confident that God is always leading you through His Word.

Why is the Bible important to Christianity?

The Bible is so important to Christians because they believe that it transmits God's ideas to human beings. ... Some see it as the literal word of God. They believe that every word of the Bible literally comes from God. Others, like the Catholic Church see the Bible as divinely inspired but also the work of human hands.