Bible literacy lectures monograph 2009

On November 13, 2003, Back to the Bible launched a new division of its ministry called The Bible Literacy Center (BLC). Here, researchers are conducting surveys and gathering data about Bible reading habits and hindrances. The question we are addressing is simple: "Why do so many people own Bibles and so few read them?" Today, basic Christian truths are virtually unknown to a majority in this nation. Our research indicates that if current trends of Biblical illiteracy continue, by 2040 the Bible will be a "thing of the past" for most people who claim to be Christ-followers. The CBE has proven through extensive research that how often we engage the Bible affects how we live our lives. If a person reads or hears the Bible four or more times a week, there is a dramatic drop in self-destructive behaviors such as gambling, drug or alcohol abuse, addiction to pornography, etc. The CBE Bible Literacy Lectures is an annual event hosted by the CBE in Lincoln, Nebraska. - Publisher.