What is Bible Engagement?

We don’t need more Bibles in

America

. What we need is more Bible engagement. The question is, what exactly is that?

On a practical level it means there are different ways to take in the Bible’s message—reading, listening, discussing, watching, acting, etc. And on a philosophical level it means there are different outcomes that can result from connecting with the Bible, including a) Knowledge: we can learn more about the Bible; b)Truth: we can understand and base our lives on biblical principles; c) Relationship: we can experience the presence of the living God as we read and attempt to obey his Word.

My observation is that most Bible-related resources available today focus on helping us gain more knowledge and truth, both of which are important. But the outcome that makes the Bible come alive, and the one that people are most hungry for, is a real encounter with God. So while all our Bible engagement efforts must be well-designed and must aim for habit formation, the most important thing is that they must also help people develop a relationship with God. That’s what Scripture Union is all about (“Helping people meet God every day”).

by Whitney T. Kuniholm

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1 comments: to “ What is Bible Engagement? ”

Jon Wilke
April 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Great points Whitney. Scripture engagement is how people learn, grow, become disciples and begin making other disciples for Christ.
Thanks for your partnership in this global, God-given calling.

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About Scripture Union/USA

Scripture Union/USA began in 1959 and is committed to helping people meet God every day in the Bible and prayer. Today, Scripture Union has a variety of Bible reading programs and publications for people of all ages. In addition, Scripture Union conducts Bible-based programs for kids at risk in various locations across the country.

Scripture Union/USA is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA and is a Charter Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). In addition, Scripture Union/USA is part of a worldwide fellowship of Scripture Union International, which has ministries in over 130 countries. Each Scripture Union movement is autonomous and indigenously led and staffed. There are currently 3,500,000 people who use Scripture Union Bible reading guides worldwide. To donate or pledge click here.

About Whitney T. Kuniholm

Whitney T. Kuniholm is the President of Scripture Union/USA and author of several books and study guides on the Bible. He also speaks at churches and Christian conferences.

Prior to Scripture Union, Mr. Kuniholm was Executive Vice President for Prison Fellowship Ministries near Washington, DC, a ministry he served in a variety of roles for 13 years. Mr. Kuniholm graduated from Houghton College in 1976 with a degree in Bible and business.

Whitney and his wife, Carol, have three grown children, two grandchildren, and live near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.