(Relevant) While most regular churchgoers agree that the Bible has the answer for doubts and spiritual questions they have, about half also say they have a hard time understanding the Bible when they read it alone.
That’s according to a new poll from Lifeway Research, in partnership with Explore the Bible. They found that 57 percent of Protestant churchgoers say the Bible is “challenging” when read alone.
“Churchgoers are ready to defend the Bible as true and as a faithful moral standard,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. “But most admit they stumble on understanding the specific meaning as they read.”