Biblical Engagement Survey

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* Biblical engagement #1

The Bible is just a bunch of myths.

I'm not sure what is true in the Bible and what isn't, but I believe in Jesus.

I know the Bible is important and true, but my primary study of God's Word is through what the preacher says.

The Bible is God's infallible Word and the foundation of my understanding of Him and how to live but when things are unclear or confusing I don't know what else to do.

The Bible is God's infallible Word and the foundation of my understanding of Him and how to live and when things are unclear or confusing I have the tools to get clarity.

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* Biblical engagement #2

My feelings and desires are more important than what the Bible says.

When my feelings conflict with what I read in the Bible I most often ignore what I read.

As I read God's Word I rarely seek ways to apply it to my life, as it is often difficult to understand and apply.

Obedience to God's Word supersede any of my thoughts or emotions.

Obedience to God's Word supersede any of my thoughts or emotions and I take what I learn from God's Word and disciple others in it.

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* Biblical engagement #3

I've never read the Bible.

I rarely, if ever read the Bible.

I study God's Word and spend time in prayer but it's infrequent.

I spend regular time in God's Word, asking what this means for my life.

I spend regular, devotional, reflective time in God's Word and have a solid understanding of it.

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* Biblical engagement #4

The Bible is of no interest to me.

I'm interested in the Bible, and believe in Jesus, but don't know much beyond that.

I'm just learning about the Bible, but wouldn't feel comfortable helping others learn about it.

If given the opportunity to help someone understand the Bible I could do it.

I am currently (or seek opportunities) to teach others about the Bible.

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* Biblical engagement #5

I don't care what "The Gospel" means
I don't really know what "The Gospel" means
I understand "The Gospel" to mean the first 4 books of the New Testament
I understand what "The Gospel" means and how it impacts my life
I help others understand what "The Gospel" means

I don't really know what "The Gospel" means

I understand "The Gospel" to mean the first 4 books of the New Testament.

I understand what "The Gospel" means and how it impacts my life.

I understand what "The Gospel" means and how it impacts my life and I help others understand what "The Gospel" means for them.

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* Biblical engagement #6

The Bible is not God's Word.

I would say my understanding and engagement of the Bible is very little.

My understanding of the Bible come primarily from listening to sermons.

Sermons help my understanding of the Bible, but it is supplimental to my regular reading and studying God's Word.

Sermons help my understanding of the Bible, but it is supplimental to my regular reading and studying God's Word, and I investing in others to help them understand God's Word.