A new Bible literacy study raises a serious concern: many churchgoers struggle with foundational Scripture. In Episode 1011, Alan Smith and Pastor Jeff Rowland discuss what that means for Christian faith, discernment, and the church.
The conversation considers findings from a Lifeway Research survey of more than 2,000 churchgoers. The hosts discuss the reported average quiz score of 51%, along with gaps in knowledge about biblical figures, events, books, and familiar sayings. They also examine why knowing Scripture matters when Christians encounter misleading teaching and claims about the Bible.
Alan and Jeff talk about the role of preaching and teaching, the need for patient pastoral leadership, and how believers can test what they hear against God's Word, as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11. They also consider whether churches can use productions and creative presentations while keeping Scripture and the Holy Spirit at the center.
The takeaway is practical: regular Bible reading builds biblical knowledge. Whether you read on the page or listen through an app, time in Scripture helps you recognize what the Bible teaches and weigh Christian messages with care.
Watch The Bible Literacy Crisis from The Smith and Rowland Show, Episode 1011, dated November 6, 2026.
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