You Were Never Meant To Read The Bible (By Yourself)

The Holy Bible is NOT a novel - and you were never meant to try reading it like one.

In this video, we explore why so many people struggle to read and understand the Bible on their own. Is it just bad discipline, or is there something deeper going on? From the Old Testament scrolls to the formation of the canon, from the role of Church tradition to the dangers of private interpretation, this essay dismantles the modern idea that the Bible is a self-contained manual for Christian living.

📖 The Bible isn’t just a book — it’s a collection of sacred texts written over centuries, preserved and transmitted by the Church. And yet today, many believers pick it up with no guidance, no context, and no tradition to interpret it with.

👉 Was the Bible ever intended to be read alone?
👉 What dangers arise from misunderstanding it?
👉 And what role does the Church still play in protecting the faith?

If you’ve ever felt lost trying to read scripture, or questioned what authority really means in Christianity, this video is for you.

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== TIMESTAMPS ==

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - What The Bible Isn't
04:44 - The Dangers of Misunderstanding The Bible
05:49 - Church Over Scripture
08:21 - Conclusion