The study, “The Power of 4”, reveals that devoted reading of the Bible affects the reader: A study by Center for Bible Engagement.
- Focus: How engaging with the Bible impacts spiritual transformation, using research to create resources for daily engagement.
- Key Finding: “The Power of 4” effect, which shows that engaging with Scripture at least four times a week is a strong predictor of spiritual growth compared to less frequent engagement.
- More likely to disciple (+231%)
- Sharing their faith with others (+228%)
- More likely to cheerfully give to their church (+416%)
- Cheerfully giving to causes other than their church (+218%)
- Specifics of “The Power of 4”: Compared to those who don’t engage with the Bible most days, people who engage in Bible reading 4+ days a week are significantly more likely to have:
- Higher rates of memorizing Scripture (+407%)
- Lower rates of viewing pornography (-59%)
- Lower rates of loneliness (-30%)
- Higher rates of sharing their faith (+228%)
The Center for Bible Engagement found that reading the Bible at least four times per week (“The Power of 4”) is the strongest predictor of spiritual growth. People who engage Scripture this consistently show dramatic increases in sharing their faith, discipling others, and living out Christian practices, along with sharp decreases in harmful behaviors and emotional struggles. Overall, consistent interaction with God’s Word is the key factor most strongly linked to real spiritual transformation. Want to see the data for yourself? Follow the link here and read the full study—you’ll be encouraged by what they discovered.