Posted on 06/05/2025 7:35:47 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Comedian Tim Allen announced he’s started reading the New Testament as part of his journey of reading through the Bible — and is already “amazed” by Paul’s letter to the Romans.
“Finished the Old Testament and it is such a gift when I get out of the way and the words and meaning flow. This week I am now in the book of the Gospel of Paul. A Roman Jew familiar with Plato, Stoicism, and other Greek schools of thought. I am amazed in seven pages!” the 71-year-old “Home Improvement” actor wrote in a Sunday post on X.
He added in a follow-up post, “Ok specifically reading Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans.”
In February, Allen announced he’d read through and re-read the Old Testament — an experience he described as a "treasure."
"After nearly a year I have finished [the] entire Old Testament and the experience of re reading, dedicated focus and no drifting has made this a humbling [,] overwhelming experience. What a treasure," he wrote.
In an October post, the "Toy Story" star shared an update on his Bible reading.
"Continuing my reading of the complete Bible. Finished a rather intense Ezekiel now on to Daniel. The challenge in reading this Book is how I translate words that the Eternal expresses to the temporary. I need a Snickers," he wrote.
Though raised as an Episcopalian, Allen previously opened up about experiencing a period of skepticism following personal tragedies, including the death of his father when he was 11.
In 1978, he was arrested at a Michigan airport with over a pound of cocaine in his luggage. After he pleaded guilty to the charges, the actor spent two years in a federal prison during his mid-20s.
In a 2011 interview, the "Shifting Gears" star described himself as a "cynic" who didn't "like the idea of God," but over time, he began to view God as "The Builder," someone he consults for purpose and direction in his life.
“I always do ask … The Builder, what did you want me to do?” Allen said. “And I do ask it. But you got to be prepared for the answer.”
Allen is one of several comedians who have expressed a growing interest in Christianity in recent years.
Apologist Wes Huff recently revealed that comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan “is attending a church and that has been a consistent thing.”
"And so, you know, things are happening," he continued. "And he's a very inquisitive individual, and I think for the better in that he's communicating with me and other people in his life who are influences that can speak into, you know, these issues of reliability and trustworthiness and verisimilitude of something like the pages of Scripture, and where he should and shouldn't be looking for the information in regards to that."
Huff said he’s “very encouraged” by his communications with Rogan over the last few months, adding: “We're seeing what I don't think is an exaggeration to say, somewhat of a resurgence in interest in these topics that we've been talking about, even the nitty gritty.”
In 2023, comedian Rob Schneider announced he’d converted to Catholicism and told The Christian Post he felt called to leave behind the type of comedy he had performed in the past.
"I know I can't do the same stuff I used to do," Schneider told CP. "Not because I have anything against what I did; I did what I did, and I felt fine about it at the time. I'm not going to judge myself. But I won't do the same stuff I've done. I don't know what I'm going to do. … I want to come to it from a place of faith, a place of something good in my heart."
"I don't know if I can tell dirty jokes anymore," he added. "I don't know if I can. I don't know if I'm going to. I have an act I'm doing now; I don't know if I'll do it again next year. Just some of the bad words, I go, 'Maybe I don't want to say those words anymore.' I don't know. I also think it's important to not only talk to the converted but to bring people in, and the best form is to show by example. People talk all the time; that doesn't mean anything. So I hope that me standing up for what I believe in — God, family country — I'm OK with whatever comes my way, positive or negative. When you have faith, nothing can really rock you."
Last year, comedian Matt Rife revealed he got baptized in a pool following the death of his grandfather — and said that even though he "hates" church, he wants to believe in God.
Comedian Russell Brand also revealed that he'd converted to Christianity and was baptized in the River Thames. He has since used his social media to document his journey.
In a 2018 interview with Relevant magazine, Brand said his “route to spirituality comes through addiction, so it comes from desperation and fear and this sort of defeat, destruction, annihilation of self in a very humiliating way, I suppose.”
“I had no choice but to embrace spiritual life, but now I am grateful for this,” he said, crediting Christianity with making “sense” of his life.
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Thank you very much and God bless you.
Paul acolyte here as opposed to others on this forum.
Tim reads scripture, sidekick Al reads Curious George
“Just some of the bad words, I go, ‘Maybe I don’t want to say those words anymore.’”
You don’t have to use foul language to be a comedian. I think some of them are just like sheep and do it because others do it.
I think it’s interesting to just read the Bible like it’s a book - cover to cover - whether one is a believer or not. There are some incredible stories in there.
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“Gospel of Paul”
I’ve never heard of Paul’s letters being called his Gospel.
Anyone notice he doesn’t mention his brother Jeff who is a Christian?
Me either but I have heard his letter to the Romans referred to as Christianity 101.
When the people who call themselves by God’s name actually read the Bible because they want to know what God’s wisdom says and obey it, God will heal this land.
It starts with the power of God’s Word in the lives of individuals, and I am so amazed and thankful that God’s Spirit is drawing so many unexpected people to Him.
Paul was taught by The Risen Christ coming from a Very Strict form of Judaism to Proclaim “Jesus Christ and Him Crucified”.
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Paul has gone Deeper than the rest.
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IMHO
Or the Pound of
Bugger Sugar.
Most people dont know that Tim Allen went to prison for five years (served 2.5) for his role in drug trafficking in 1981. He was asked by Readers Digest if there was one thing that happened to him in prison that profoundly changed him for the better, what was it? He said he read the book “Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl.” Allen is okay in my book.
Jerry Seinfeld said that if a comedian has to curse during their routine they haven’t fully developed the bit.
Yo tim, 1st off good on ya. Second , you need to read the new testament again cuz it's the gospel, good news , of Christ . Not Paul.
Especially pay attention to John 1:1.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Praise the LORD!
I misspelled “BOOGER’
Praise God! Romans is an incredible book. We are going through it in our church now and is incredibly deep with the Gospel of forgiveness.
To be fair, Paul does refer to what he is preaching as "my Gospel" in a few places:
Romans 2:16
On that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.
Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret for long ages.
2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel.
He also describes as Jesus' or God's Gospel as well:
Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers.
2 Corinthians 11:7
Did I commit a sin in abasing myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached God’s gospel without cost to you?
The article does mention the pound of coke in his luggage. He got 2 years
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