People are less literate today than they were in the not so distant past.
And the main reason for education in America at least, was because of the importance of being able to read Scripture.
Nor is reading it personally with your own eyes the criteria for believing. One can believe because of hearing the words of God as well. The mode of entry into the mind, either by eyes or ears, is irrelevant.
The work of the Holy Spirit of convicting of sin and righteousness and judgment, and the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit in the heart and mind and life, is not dependent on whether someone read or heard the word of God.
****One of the reasons the founding fathers of this great country wanted people to have an education is so that they could read the Bible.**** Jvette——#2955
****And the main reason for education in America at least, was because of the importance of being able to read Scripture.****
We agree:)
****People are less literate today than they were in the not so distant past.****
There must have been a concern about illiteracy by the founding fathers if they cared that people learn to read. Most people could not read at the time of the founding of this country.
If you are talking about the last 100 or so years, I agree.