The Bible Challenge
tBC 2.0
It is possible to enjoy reading through the Bible, actually understand it as a single book, actually apply it, and actually grow from it.
And for you, this will probably be the first time all those things are going to happen for you.
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So, what’s the problem? And how bad is it?
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There is a major void.
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For many people, the idea of reading through the entire Bible is intimidating.
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Many people don’t know if they will actually understand what they read.
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Even if they make it through, many people are concerned they won’t be able to apply it to life in a meaningful way.
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Then there is the question of “even if I read it, will I actually grow and change from it?”
…and this might hit you hard:
Many of us “declined” or “renounced” the Christian faith but have never actually studied the Bible to fully understand it.
Many of us engage in church activities but have never read the Bible in a way that we understand it in its totality.
Many of us have affection for the “person” of Jesus Christ but little affection for the bigger “plan” that brought the person of Jesus to the world.
Why do this now?
Your good works are great, but your knowledge of the word of God is the foundation and if you are missing that, you are missing everything.
Because when you come out of this, you would have found community, deepened your knowledge, gotten discipleship, and actually learned scripture as a whole.
Everything changes from there on.
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Think about how transformational this could be.
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Think about the clarity of the Bible you will walk away with.
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Think about the growth in your walk with God.
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Think about how much stronger your foundation of faith will be.
If any of those felt like a twist in your arm or a punch in the gut, take that as a sign that this challenge is for you.
You need to invest this time and rebuild the foundation of your faith.
How exactly will this work?
Well, there are some key ingredients that will bring this to life in an amazing way!
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Meaningful community gatherings
Small intimate communities that meet often to hangout, eat together, study the bible, pray together, share what they are learning, and bond.
Larger gatherings with the challenge and church community to celebrate and connect on an even larger scale.
We will do this TOGETHER. Helping each other enjoy the process and keeping each other accountable.
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Synchronized structure
We will have a plan that everyone will follow to make sure that the content is not overwhelming and there is enough time to really digest what we read. Everyone will be on the same page and the plan will be clear.
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Personal, pastoral and peer-to-peer learning (the Three P’s)
[Personal] You get guided help to help you get deep insights in personal study
[Pastoral] You get to hear from pastors and ministers to get even more insights
[Peer to Peer] You get to share what you are learning with others and get to learn insights from what others are learning too.
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Discipleship & Accountability
To help ensure we are applying what we are learning, we build discipleship and accountability into the challenge. Often, we explore the question: How does God want us (collectively) and me (individually) to apply what we are learning? Then we encourage each other to apply it.
WHAT’S NEW — tBC 2.0
This time, it's a bit different.
Everything above is how the challenge works. What changes this year is what we're studying: systematic theology, and its contemporary application through apologetics.
Systematic Theology
A discipline that seeks to formulate an orderly, rational, and coherent account of beliefs. Think of it as building a map of the terrain of Scripture. Instead of reading verse by verse in the order the books appear, systematic theology asks questions like: what does the whole Bible teach about God? About salvation? About the Church? About the Holy Spirit?
The practice of explaining and defending the truth claims of Christianity using reason, evidence, and clear argument. The word comes from the Greek apologia, which simply means “a defense” or “a reasoned explanation.” In the ancient world it was the term used for a courtroom defense.
Apologetics
Why combine both?
Systematic theology organizes what Christians believe. It builds the doctrinal framework. Apologetics explains why those beliefs are reasonable and true. Systematic theology gives depth; apologetics gives confidence. One roots us in truth, the other equips us to engage the world. The early church did both.
"Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you.”
— 1 Peter 3:15
The Bible Challenge thrives on the strength of our small groups. We are looking for people with a heart for hospitality and a passion for God's Word to help create spaces where transformation happens. There are two ways you can partner with us to do that:
Sign up to host or facilitate.
Provide the space. Open your home for a small group to gather, eat, and study the Bible. You set the atmosphere through your hospitality at a consistent meeting location.
Become a host
Become a facilitator
Guide the conversation. You don’t need to be a scholar — just a leader. Lead discussions and help your group stay on track, share insights, and keep each other accountable.
Ready to be a catalyst for growth?
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Not in NYC, but still want to join the challenge? Tune in virtually!
FAQS
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Not at all. We understand that people are at different levels of faith and that some are just starting their journey. In fact, if you feel that you are just starting your journey, this will be perfect for you.
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We don’t want this to be another rushed exercise. The current edition will take about 1 year. By the time we are done, you’ll have a much deeper understanding of the Bible!
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Absolutely. Doing it with the elements in this challenge (community, the 3 Ps, resources etc.) makes all the difference.