Chapter 1

The Problem and Its Setting

Introduction

In this generation, bible is the least common book that

the youth and people read. For instance, bible is a

Christian scripture wherein it consists of 66 books of more

than 40 authors during of a period approximately about 1,

500 A.C. from the old testaments to the new ones, this kind

of scriptural book include “to rah” or law of the Prophets

and “hagriographa” or writings. Moreover, the word “bible”

comes from “biblia” in Latin and “biblos” in Greek a term

mean book or books. Indeed, the bible is holy, God-inspired

and is the oldest book in existence.

In contrast to other religious writings, the Bible

reads as a realistic story of real events, places, people,

and dialogue. Historians and archaeologists have repeatedly

confirmed its realism. The Bible is an unparalleled love

letter to the people of God (Toni Reinke, 2014). With the

authors' own writing styles, God shows who He is and what it

is like to know Him.

The Bible not only inspires, it explains life and God

to the people. It does not answer all questions that many

people might have, but enough of them. It shows how to live

with purpose and concern. It encourages people to rely on

God for strength, direction, and enjoy his love for all. The

Bible also tells how we can have everlasting life.

Although this book has been said as a respected

collection and needed to be known by all people as well as

the new generation, most of them intend to ignore it. Many

Christians find the daily habit of bible reading difficult.

Most people find bible-reading confusing (Reinke, 2014).

Stephen Wadsworth argues that bible is such a chore for the

many simple facts that it demands as much as it gives,

bestows promises, and also commands obedience.

It empowers and humbly offers rest and demand

sacrifice, it blesses and it curses, extends grace and

guarantees judgment. Indeed, there is no other piece of

literature classic or otherwise called living and active

than the bible. No novel or biography is declared to have

the power to divide soul and spirit, joints, and marrow.

People can’t live without the Bible. It is the most

relevant book in the world (John Piper, 2014). David Mathis

stated that Bible Reading Is an Art.

Conceptual framework

The

Research Paradigm

Statement Problem

1. What are the possible factors that causes the youth

to set-aside bible reading?

2. How does bible reading contribute in one’s life?

3. What are the different solutions done by the youth

to help solve the problem?

4. How does bible reading affect the youth’s daily

life?

5. How do the youth find bible reading?

Scope and Delimitation

Significance of the study

The researchers conduct this study to know what will

be the factors that cause the youth not to read the holy

book and their own feeling, opinions, or thoughts. The study

will help persuade and encourage the youth and attract their

hearts.

To the Youth- this study will help the generation’s

youth read the bible in a simple but meaningful way.

To the Priests- the results of the study will help

the priests to have strong willingness to improve and

strengthen the youth’s communication to God.

To Parents- The study will serve as a wake-up call to

have determination and encouragement in their children to be

engaged in bible reading.

Definition of terms

Bible reading- the study of the Bible by ordinary

people as a personal religious or spiritual practice

(Wikipedia, 2005).

Religion-

Time management- is the act or process

of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount

of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase

effectiveness,

efficiency or productivity (Wikipedia, 2001).

Group studies- Each participant maximizes their

personal learning and transformation with selected bible

reading, self-reflection and group discussion questions

(Pete Scazzero, 2014).