Engaging with the Bible is a Christian practice to help them deepen their relationship with God. Personal paraphrasing is a powerful tool to enhance this experience—a method that involves rephrasing biblical passages in your own words. Let’s discover the value of personal paraphrasing, how it can be done effectively, and weigh the pros and cons to help you unlock an effective way to connect with the scriptures.

Have you ever been angry? I mean blood-boiling murder in your heart, angry. I have—and that is not a statement of pride. It does not take much to get angry. Human beings have the capacity for immense amounts of hostility and violence. Some of us might be incarcerated if not for the Lord’s intervention.