Have you ever looked at something new and wondered what in the world it's for? This can be incredibly frustrating! And it doesn't help when other people give their thoughts and feelings on what it's intended purpose is. The same thing is true of the Bible. Reading and studying the Bible can be confusing if we don't start with a basic premise. That premise is — the purpose of the Bible is to reveal the glory of God. Understanding that simple truth brings clarity in things that might otherwise be confusing.