Even more, the Bible tells us about Jesus and the promise of forgiveness that’s found only in him. Without Scripture, we wouldn’t know the good news of salvation through Christ. You can see why Scripture is so important. The Bible is essential. It enables us to know, relate to, hear from, and acquire guidance from the God of the universe. We don’t read Scripture so as to memorize and repeat religious mantras that will have some kind of magical effect. We read Scripture so God will transform our lives.