Popular Hollywood actor Tim Allen, whose X bio says he is “still that wisecracking kid from the Midwest, looking for answers to life’s big questions,” shared that he has been reading the Bible, calling it “amazing.”
Allen’s post, which he shared Tuesday (Aug. 20), has gone viral with over 1.7 million views.
Allen is perhaps best known for his long-running sitcom “Home Improvement.” In the show, he plays Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor. Allen won a Golden Globe Award in 1995 for his performance.
Allen has also starred in many successful films, most notably for voicing the character Buzz Lightyear in the “Toy Story” franchise.
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The 71-year-old actor shared with his fans on social media that he’s never “really read the Bible,” and is currently doing so.
“Never took the time in all my years to ever read and really read the Bible,” Allen said. “Currently almost through the Jerusalem Bible Old Testament and almost done with the Prophets. Next up to New Testament. So far amazing and not at all what I was expecting.”
Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastor Greg Laurie replied to Allen’s post, encouraging him in his reading.
“That’s fantastic, Tim! The Bible is God’s very word to each of us,” Laurie said. “The message of the Bible is really how we can come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.”
“I hope you will read John 3:16,” Laurie continued. “Where Jesus says, ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son and [whosoever] believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’”
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Laurie concluded his reply by providing Allen with a resource to find out more about having a relationship with God. “God bless you, Tim!” Laurie wrote. “To find out more about this relationship with God, go to http://Knowgod.org.”
