Award-winning actor and comedian Tim Allen has been on a deeply personal faith journey, recently revealing that he has completed reading through and re-reading the entire Old Testament and has now begun the New Testament—a journey he describes as a “treasure.”
“After nearly a year, I have finished the entire Old Testament, and the experience of re-reading, dedicated focus, and no drifting has made this a humbling, overwhelming experience. What a treasure,” the 71-year-old Home Improvement star shared in a post on X. “Three days into New Testament.”
After nearly a year I have finished entire Old Testament and the experience of re reading, dedicated focus and no drifting has made this a humbling overwhelming experience. What a treasure.
Three days into New Testament. pic.twitter.com/un2XHROhBj— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen) February 9, 2025
Allen has been open about his commitment to reading the Bible, frequently sharing updates with his followers. In an October post, he reflected on the intensity of certain Old Testament books:
“Continuing my reading of the complete Bible. Finished a rather intense Ezekiel now on to Daniel. The challenge in reading this book is how I translate words that the Eternal expresses to the temporary. I need a Snickers,” he humorously remarked.
In August, the Toy Story actor mentioned that he was reading through the Old Testament using the Jerusalem Bible, a Roman Catholic translation.
“Never took the time in all my years to ever read and really read the Bible,” Allen admitted. “Currently almost through the Jerusalem Bible Old Testament and almost done with the Prophets. Next up to the New Testament. So far, amazing and not at all what I was expecting.”
Allen has spoken in interviews about his evolving faith and belief in God despite maintaining some skepticism about organized religion. His journey has been marked by deep questioning and personal transformation.
The actor’s spiritual exploration began after a series of hardships, including the tragic death of his father, who was killed by a drunk driver when Allen was just 11 years old. Years later, in 1978, he was arrested for drug trafficking and served over two years in prison after pleading guilty. The experience led him to re-evaluate his life and faith.
During a 2011 interview with ABC’s 20/20, Allen shared how his views on God changed over time. Initially, he struggled with the concept of a higher power, describing himself as a cynic. However, as he matured, he began to see God as what he called “The Builder.”
“I always do ask … The Builder, ‘What did You want me to do?'” he said. “And I do ask it, but you’ve got to be prepared for the answer.”
Allen has not shied away from acknowledging the role of faith in his work. In 2022, he emphasized keeping Christ at the center of The Santa Clauses series on Disney+.
“It originally had a lot of otherworldly characters and ghosts and goblins. I said no, this is Christ-mas. It’s Christ-mas. It literally is a religious holiday,” Allen told The Wrap. “We don’t have to blow trumpets, but I do want you to acknowledge it. That’s what this is about. If you want to get into Santa Claus, you’re going to have to go back to history, and it’s all about religion.”
Allen’s previous hit show, Last Man Standing, also featured religious and conservative values, and his character openly discussed faith in multiple episodes. The show resonated with many viewers for its family-oriented themes and portrayal of a traditional American household.
When ABC canceled Last Man Standing, some conservative voices, including former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, speculated that the show’s viewpoint influenced the network’s decision.
“There’s a lot of grumbling in conservative circles about ABC canceling Tim Allen’s sitcom, Last Man Standing,” Huckabee wrote on his website at the time. “That’s understandable: it’s just about the only show in prime time that presents a conservative point of view without attacking it and makes fun of PC liberals.”
While Allen continues to explore faith in his own way, his commitment to studying the Bible reflects a deeper search for truth and meaning. His updates on social media show a man earnestly seeking to understand Scripture, no longer reading passively but engaging with the text wholeheartedly.
Now that he has embarked on the New Testament, many fans are eager to see how this next phase of his journey shapes his perspective—and perhaps even his future projects.