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HipHop
03-17-2005, 08:26 PM
In my old age I'm starting to look at things differently, and starting to find that the religion that I've been putting off for a while is becoming something I'm more interested in focusing on.
I'd like to start reading the Bible, but I remember being told once that its difficult to read. That you couldn't read it and fully understand it like you could a traditional, front to back book.
How many people read the Bible, and how would you recommend I start?
Juke99
03-17-2005, 08:34 PM
Ya know, there is a "Bible for Dummies" book...their book series is outstanding...you could always try that.
WoodysGirl
03-17-2005, 08:59 PM
Ya know, there is a "Bible for Dummies" book...their book series is outstanding...you could always try that.
Really?? I never knew that. That's interesting.
There's also an American Standard version, if I'm not mistaken. I'm old school, I still use King James.
Anyway, best place to start is at a christian bookstore. Life Christian Bookstore is one that my minister friend goes to quite often for book stuff.
Juke99
03-17-2005, 09:01 PM
Really?? I never knew that. That's interesting.
There's also an American Standard version, if I'm not mistaken. I'm old school, I still use King James.
Anyway, best place to start is at a christian bookstore. Life Christian Bookstore is one that my minister friend goes to quite often for book stuff.
:)
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WoodysGirl
03-17-2005, 09:04 PM
:)
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Well dig that. They'll make a "For Dummies" book on anything these days.
Juke99
03-17-2005, 09:13 PM
Well dig that. They'll make a "For Dummies" book on anything these days.
I am considering buying a Siberian Husky....I thought to myself, "Self...they couldn't possibly have written a dummies book for Huskies...could they?"
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/91/07645527/0764552791.jpg
WoodysGirl
03-17-2005, 09:16 PM
I am considering buying a Siberian Husky....I thought to myself, "Self...they couldn't possibly have written a dummies book for Huskies...could they?"
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/91/07645527/0764552791.jpg
AAAGGGHHH!!! I hate you Juke!!!...LMAO... :lmao:
I should've known who I was talking to...:banghead:
Juke99
03-17-2005, 09:18 PM
AAAGGGHHH!!! I hate you Juke!!!...LMAO... :lmao:
I should've known who I was talking to...:banghead:
What???? :)
Did you think I made that up???
Look..here's the link to the dummies site.... http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/
WoodysGirl
03-17-2005, 09:23 PM
What???? :)
Did you think I made that up???
Look..here's the link to the dummies site.... http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/
Ok I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Juke. I should've known you would never pull my leg.;) :p:
But that is too special. I'm gonna have to go to the bookstore on Sat. to find out what's in it. mmm, mmm, mmm. (shaking head and speaking to self) Bible for Dummies...
Juke99
03-17-2005, 09:24 PM
Ok I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Juke. I should've known you would never pull my leg.;) :p:
But that is too special. I'm gonna have to go to the bookstore on Sat. to find out what's in it. mmm, mmm, mmm. (shaking head and speaking to self) Bible for Dummies...
Bookstore????
Amazon dear, Amazon....
:)
Speaking of talking to ones self J.
I was wondering, to myself and now to you 2, if we could get them to combine
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with
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and we could give it a "certain person" we all know here
WoodysGirl
03-17-2005, 09:28 PM
Bookstore????
Amazon dear, Amazon....
:)
I'm going shopping this weekend. Got $$ to spend. Might as well entertain the mind. Besides I like trolling through the bookstore. When I was young I used to voluntarily go to the library and hang.
WoodysGirl
03-17-2005, 09:30 PM
Speaking of talking to ones self J.
I was wondering, to myself and now to you 2, if we could get them to combine
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/2X/07645841/076458412X.jpg
with
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/61/07645393/0764539361.jpg
and we could give it a "certain person" we all know here
Why whoever do you mean?? :rolleyes: You should know all the posters here are smart, wise, and willing to conced their points.
baaaaaahaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaa :D
ok enough for one night I'm off to wear my cape and play superhero with my youngest
Juke99
03-17-2005, 09:34 PM
baaaaaahaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaa :D
ok enough for one night I'm off to wear my cape and play superhero with my youngest
*smile*
At least YOU have your priorities in order...
Sounds like a blast..have fun..
Avery
03-17-2005, 09:39 PM
The Bible is hard to read. You'll often find yourself checking to see who someone was or where somewhere is, it can be pretty daunting.
It seriously wouldn't hurt to read something like 'Bibles for Dummies' then tackle the actual book. I think you'll be able to follow along better.
Crown Royal
03-17-2005, 09:42 PM
In my old age I'm starting to look at things differently, and starting to find that the religion that I've been putting off for a while is becoming something I'm more interested in focusing on.
I'd like to start reading the Bible, but I remember being told once that its difficult to read. That you couldn't read it and fully understand it like you could a traditional, front to back book.
How many people read the Bible, and how would you recommend I start?
Back to your question....the Bible, in my opinion, doesn't have to be read in any sort of order. You can try (I did once), but I find you get the same out of it if you just pick a book that is relevant to you and read.
I try to read a few chapters a day...have been for a while.
Of course, I am an agnostic, so you may choose to take advice from one of the better versed theists on the board.
Crown Royal
03-17-2005, 09:43 PM
The Bible is hard to read. You'll often find yourself checking to see who someone was or where somewhere is, it can be pretty daunting.
It seriously wouldn't hurt to read something like 'Bibles for Dummies' then tackle the actual book. I think you'll be able to follow along better.
I find it helpful to get a Bible with a good concordance and set of footnotes...there are several study Bibles on the market.
BrAinPaiNt
03-18-2005, 07:17 AM
Speaking of talking to ones self J.
I was wondering, to myself and now to you 2, if we could get them to combine
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/2X/07645841/076458412X.jpg
with
http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage/61/07645393/0764539361.jpg
and we could give it a "certain person" we all know here
Combine them and you get...Nostradumbarse? :p:
Chief
03-18-2005, 02:07 PM
A companion book (like Woody's Girl suggested) is a good idea.
And like someone else said, it doesn't have to be read in any particular order.
I think it might be best to start at the beginning of the New Testament -- the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) and study the life of and go from there.
Juke99
03-18-2005, 02:18 PM
Combine them and you get...Nostradumbarse? :p:
*L*
Hey, you made a funny. :D
joseephuss
03-18-2005, 02:29 PM
I recommend writing down a few notes as you read the Bible. There is just so much information to soak in. I agree with all the others that a companion book is good thing to have.
Cajuncowboy
03-18-2005, 02:45 PM
I would recommend that you start with reading the four Gospels first. The Bible is devided into 2 sections, obviously, the old and new Testaments.
The old is concealed and the NEw is Revealed. If you read the New first, specifically Mathew, Mark, Luke and John first and then start reading the old testament you will gain much more revelation into the meanings of some of the old testaments content.
HipHop
03-18-2005, 03:23 PM
What do you mean concealed?
CowboyFan74
03-18-2005, 06:36 PM
In my old age I'm starting to look at things differently, and starting to find that the religion that I've been putting off for a while is becoming something I'm more interested in focusing on.
I'd like to start reading the Bible, but I remember being told once that its difficult to read. That you couldn't read it and fully understand it like you could a traditional, front to back book.
How many people read the Bible, and how would you recommend I start?
Get a Strongs Exhaustive Concordance of the bible, it's a quick reference book to find any scripture and it's uses, and it gives you the word in it's original language with definition.
For Example: "World"- has 3 different meanings and when reading the bible for face value you could be misled and end up buying fiction books...
http://www.eliyah.com/lexicon.html
I also recommend reading the gospels 1st, like Matthew....
Crown Royal
03-19-2005, 12:47 AM
I begin Greek and Latin next semester, at which time I will begin reading in original text (I will have to wait a few years for Hebrew)....
Cajuncowboy
03-19-2005, 10:55 AM
What do you mean concealed?
The old testament is a foreshadowing of the birth, ministry, death and resurrection of . The Old Testament is filled with Messianic prophesies and is seen through out the Old Testament. That is why I tell you to read the Gospels first and see what did, that way when you read the old testament then you will see how He fulfilled those prophesies.
marsbennett
03-19-2005, 02:44 PM
In my old age I'm starting to look at things differently, and starting to find that the religion that I've been putting off for a while is becoming something I'm more interested in focusing on.
I'd like to start reading the Bible, but I remember being told once that its difficult to read. That you couldn't read it and fully understand it like you could a traditional, front to back book.
How many people read the Bible, and how would you recommend I start?
I'd start in the New Testament with St. John. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John give you background of . The Acts of the Apostles tell about what happened after arose from the dead and what happened to those who chose to serve HIM all their days. Talk about having big balls!?! To preach the Word then would almost mean certain death. Why would these guys do such a thing? The saw and knew that it wasn't this life that counted, but the one to come.
You may also want to try a copy of The Bible in Everyday English. It will make The Old Testament easier to follow. The Amplified Version of the Bible is also a fantastic version to read! Check it out.
The New Testament much easier to read. If you want to make sense of Old Testament you really need to have backround info regarding Hebrew culture. Also the Mishnah and Talmud help shed light on some very curios things written in Old Testament.
Also many serious students and theologians, ministers, priests have quite different intrepretations for key passages throughout Bible.
My advice....read with open mind, question everything and look for personal guidance to what God and the Universe is speaking to you at this point in your life. And don't get to caught up in feeling guilty about "sin". A few passages in New Testament sound rather harsh regarding any little "wrongdoing". I feel that God is bigger than this, a loving and guiding force, not a petty, judgemantal God eager to punish for people who don't do exactly as the Bible states.
Hope your study is fulfilling.
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