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ObscuredAxioms · 41-45, M
I would start in John, the fourth Gospel of the New Testament. The reason being is that JESUS speaks of being "born-again," which every individual needs to be in order to be a child of God and enter heaven.
I would refrain from Catholic leaders, atheistic opinions, ect. and read for yourself. It's crystal clear.
Lastly, if you do decide to get your information from others rather than reading it for yourself, always always always check behind everything they say to see if it matches up with God's Word.
I would refrain from Catholic leaders, atheistic opinions, ect. and read for yourself. It's crystal clear.
Lastly, if you do decide to get your information from others rather than reading it for yourself, always always always check behind everything they say to see if it matches up with God's Word.
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@ObscuredAxioms Wrong. It is the Eternal Christ, the Universal Christ, who speaks in the Gospel of John. This has been established by virtually all scholarship of early Christianity. Not "Jesus".
Your prejudices are showing......😀
Your prejudices are showing......😀
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@ObscuredAxioms When has the God character ever written anything that anyone has ever read?
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@itscamila You can read all of the English language versions on this site =
https://www.biblegateway.com
It also lets you search topics by using keywords and then you can see how the versions express the same idea by using different words.
The key is to thoroughly understand the Ten Commandments story or else none of it will make any sense. So, I would suggest that you start your reading at Exodus chapter 19 and continue through Exodus chapter 34. As you read, write down and summarize every few verses in your own words. That will establish a solid base for understanding the stories. All of the stories in the Old and New Testaments are based on one or more of the real Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 34:11-26. The stories are just like quizzes to see if you can relate them to one of the real Ten Commandments. And if you really uderstand what they are you will be able to without too much difficulty.
https://www.biblegateway.com
It also lets you search topics by using keywords and then you can see how the versions express the same idea by using different words.
The key is to thoroughly understand the Ten Commandments story or else none of it will make any sense. So, I would suggest that you start your reading at Exodus chapter 19 and continue through Exodus chapter 34. As you read, write down and summarize every few verses in your own words. That will establish a solid base for understanding the stories. All of the stories in the Old and New Testaments are based on one or more of the real Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 34:11-26. The stories are just like quizzes to see if you can relate them to one of the real Ten Commandments. And if you really uderstand what they are you will be able to without too much difficulty.
Anton · 56-60, M
@Adstar Reading is good but a good background to reading the Bible as a newbie I would recommend starting at John. If you want to UNDERSTAND the Book of John I would further recommend going on YouTube and watch the sermons of John McCarthur pertaining to the Book of John, especially about the crucifixion, and there are about 16 sermons just on that. But he highlights also aspects about the Word etc in there which is quite revelatory.
BlueSkyKing · M
As a book of fiction or to take it literally?
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.”
― Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion
“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.”
― Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion
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@Prisoner1972 Sounds good. Actually reminds me of living by Grace, not by clinging to outworn beliefs which are thought to "justify" us.
Iwillwait · M
@Prisoner1972 Catholics do not state it's ok to drink and smoke, joe condone it. However they will rely on The Holy Spirit to help each individual with those harmful substances and eliminate them from their lives.
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It really would be good to read the whole Bible (as we now have it, allowing for a few variations between different Churches) [i]without any preconceived opinions, without the strident theologies and beliefs of others ringing in our ears[/i] Alas, impossible.
Good luck. I wish you well. No advice from me as to where to begin.
Good luck. I wish you well. No advice from me as to where to begin.
lpthehermit · 56-60, M
it is a maddening collection of ancient writings...much wisdom and many confusing ideas as well. you will enjoy the story of esther for sure!! good luck!!
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Iwillwait · M
I recommend the 365 Day Bible in English version.
Definitely do!
ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M