Q&A for How to Read the Bible

Through reading the Bible, you can read about the death of Jesus Christ, the Bible's most important lesson. In reading about Jesus's death, sinners can find relief from their sins that keep them away from God.

The death of Jesus Christ is the most important lesson in the Bible. The New Testament focuses upon the crucifixion of Jesus. Through identification with His death, a lost person can participate in a miraculous transformation into a child of God. The fruit of the Spirit is also one of the most important lessons in the Bible. It can encourage you to spread love, joy, and peace with the help of the Holy Spirit. Another important lesson of the Bible is found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul to the Church at Corinth. He told them that suffering has a reward if a person believes in Jesus Christ. If a faithful person experiences injustice, pain and suffering in this temporary world, they will be answered by God with a commensurate amount of glory in the eternal permanent world.

Bible verses are used for a couple of things, like convenience and to help you memorize the verses. It's important to remember verses. You don't have to memorize the entire Bible, but it might be a good idea to memorize the verses that stand out to you.

If you're reading for religious reasons and you're new to the religion, start in John or Mark.

If you're near one, christian book stores have many books that sum up the Bible. You can also look up Bible stories for children - most of the key points would be in there.

This is up to you. You can always read the Bible in the way that the chapters are given, starting with Genesis in the Old Testament and ending with Revelation in the New Testament.

When the Pharisees brought a adulteress to Jesus and asked him if she should be stoned to death according to the Jewish law, Jesus said (something along the lines of) "He who has never committed sin shall cast the first stone." Obviously, no one is perfect so all the Pharisees dropped off, one by one. Jesus said to the prostitute "Go, and sin no more." Decide for yourself, therefore, if God would support sinful people killing other sinful people. Or would he say to the criminal, "Go and sin no more!"

Many translations of the Bible can be found on websites such as iBooks, Amazon, and Koorong (Australia). Alternatively, many churches will stock different versions or translations of the Bible.

Within the Catholic and Christian religions, there are more than 66 versions to read from and learn.

You should do what you feel in your heart. Everyone experiences pressure, but you have to learn how to be true to yourself even in the midst of stress. If you feel faith in your heart and soul, then never be afraid to show that to the people around you. However, don't try to force your faith on anyone else; just embrace it as part of who you are.

Yes. In fact, it can be beneficial and educational to read multiple versions and translations of the same text to get a more nuanced understanding of it.

Try sitting in a quiet place away from distractions like a TV or your phone. If you can't concentrate in the silence put on some quiet piano music in the background.

Just start reading. Try to draw knowledge from each story, highlight verses you find meaningful and try to learn more.

Read the Bible often, try attending service as often as you can, and pray to God daily. You can try praying once in the morning, and reading scriptures near the evening.

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What I find best is to read the Gospels, then Revelation and the rest of the New Testament. After that, try reading Job, Isaiah and the minor prophets, like Joel and Amos.

Yes, women can fast on their menstrual cycle. It would probably be very hard, considering the increased appetite and cravings that come along with menstruation, so it's probably better to wait until you're off. But it's okay if you so desire.

Take it for what it says and for what it means. Don't just read over it, study it out; talk to someone who can help you in the Word. The Word is Life.

You could try the NLT translation. It is in simple and modern terms for easier reading.

It is important to those who want to find the answers about life, temptations, evil, and God Himself. It is used to create awareness about people in the past who accepted and denied God and faced the consequences. It gives you some references of the past and how you can avoid falling in trouble.

It's okay to listen to music that is not religious in nature, just make sure it conveys the right message. If it promotes hate, then you should stay away from it.

Yes. Jehovah's Witnesses will use the New World Translation of the Bible.

Not necessarily. Some parts might make more sense when read chronologically, but not always. First time Bible readers might want to read the Gospels as it highlights some of the most significant parts of the Bible. Some people may also turn to a specific passage if they want to read about a certain topic, for example forgiveness, the birth of Jesus, or a specific prayer. You can read the Bible in any order you want, or you can seek recommendations.