Bible ? ? ?

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Hi,
The reason I am asking this question is because I am not a very religious person and I do not come from a religious background.
I am not looking for a religion I would just like to educate myself a bit more.
I was looking to start with the Christian Bible that contains both the old and new testaments
Is this a good way to start ,What is your opinion ?
If possible please post a link to where I can buy one also.
Thx everyone.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Morganie_xo
Start by reading the Gospels in the New Testament – John is my favorite. You can read the bible online, you don’t have to buy one:
https://www.biblegateway.com/

But if you want to buy one you can get it at
https://www.amazon.com

Answer by Maggie M
I think it’s great! Start at biblegateway.com You can buy a Bible or read online for free. I recommend the New Living Translation; it’s very readable while not oversimplifying the original text.

Answer by Azra
I’m sure you can get one at amazon.com and I think it’s a great way to study Bible, from the beginning.

Answer by the_emrod
I guarantee you’ll give up at all the “begats”

Answer by Kerry
You can buy a Bible at most Christian Book stores. I would suggest the King James version. Also, many denominations have tracts or pamphlets that share info on their doctrines. You can find a lot of information about the Mormons at Mormon.org or lds.org, including being able to obtain a Bible at no cost..

Answer by memyselfandi
the christian bible is the only way to go 🙂 good luck and i’ll see ya in heaven 🙂

Answer by Mr. Paradise
Yes the combo is fullfilment of the Old Testament by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. This is why they are combined. A good place to start is John or Romans for anyone who wants answers!

Answer by missy
It’s a great start because it can be historically proved that the events really happened. So if you’re into proof, and evidence, it’s a great book to read.

https://www.lifeway.com/

Answer by Truth7
Yes, the OT and NT both are a great place to start. The miracle of how they correlate to one another is one reason we Christians believe in God.
I believe amazon.com sells Bibles.

Answer by Schneb
Try here first, perhaps you will find your language of choice.
https://www.biblegateway.com

I agree with Morganie_xo to start in the book of John. The Old Testament is prophetic of what takes place in the New Testament. So what you read in John is the culmination of what the Bible is all about. In fact, just one verse in the book of John encapsulates the entire message of the Bible.

If you understand that one verse fully, you will understand the Bible entire.

Also, listen to this great series called, “Learn the Bible in 24 hours”

As for “older religions”, Jesus Christ said that He was before Abraham (John 8:58) was prophesied to come in Genesis 3:15. Can’t get any older than that!

Here is some more help for you if you need it.
https://calvarychapel.com/?CatID=269&PastorID=1&show=Resources.AudioMessages

Feel free to contact me if you need help or counsel.
Schneb

Answer by misskate12001
I personally would start with older religions and work my way forward through time. I find it helps understanding what the people believed in at the time when the new religions began emerging.

So I would study the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome as well as tribal religions and Zoroastrianism before Judaism and then Christianity followed by Islam. Of course, it’s important to study Eastern Philosophy as well, which will lead to other religions and spiritual beliefs.

I believe context lends a great deal to understanding the edicts and roots of an institutionalized religion.

Answer by Hey, Ray
if you want to get educated, I suggest you get one of the thicker New King James Versions (NKJV) or thicker NIVs. They usually come with side notes and lexicons and help with translation.

Answer by Heather to You
Why ruin your good forture??

Hey if you havent heard the gospel…STAY AWAY from it. Just cause if you havent and all the hogwash ends up being true…You’ll have a one way trip to heaven just for not knowing about jesus and the “gospel”

Answer by newdude96
Yes, if you want to be bamboozled.

Answer by sue l
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read risale i nur

Answer by dadknows
Definately, the way to start. You can purchase a bible at any bookstore, online, I’ve even seen them at ole’ Walmart. start at the begining, that way everything will make sense. best of luck. There are even some websites, without a catch, who will send you one for free, just put free bible in a search engine.

Answer by beattyb
If you get a Bible, get one with cross references so you can read the new testament first and refer back to the old testament scriptures as needed. If you start with the old testament, you may get a little bogged down with all the history, laws, etc.

Answer by Gastounet
Try “The God Delusion” by R. Dawkins. It’s a good place to start. You will find it on Amazon.

Answer by yana
If you want to study the bible try this site https://www.truthcaster.com

they have alternative way (may I say in a rightful way) to study the scripture.

Answer by mainworry
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
FORGET RELIGION
Christ is the path of salvation.
Christ is the truth of God’s Word.
Christ is the life eternal.

Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

Christ is the tree of life.

Gen 3:22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

God’s Word is not a religion but a reality.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Answer by michelle12211
If you go to any Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses you can get one for free. You will probably be offered a free Bible study too…they will gladly give you the Bible for free even if you say no. They will probably mention that you can give a donation if you want to but you don’t have to.

Answer by Johnny Sane
If you’re trying to find a religion that suits you, I can’t tell you which to study first.
MissKate’s method (above) is probably the best, honestly.

First, I suggest you find as many versions of the bible as you can fine. Study each one, starting from the beginning and reading through to the end. There will be differences between versions, but the details are less important than the overall message.
Do not start in the middle of the book, do not skip around from one point to another. This only leads to confusion (as is evident by people who cherry-pick sections of the bible, but ignore other sections).
There will be contradictions, as well. These are usually involving unimportant details (such as lineages or number of children someone had), and do not have to be taken literally. Remember, also, that the Hebrew for the conflicting parts does not translate well into English, especially when passed through Greek and Latin first.

My last piece of advice is to keep an open mind. Understand that there are other faiths, and show respect for them. Generally, they will do the same for you.

Answer by Farid
if you read the Bible, if you pay close attention, you will see that Jesus(pbuh) is predicting another prophet to come, which is Prophet Mohammad(pbuh), who brought the Quran,
consequently i recommend reading the Quran with translation and commentary because it is not easy to understand.

Good luck.

Answer by beano
I’d suggest a New King James Version Study Bible. Study Bibles add factual & historical information, introductions to each book of the Bible, annotations, topical notes, maps, charts, etc. These aides are very helpful when reading/studying a Bible.

Answer by drivn2excelchery
www.wayofthemaster.com also has some very in depth interpretations of the bible.

Answer by sdb deacon
Congratulations! Reading the bible can be very exciting!

I would suggest reading the gospel of John and the book of Genesis first. John gives a great description of Jesus Christ, who He is, and what He did for us. Reading Genesis will give a foundation of how God revealed Himself to us from the very beginning!

While the King James Version is a good one, it’s not great for a beginner unless you’re fluent in Shakespearean literature. I would suggest the New International Version or the New American Standard Bible. And you can pick one up at your local Wal Mart, Kmart, or Target. Just go to the books and magazines and you’ll find several versions right there.

Answer by Old Truth Traveler
Your honesty posted here on this often rude, obnoxious and highly bigot against Christians forum, helps restore my faith in actually bringing some to the truth of the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ! Below is a good link where you shall find what you are asking for on the board.
Yes, the Bible that contains both the Old Hebrew scriptures(Old Testament) as well as the New Greek scriptures(New Testament), both translated into English is the best place to start studying the word of God.

Answer by swindled
It is a good start .I must advise that a good understanding of the real precepts being taught in Genesis is essential for understanding the rest of the bible. King James is a decent bible or NIV. The best is probably a companion bible .

Answer by View from a horse
Hi, actually I’d recommend starting with a great easy read in a book called “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mayan Shaman.

It lays a great foundation for you to begin your own personal journey to your own personal truth.

It is one of the best books for seeking your personal path that I have read, and it is short enough to read with ease.

Answer by James M
If you are interested in understanding the Bible, you would do well to get a serious study Bible of the sort used in colleges and universities. The Access Bible is the one I use in the introductory-level classes on the Bible that I teach.

The Bible was written in other languages (mainly Hebrew and Greek), over a long period of time, by different authors, in cultural contexts very different from ours. Just reading the Bible without any kind of commentary or helps is likely to lead to misunderstanding.

If you are shopping for a religion, then simply reading a particular religion’s Scriptures will not be the best way of going about it. You would also need to learn about how a particular group INTERPRETS its Scriptures, which parts it focuses on and which it ignores, and other important characteristics. You would never guess what any contemporary Jewish or Christian gathering would be like simply by reading the Bible.

Hope this helps!

Answer by ashok_sahu1953
Why do not you start with Vedanta. The Bible is already discarded, which after reading you may also disagree. But Vedanta is scientific.