Bible Discussion Thread

Great site love reading the word -one could get lost here for 100 years -What is the best way to read the books I always read with someone and try to dissect as we go to make sure we both get the same -and try to look at all the preachers online teaching as much as possible God bless hope to see heaven here soon

I'll do my best to answer your question but I'm compelled to ask... Have you trusted in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, for your sins? If you are not sure that you possess eternal life as a present possession then read the book of Romans chapters 1-5 that is where you need to start. You need to be saved, reason is if you are not saved you can spend your whole life (even if you had 200 years :) reading the Bible and never understand it.

And I know this because of 1 Corinthians chapter 2 (read the whole chapter if you don't believe me) the importance of being saved so God can teach you his Word and give you understanding..

here is a little to wet your appetite...

1 Corinthians 2



1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Now back to Romans. Chapter 1-3 will let you know what your status is as a "natural or unsaved man" (if you are not sure if you are saved) that you were born a sinner and have a certain wrath waiting for you at the time of your death and will let you know what God already did by sending his Son Jesus Christ to die for you. Chapters 4-5 will let you know who you are now that you have been saved. I don't want to confuse so read the chapters if you will. Please if you have any questions let me know. God bless you William and may the Lord bless your time in his Word.

Hi Michael.

Amen, Great advice.

Hi Spencer, Amen brother! And I was reading all the comments on William's question to my 10 y.o. son and my fiancee with hairs standing up because I'm jumping up and down in the Lord. Rarely, and I mean almost never have I seen an online conversation go this way. You can feel the love and respect we all have for God and each other. I especially loved the way Heidi recognized what was wrong and responded with such humility. She recognized that she offended some (I'll be honest I was offended and I needed to reply because William is in the Word and asking what's the best place to be and Heidi's comment would have taken him somewhere else) and that could've gone alot of different ways. But Heidi chose to glorify God and to acknowledge his Word the bible as our lifeline and focus and never mentioned anything else about some other book (don't know the book so I won't comment on whether it is helpful or not). I learned something seeing her response to our comments it was very humble and the way we should all respond, and I am no longer offended thank you sister. Thank you all for your time and responses this is how a discussion between brothers and sisters should be like. Love you all in Christ. Have a great day Spencer, Sasha, Heidi, William and whoever else sees this may the Lord strengthen your inner man and may we all acknowledge the Truth in his Word.

Thanks Michael,

God bless you.

It is important to read good inspirational and spiritual books!! A good book I would recommend reading is Changed Into His Image, written by Jim Berg. He gives sooo much helpful insight to the Christian in a clear and (most importantly) understandable way! It is one of the must-reads for every Christian. :)

God bless you.

I honestly cant bear so called "inspirational " books ,i tried to read a few very many years ago when i was first seeking God and even as a Babe i could tell they were humanistic self promoting drivle ,since then ive never looked at one other than the Only One That Is True ,its written by the Everlasting Creator and Sustainer of AAAALL life ,i think i will just let Him guide me thanks ,and if i have any questions i will come to a site like this and ask other people who recognise the Bible for what it is and ask them .

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry! I did not mean at all to undermine the importance of the Bible! It is our foremost Book of knowledge, and it is the way God speaks to us in these days! It is different from the spiritual books of any other religion. And our God is the True God. Forgive me if it sounded like I was telling you the Bible was irrelevant! Not at all. We should read the Bible all the way through as much as we can to make it a part of our lives.

I strive to have a conscience "void of offense toward God and man." God bless.

Hi Heidi ,please be sure you have not offended me at all i promise and im sorry if my reply to you sounded a bit bruske , i am very awake that on this site there are a lot of people who are just setting off on the straight and narrow path to God ,the Bible isnt the easiest thing to read especially the first few times and i like to encourage people to stick with it and not take on board things that they have heard from others too soon without having read it for themselves , once someone has read the Bible a few times and has some confidence in their own understanding then they may wish to explore other writings but i feel its important for a person to be secure in their own hearts and minds about what they believe and understand from the Bible by themselves before taking in what others might have to say ,im sorry if i made you feel bad in any way ,the Truth is a precious gift and i believe it must be the foundation of our faith before we let others try to tell us what they think ,i hope you understand me and are not offended ,thanks ,love in Christ .

I totally agree with that!!!

You're okay! I know that it's hard to talk to someone you haven't met, through email, because you don't know exactly how they mean what they are saying. :)

Thank you for being understanding.

God bless you!

Hi William

I would keep reading and cover every book in the Bible, And pray often for understanding, Get a good concordance.



Get a reading program and a study program.

Share what you have learned often.

NEVER SUBSTITUTE THE BIBLE FOR ANY SO CALLED SPIRITUAL SECULAR BOOKS.

Don't spend to much time. in scripture trying to validate a viewpoint, leave room for the Holyspirit.

Be patient.

And here's a verse that you may want to keep in mind.

James 1:5-7 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

May God bless you on your journey.

I agree. Children can read and understand the Bible, especially when seeking God through prayer and asking for understanding. So, when another author comes out with a book to help explain the Bible, I usually don't get it. Why read someone else's opinion about God's word rather than direct from God's word? I'm saddened everytime I hear of a 'Bible study' where they don't read the Bible, but just a random Christian book. There's no replacement for the Word of God. I don't think anyone needs it explained to them, only ask God for understanding and keep reading it.