So, I have been reading the bible and.....

[pinoyboy]

Yea, I really appreciate it. I haven't read much lately, like I said. I felt bogged down and needed a break. Maybe I'll read up a little today. I have a question like every page I read.

I haven't been reading much either. I've been reading my devotions everyday, which had some verses in them, but I haven't been reading directly through. I did try to start reading through the whole bible too, but kinda stopped.

But yea, questions come up alot and it would be great to have everyones input. Also, theres another version of the bible called the message. I've only read a little, but I think it does a better job of giving examples, and I guess you could say it comes off a little more contemporary?

You can try looking the message version up or any other if you'd like on www.biblegateway.com

[Tracy]

I haven't been reading much either. I've been reading my devotions everyday, which had some verses in them, but I haven't been reading directly through. I did try to start reading through the whole bible too, but kinda stopped.

But yea, questions come up alot and it would be great to have everyones input. Also, theres another version of the bible called the message. I've only read a little, but I think it does a better job of giving examples, and I guess you could say it comes off a little more contemporary?

You can try looking the message version up or any other if you'd like on www.biblegateway.com

I am reading a contemporary version. I didn't get the message though. You are the 2nd to suggest it.


Thanks for the link.

So you have never read the entire Bible?

[pinoyboy]

I am reading a contemporary version. I didn't get the message though. You are the 2nd to suggest it.


Thanks for the link.

So you have never read the entire Bible?

No problem for the link. So far, I have not read the entire Bible. Actually, I can honestly say I don't remember the last book I read entirely. Yea I know, thats pretty sad =(

[Tracy]

No problem for the link. So far, I have not read the entire Bible. Actually, I can honestly say I don't remember the last book I read entirely. Yea I know, thats pretty sad =(

See, that is one of the confusing things to me. I am reading because I believe that: how can I stand for something I'm not educated on? Reading has got to be a big step in educating yourself on the Bible, otherwise you are just listening to others views and interpretations and not forming your own. That's why I am going to read all of the books if I can before I make a decision.

How do you know what you know? How can you believe in something you haven't really gotten to know?

[pinoyboy]

See, that is one of the confusing things to me. I am reading because I believe that: how can I stand for something I'm not educated on? Reading has got to be a big step in educating yourself on the Bible, otherwise you are just listening to others views and interpretations and not forming your own. That's why I am going to read all of the books if I can before I make a decision.

How do you know what you know? How can you believe in something you haven't really gotten to know?

Your right about that 100%. I should be reading the bible daily. I'll start reading a chapter or two after I do my devotion.

I know there is a couple verses somewhere that says to memorize scriptures so that you know what you really believe in and that help you overcome temptation.

I'll post when I can find them