I am really wondering how many people have either NEVER read it completely or those who have read it many times. I have heard that a huge number of Christians have not read the Bible all the way through. Wondering our WORD health on this board.
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How many times have you completely read the Bible?
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LiberatedChick
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I've read most of it...all of the NT, the first 8 books of the OT and Psalms. I'm currently following a bible reading plan and by the end of January I'll have read it all the way through.
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How long have you been a Christian....just curious because I have been a Christian for 10+ years and I am just getting through this for the first time. Wondering if that is odd or not.
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Snow Angel
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Never" I read the bible when I need guidance:I get very confused when I read the Bible,But I still try to read it.My Husband Has read the bible three times:
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I was reading Psalm 40 when the Lord saved me. That night I read Isaiah, the next night, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Then Genesis and Acts. That was the first week in January 1987. Since then, I have read the Bible hundreds of times, and have wore out four.
I ask the Lord to show me what to read. One day, I may read in Psalms, the next Jude, or Haggai. Over the past almost 19 years, I have found my daily readings of the Bible to be manna for the soul.
In my experience, many Christians don't read and study the word. They will on Sunday at church. I wrote this poem about the Bible:
More Well Worn Bibles
The world needs more well worn Bibles on its' tables
The Bible contains words of life and truth but no fables
People need to read and study these words of old
They are more precious than jewels and the finest gold
The Bible is the best selling book of all books
But sadly most are only used just for looks
Answers to life's questions are found in its' pages
But most people think the answer to life is higher wages
People need to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelations
Fascinating stories are recorded of life and its' tribulations
The words of the Bible give hope and promises of tomorrow
When the whole world will be free from pain and sorrow
A well worn tear stained Bible tells an unique story
Of its' owner and his walk with Jesus on the way to glory
Those passages of scripture that are marked in ink
Was living water for that thirsty person to drink
I'm asking you some questions, be honest with me
Do you read your Bible or is it only for others to see?
Is your Bible well worn or is it gathering dust?
Do you fully believe in Jesus and in Him trust?
2005 Irvin L. Rozier
I ask the Lord to show me what to read. One day, I may read in Psalms, the next Jude, or Haggai. Over the past almost 19 years, I have found my daily readings of the Bible to be manna for the soul.
In my experience, many Christians don't read and study the word. They will on Sunday at church. I wrote this poem about the Bible:
More Well Worn Bibles
The world needs more well worn Bibles on its' tables
The Bible contains words of life and truth but no fables
People need to read and study these words of old
They are more precious than jewels and the finest gold
The Bible is the best selling book of all books
But sadly most are only used just for looks
Answers to life's questions are found in its' pages
But most people think the answer to life is higher wages
People need to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelations
Fascinating stories are recorded of life and its' tribulations
The words of the Bible give hope and promises of tomorrow
When the whole world will be free from pain and sorrow
A well worn tear stained Bible tells an unique story
Of its' owner and his walk with Jesus on the way to glory
Those passages of scripture that are marked in ink
Was living water for that thirsty person to drink
I'm asking you some questions, be honest with me
Do you read your Bible or is it only for others to see?
Is your Bible well worn or is it gathering dust?
Do you fully believe in Jesus and in Him trust?
2005 Irvin L. Rozier
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LiberatedChick
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ChrisinMI said:
I've been Christian for around 3-4 years in total....I drifted away from God for several years but have been following Him again for the past year and a half.
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I will have read through the bible four times. And I look forward to reading it through, again, and again, and again :0)
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I've read the Bible a few times. I don't read it in any specific order though. I've been a Christian for abour 15yrs
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Snow Angel said:
The beautiful thing about living in 2005 is that there are endless versions of the Bible. Maybe you just need to find one that is easy to understand. I have found my favorite are the study bibles because they have all the extra details of background and interpretation right with the scriptures. The Life Applications bibles are wonderful. I started with the New Living Translation and since purchased a New International Version so that I can begin memorizing scriptures. Good Luck and never give up. Pray that God will give you the wisdom to understand what he needs for you to learn.
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AngCath said:
This will be my answer after the end of the year. I plan to read NT over and over...but why will I really need to reread Numbers????? At this point I don't have use for it...but maybe in my studies! Thanks for the input!
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Glenda
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I've read almost all of the NT & More than half of the OT..
Some books I've read more than once..
I was saved in 2001.. But I do need to delve more seriously into the Bible.. I read all kinds of other Christian Books on prayer.. healing.. praise & worship.. I need to be spending more time in God's Manual..
Some books I've read more than once..
I was saved in 2001.. But I do need to delve more seriously into the Bible.. I read all kinds of other Christian Books on prayer.. healing.. praise & worship.. I need to be spending more time in God's Manual..
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e-sword.net has many, many versions of the Bible to download.. from King James to The Message.. and everything in between.. also different language versions.. maps.. commentaries.. dictionaries... devotionals.. and more..
And it is all FREE... I did make a donation to them because I was so blessed by the site..
And it is all FREE...
I did make a donation to them because I was so blessed by the site..
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beehoney said:
We need to make to sure to keep God as our number one responsiblity and that means staying in his Word. Nap time is my favorite time to get my reading done. Its quiet! Good Luck!
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Amandax3God
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To be honest, I haven't even read the whole bible once. I don't believe I've ever even read one whole chapter, maybe close to the whole thing, but never the whole thing. I read bits here and there, but I do that alot during the day. I go all around in the bible. Though actually, sad enough, I think thats pretty good for my age group. I mean, I know people that don't even own a bible who claim the are Christian. But, by no means, does that lower my standards for reading it more. I better get moving.
But, by no means, does that lower my standards for reading it more. I better get moving.
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