CHRISTIANS-have you read the bible?

Question

From the very beginning to the very end? BE HONEST!!

Answer 1

I have not. But I want to.

Answer 2

When I was a child, I read the children's bible so many times over that I can't even count. As a adult, I take my time and read the bible. There is no need to rush it. I have read some books like Genesis, Matthew and Luke , for example, repeatedly, and there are some books like Hebrews, I have yet to read fully. Does that make me a bad Christian? No. So to answer your question more specifically, no I haven't read it cover to cover in the order that it is placed. Have I read the bible? Of course, what christian doesn't read the Bible? I can honestly say that I have at least read something out of every book in the bible, but I am taking my time with it. I don't need to rush it.

Answer 3

I've read the whole thing -- in several version -- from cover to cover several times. I have over a dozen versions. I had read the whole thing a few times before I was 18. Then, a few more times while in Bible College, and several more times during the 20+ years since then.

I sincerely / seriously doubt the sincerety and integrity of any "Christian" who has not read it all (or isn't well on the way of doing so).

It's quite disgusting that so many who do the most barking have done the least amount of reading / studying. It's often they who give the most advice, and seemingly deem themselves so well qualified to judge others about readings / studying of holy writ.

Answer 4

I've read the majority of it. I'd rather read it slowly in small parts and grasp it instead of speed reading through it and not understanding a word. The New Testament is a lot more comprehensible than the Old Testament. I have to remain humble and not think that I know the answers to everything, no mortal does. I'm really young and still have decades ahead of me to take on the good book further. What I like best is discussing it with people who are more familiar with it, like with priests. It's nice to have a priest in the family.

Answer 5

Yes, I've read the whole Bible. I've also read The Bible Code and The Bible Code II. All Christians should read all these books.

Answer 6

In the 23 years that I have been a Christian I have read the Bible lots and lots and lots of times. I read the scriptures at least twice daily and meditate on them and read the Scriptures over and over and over again.
My husband read the Bible three times in the first six months that he became a Christian, and he has read it many more times since.

Answer 7

I haven't actualy just sat down one day and read it. But I have gone to church for 22 + years, and went to christian school for 6 years. so if I haven't read the whole thing, i've read a whole heck of alot of it.

Answer 8

I read the Old Testament when I was bored...yeah, I don't know why so don't ask, but I only read one chapter of the New Testament and some bits and pieces.

Answer 9

Several times ... I'm amassing strange favourite parts and characters ...like Ehud disposing of his sword ... *snicker* I'm a believer really but its the CSI fan in me that makes me warm to the guy ....

I don't see any reason not to read it right through cover to cover many more times either ...

Answer 10

i'm christian, but i haven't read the whole bible. i know i should. most of the christians i know haven't read the whole thing either though

Answer 11

never but i have seen di vinchi code 5 times.