I want to give my life over to god. I have an Ideal where to start but I dont understand the bible?

Question

I started to read the bible and I cant understand it. Is there a place where I can get a bible that I can understand.?

my family is baptis. I just want to learnn about it before i start going to church.

Answer 1

I would start here...Do you consider yourself to be a good person? Most people do. However, most of us differ as to the definition of "good." The Bible says that God is good, and the Ten Commandments are His standard of goodness. So, we will look at God's Law . . . With a tender conscience, ask yourself if you have obeyed the following:

1. You shall have no other gods before Me. (Have you always loved God above all else?)

2. You shall not make yourself an idol. (Have you made a god in your mind that you're more comfortable with, a god to suit yourself?)

3. You shall not take God's name in vain. (Have you ever used God's holy Name as a cuss word?)

4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and mother.

6. You shall not murder. (God considers hatred to be as murder).

7. You shall not commit adultery. ("Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart" Matthew 5:27-28; this also includes sex before marriage).

8. You shall not steal. (Have you ever stolen anything? (the value of the item is irrelevant).

9. You shall not lie. (Have you lied even once? Including answering these questions).

10. You shall not covet. (Have you ever jealously desired what belongs to others?)

The Bible says that God will punish all murderers, rapists, thieves, liars, adulterers, etc. He will even judge our words and thoughts. On Judgment Day, will you be found to be guilty or innocent of breaking His commandments?

Perhaps you think that God is good, and will therefore overlook your sins. But it is His goodness that will make sure that murderers, rapists, thieves, liars, etc. receive justice. He would be a corrupt Judge if He turned a blind eye to injustice. Have you kept the Commandments?

The Bible says that the Law is perfect. It commands you to be perfect (Matthew 5:48). Are you perfect (in thought, word, and deed)? Will you make it to Heaven? You may say that you are still good, but God says you're not (see Psalm 14:2-3). So one of you is lying, and the Scriptures tell us that it is impossible for God to lie. Remember that all liars will be cast into the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:8). God's Law demands justice, and the penalty for sinning against Him is death and Hell. Listen carefully if you want to live.

God Himself made a way where His justice and His goodness could meet. We broke the Law, but He became a man to pay the fine. Jesus suffered and died on the cross to satisfy the Law. God can forgive us and grant us the gift of everlasting life! But you may still think that you can (from now on) keep the Ten Commandments. But isn't it true that the best of us have lied, stolen, lusted, hated, failed to love God above all else, and failed to love our neighbor as ourselves?

How can we then, live a "good" life if we have already sinned against God? At best we are reformed liars and thieves . . . but still Lawbreakers. Think of it this way - would you sell one of your eyes for a million dollars? Would you sell both for $50 million? I'm sure you wouldn't. Your eyes are priceless, yet they are merely the windows of your soul. What then must your life (soul) be worth? With these thoughts in mind, what would be a fair price to pay for everlasting life? It is utterly without price. Yet, if we trust in our own goodness to enter Heaven, we are saying to God, "I should enter Heaven because I have done good - I have earned my way in."

Imagine if you wanted to give me a brand new (very expensive) car, but I said, "I can't take it! I feel embarrassed receiving such a gift . . . here's 10 cents for it." I'm sure you would be very insulted by such a pathetic offer of payment. Besides, if I pay for it, it is no longer a gift, it's a purchase . . . it's mine by right.

When we talk of entering Heaven by being good, by trying to keep the Ten Commandments etc., we are tossing God 10 cents of "self-righteousness," which is a terrible insult to Him, in the light of His sacrifice. The only thing we can do is humble ourselves, repent of our sins, and receive the gift by trusting Jesus Christ alone. Almighty God demonstrated how much He loves you when Jesus suffered for you on the cross. If you want to trust in your own goodness, then you are saying His agonizing death on the cross was in vain. The Bible says, "For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." You cannot earn a gift.

When Jesus said to "believe" on Him, He was saying we should have faith in Him, in the same way you would trust a parachute to save you when you jump from a plane. You don't merely believe in the parachute - you put it on. Please don't "jump" without Jesus. If you die in your sins there is no second chance. God will give you justice, and you will end up in Hell forever. Any troubles you have at present are dwarfed by the trouble you are in with your Creator. His wrath abides upon you (John 3:36). God doesn't want you to go to Hell. Neither do you want to go there, so confess your sins to God right now, put your trust in Jesus to save you, and you will pass from death to life. Then read the Bible daily and obey what you read. (See John 14:21). Your obedience to God is the proof of your love. Have faith in God, He will never fail you.

Pray something like this:

"Dear God, today I turn away from all of my sins (name them). This day I put my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. He is the only way for me to be saved. He is 'The way, the truth, and the life.'" Please forgive me, change my heart, and grant me Your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."

If you have gotten this far and read the whole thing then I want to thank you and hope that it has somehow spoken to you and your heart....

Answer 2

I would get NIV or New Living Translation, they are easier to read. I would say to you to start with the Gospel of John. There are several reasons, first is it is the one book in all the Bible that is written to the unbeliever or new believer. It is also the most loved book because of the Love in it. It will open your eyes if you are willing to believe. Then after that I would say read the other 3 Gospels, Then the book of Acts, then Romans. From there you can go where you would like. I will say that starting from page one and going that way by the time you hit the book of numbers it will bore you. Once you start building a foundation and setting down roots that is when you can go to other areas. If you start this way I can tell you that you may find out that what you have heard about the Bible is so different from what you will read. It knocked me back and I realized that many things that I had been taught were dead wrong. It wasn't till I took the book and started reading it for myself that I learned that it is an amazing, life changing thing. Not that I set out to change my life but when I started practicing my faith I found the rewards were greater then anything I could have ever believed.

When I started putting others before myself, giving back instead of expecting something in return. It really started a change that just can't be explained.

Don't be fooled, it isn't easy, people have made fun of my beliefs but I hold on. I don't push what I believe on anyone however I do try as best I can to live my faith. There is where the truth is, by your actions the world will know. Your actions will affirm your faith or condemn it. Do your best to be true the the teaching of Jesus if you come to believe them and they will speak louder than any words that you could ever say.

Answer 3

First of all, I will send you a FREE easy-to-understand study Bible. I have an Internet ministry; and sending people a free Bible is part of that ministry. If you don't want to get one from me, go to a Christian bookstore, and ask a clerk to help you find a Bible that is designed for people in your age group. My e-mail is [e-mail]

many people have the same trouble you've had reading the Bible, and it can be difficult to understand if you don't know how to go about it. It's helpful to remember that the Bible actually is like a library—a collection of books (some long, some brief), written under the inspiration of God by many authors over hundreds of years.

But just as you wouldn't walk into a library for the first time and start by reading the very first book on the shelf, so you won't necessarily want to start by reading the first book in the Bible. Instead of starting at the beginning, therefore (like you do with most books), I suggest instead you start with what I call the Bible's "center": the four Gospels. (I often suggest people begin with the Gospel of John.)

The Gospels tell us about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus—and once you understand who He is and what He has done for you, the rest of the Bible will begin to make sense. Make the Bible part of your life every day, because "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).

Answer 4

Don't listen to many of those people above me who answered your question. I think it's great that you are considering God and Christianity. Try to get plugged into a church or a bible study. Maybe you have a Christian friend/relative...ask them questions. Christianity is more than just Bible reading. I hope you understand that. Christians aren't those "perfectionists" that many people ideal them to be. They dedicate their lives to God, because God in Christ is their Creator and Savior. Jesus died to pay the punishment for you sins....I'm not trying to make you sound like the bad guy. But in truth all humans have their flaws! If you want to start reading the Bible, I suggest start reading in Matthew...

Answer 5

Once you are saved the Bible will open up to you, plus going to church and getting involved will help you to learn alot, talk to your parents or Pastor about bible versions, once you are saved and when you get baptized most churches will give you a free bible. Don't let some of the answers you got discourage you, you are definately on the right track. Just start attending church.

Answer 6

Which version have you read? I suggest the NIV (New International Version). I don't reccomend The Message since it is only a paraphrase (ie, it's not inspired by God and so it's not infallible or innerrant). Here's a link to an NIV Bible: http://www.ibs.org/niv/index.php


You should start with either the Gospel of John in the New Testament if you want to read about Jesus life and ministry. Or you can start with James, also in the New Testament, if you want to read about practical Christian living.

Answer 7

Honestly, it's not about understanding the Bible. But if you want a good one, get the New Living Translation.

What you really need to do is ask Him for the Holy Spirit. He is the one who reveals the truth. I just received the Holy Spirit for the first time in July. What a wonderful day!

I will pray that He will send Him to you.

:)

Answer 8

A good modern English version is the Living Bible. King James is fine. I suggest both. I also read the Dake's reference Bible.
I would be happy to fellowship with you in the word. Click on my picture and contact me. Lots of love.
Cathy

Answer 9

ok, the reason y u dnt understand the bible is because u haven't given ur life to God...wen u do the Holy Spirit will open up things to u so that u'll understand (yea it waz hard 4 me too an im 13). The only true bible is the KJV (King James Version).....
~also u hav to believe that Jesus died on the cross and shed his blood to forgive u of ur sins...u hav to ask him into your heart and repent from ur sins....i dnt wanna seem rude but this is the only way away from the lake of fire u will spend eternity in if u dnt accept Jesus into ur heart. so...yea thats basically it lol

Answer 10

If you are sure this is what you want - I'd suggest start going to church on sundays.

Then you'll get much more help from there.

Careful though in choice of church - *some* or the right-wing ones have been going crazy lately. I suggest starting off in one of the more center or moderate ones, and then later you can choose to move outwards if you want.

Yeah, I am an atheist btw. Always remember to respect people with different belief systems.

Answer 11

No one understands The Bible. That's the problem. You are better off searching for answers within than without.