If I read the whole Bible will I know all there is to know about Christianity..?

Question

No I haven't read the Bible yet..I do have a Bible somewhere in the house though..my gradma gave it to me for an x-mas present when I was like 5..great gift no?..but any way I was wondring if I read the whole book whould I know all there is to know about christianity..or are there more books I should read..??t

I don't want to become a christian! i'm an atheist! I just want to undersand them better...

Answer 1

The Bible is unparalleled in its influence, scope, and power. It is God's word. It is the source and record of God's covenant promise to His people. From its pages we learn God's will for us morally, spiritually, and relationally. We learn what is right and wrong, truth and error. It is an instruction book for those who call themselves Christian

Answer 2

No, you won't know all there is to know, because so much of the Bible is IMPOSSIBLE to understand if you're not a Christian, or at least have God's help in understanding it. Without faith, the Bible is just a book.
Before you read the Bible, should you ever decide to, please try reading other books first. I found the book Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell to be VERY informative, along with just about every book by Lee Strobel. It's good to have the scientific and historic evidence that supports everything in the Bible first. Also, Evidence That Demands a Verdict covers the history of the Bible, and how and when it was written.
After you've read those, do yourself a favor before you begin reading. Go ahead and pray, even if you don't believe in God. Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you, ask Him to help you understand. It sounds to me like in your heart, you DO want to understand, and God will hear you. I have personal experience with that. After you've done so, your eyes should be open, and perhaps you'll be able to absorb what you read.
If you have ANY questions at all, feel free to contact me. I've been where you are now. Whatever you decide...I hope you make the right choice. Good luck.

Answer 3

You should start with the Gospel of John, in the second section of the Bible, called The New Testament. Keep reading. You could also read a chapter from the Old Testament and in that way you could get a balanced understanding. But unless you ask for God's help, you will not know all there is to know.

Answer 4

Here's the rub. The two are not really connected. If you read the bible what is most likely to happen is that you will be totally confused with Christianity. The book is a collection of legends, codes of behaviour and a set of beliefs about creation, and way of life to suite a nomadic people during the dawn of History. That's the old testament with a mean vengeful ruthless god. Christianity is an organisation. It formed in the 4th century AD and after a bloody and ruthless carrier that puts to shame Hitler, the so called fathers of the church(they burned the library of Alexandria in 382 and Alexandria) the wining faction decided which books to include in the new testament and out of possibly more than twenty gospels they chose four. They ordered the rest to be destroyed. But the opposition never died and some books survived. Christianity is now a vast conglomeration of sects and heresies. You will find the task impossible to reconcile the bible with CHRISTIANITY

Answer 5

The Bible probably will not make much sense to you if you are not a Christian. Before you begin such a daunting task, try this:

1. Go to: http://www.livingwaters.com/listenwatch.shtml hit the "next" button at the bottom of the page twice. Scroll to the middle of the third page, and listen to "What Hollywood Believes" by Ray Comfort. All of his sermons are entertaining and profound, but I think this one would be a great starting place for you.

2. Read "Save Yourself Some Pain" at: http://www.livingwaters.com/articles_growth.shtml This should be very helpful as you begin your Christian walk.

God bless you. I will remember you in my prayers.

Answer 6

You can read the bible, but you probably won't understand it at first.
Please don't take that mean, I don't want it to sound that way!

When you are saved, The Holy Spirit will help you read and understand the bible better. Esp. if you are a beginner at Christianity.

Please start by reading the gospel Of John, the 4th book in the new test. It is called the Love Book. It is where everyone should start, I believe.

Answer 7

No, you won't know everything there is to know about Christianity. I probably have a very unique view of religion and the bible. I do believe in God and that there was a Jesus. However, Christianity didn't start until several hundred years after Jesus was crucified.

During that time, men wrote many things that became part of the bible, and yes, many writings did not get in the bible. Do you know why? The church sen sored many writings out of it due to control, manipulation and fear.

There's a lot written about the bible on the internet. Simply start there and read the up - to - date versions or interpretations of it. "The Lost Bible" would be great reading.

Answer 8

Start with the New Testament - to gain perspective and pay attention to what the Apostle Paul says about the writings of old or the writings of the scriptures (referencing what we call the Old Testament).. and you will then and only then get a rough idea of what Christianity is about.

The only way to know all there is, is to actually practice it for perspective. You know what it looks like when you see someone else ride a motorcycle, and you may have read the manual - but until you ride the motorcycle - you don't truly know what its like to be a motorcyclist.

Answer 9

well that all depends on how old the bible is
that's why there are more updated verse so you can understand it , when you read the bible you sure look at it as the word of God.
The old testament is more about the way things were before
Jesus come,. The new testament is more for today
not that we don't read the old testament because we do.
I be come a christian with out even reading the bible
for all i could remember were things when i was in Sunday school. up Jesus new it was time to call me again
and i have to be honest with you i didn't understand the bible just trying to read at home by myself it was after i started going to church that i started knowing what it was talking about ,

Remember Jesus loves us all

Answer 10

Not necessarily. It depends.

Some people read the Bible as a literary text. Some read it with an eye toward history. Some read in order to better arm themselves against Christians. It entirely depends on the spirit in which you are reading it.

If you are reading it in an effort to come to know God, you increase your chances of seeing God's design and hearing God's voice.

But the Bible can be difficult. So much is in it--from lineages to testimonies to songs (psalms) to firsthand accounts of Christ's apostles to the letters of Paul written for people who were growing Christ's church.... There is a lot to know, and not many come to understand it overnight. This isn't to say that YOU won't, because you very well may. But what I'm saying is that it takes a lot of thought to come to understand what's going on in the Bible.

I would recommend that you read "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis. Also, the book "Orthodoxy" by G. K. Chesterton is great. Both of these books were written by men who formerly had no faith and who came to have faith that Jesus is God's Son. So you may glean some insight from these people--and also recognize your own arguments against God, since Lewis and Chesterton address many of the points of their former disbelief.

I recommend reading some stuff by people who can speak to your particular situation, in addition to your reading the Bible...that's what I mean.

And it might be best to start with the New Testament in the Bible, as some others have suggested to you. But I don't know, all told. You could pray for guidance, too. I know that you don't believe in God--but you never know. If you seek him, he may reward your search.

Answer 11

umm, you would have alot of head knowledge about Christianity and God, but it doesnt mean you would have all the answers. We never ever know all there is to know about God. He keeps teaching us more all our lives. the bible is an awesome place to start. i would suggest though, reading the new testament first, coz its more relevant to you today. then read the old testament and youll see how it all comes together.

when your reading it, ask God to help you understand. Because it is a spiritual book, and many things in it cant be understood without having the Holy Spirit to reveal it to you, youll need to pray before you read it that God will help you understand. if you havent asked Jesus to come into your heart, do it! He is so great! and the bible will be so much easier to read. you can ask for the Holy Spirit to be your teacher.

to learn about Christianity, i suggest, that not only read the bible, but go to a good spirit-filled church as well, other Christians, and pastors will be able to help you learn and grow more, and also pray to God. spend time with Him. He shows you everything :-)

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