Did you study the bible before or after you accepted Jesus and how long did you study?

Question

I think it would take years of study before accepting because I don't think it's a learn as you go type of life

Answer 1

Yes, 2 years. That is all I needed I realized the truth, He is who He says He is, the Son of God!

Answer 2

I accepted Jesus at age 8. You accept Jesus on faith. Then it is a learn as you go. I have had years of study both in and out of college and Jesus is the same as when I accepted Him.

Answer 3

It most certainly is--Jesus says to come as you are. If we submit ourselves to the Father who created us He will clean us up a little bit at a time. Each day is a learning process and we are always studying His word so that we can learn and know more about Him. Accept Him right where you are and seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him.

Answer 4

About 3 years. Then, when I could not get straight answers to my question, I realized it was all a bunch of nonsense. Very happy Atheist.

Answer 5

My wife and I had a man and his wife visit with us about 30 minutes per week for six weeks before we were prepared to be Baptized into Christ's Church. We have continued to study and pray from that time on (about 20 years). I do not profess to know everything but I do know where it is found, in HIS WORD, the HOLY BIBLE! GOD sent HIS SON so that we would have an opportunity to be among the saved on earth. HIS SON spent time on earth, was sinless, taught and preached, was tortured and murdered by HIS PEOPLE on a Roman Cross, was buried, arose, spent time among hundreds of people, and arose into heaven so that we could be with HIM in Heaven.

To become a real Christian, we are told that we must HEAR the WORD in John 6:45, Jesus said, “It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught by God. Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” We are also told so in Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. We are told the we must BELIEVE in Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. We are also told so in Mark 16:16, Jesus said “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” and in John 5:24 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. We are told that we must REPENT (or turn from sin) in Luke 13:3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Also in Acts 17:30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent. We are told to CONFESS CHRIST in Romans 10:9-10 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. We are also told in 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. We are to be BAPTIZED according to Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” and Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. We are to CONTINUE to be FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH according to Revelation 2:10c Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. We also know that Paul wrote in Romans 14:12 each of us shall give account of himself to God. It is important that we not ignore what is written, change what is written, or add to what is written in the New Testament which is our Christian Guide. Have a great week.
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