What is the best book in the Bible that describes rules for Christian living and how to live your life to please God? I know Romans and the synoptic gospels are good ones...are there any others you can think of?
Any books written by Christian authors that act as a guide to Christian living? I guess I'm looking for something that I can look to as a reference for different life situations and how I should act, etc.
2007-04-09 18:46:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Uhhhh, happy kid.....the synoptic gospels include the teachings of Jesus, and I mentioned them. :D
2007-04-09 18:51:20 · update #1
2 Timothy is my favorite book for discussions about Christian living.
The theme of 2 Timothy is well expressed in 2Ti_2:15 : “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” In contrast to 1 Timothy, where collective, congregational conduct is emphasized, here individual responsibility and behavior are prominent. This theme may be stated as “Individual Responsibility in a Time of Collective Failure.”
There is much collective failure in the professing church in this Letter. There has been great departure from the faith and from the truth. How does this affect the individual believer? Is he excused from seeking to hold to the truth and live a godly life? The answer of 2 Timothy is a decided No! “Be diligent to present yourself approved ... .”
2007-04-09 19:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the sermon by Jesus in Matthew, and the epistles to Timothy are good, but actually I would read the whole New Testament instead of just part of it. Also you could check with a book store for modern applications of Biblical principles. There should be many books like that.
Decide for yourself what's right or wrong, with nothing to base it on? That doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Try that when you are driving a car and you might get a few tickets.
2007-04-09 18:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by supertop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O my bad I read it wrong...I thought you asked for a book not in the bible...opps
How about Joel Ostons Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential or maybe Christian Family by Larry Christenson
Rules huh..I don't like rules. How about God's Rules for Holiness: Unlocking the Ten Commandments
By: Peter Masters
2007-04-09 18:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by † H20andspirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book of 1 John is a very good guide as to how Christians should be following Jesus.
2007-04-10 11:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The New Testament will cover anything that troubles you, but sometimes it is hard to locate what you need. I would recommend a book by Swindoll, "So you want to be a Christian." I would also recommend reading the Bible both morning and night, using a verse pack, writing in a spiritual journal, studying with other Christians.
2007-04-09 18:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by ruler of the valley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you have to read Paul's writings? Just look at how Jesus acted and copy. You're a Christian, as in Jesus Christ, right? So why copy Paul's ideas?
Edit: I know, but why would you consider looking to Romans?
2007-04-09 18:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should visit your local Family Booksellers or some such. I'm sure there's one in your area and ask for help there. For the Bible, how COULD anyone single out a single book? I mean, you've got how TO live, how NOT to live, what to strive to live like, what to avoid...That's why it's all important.
2007-04-09 18:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by Steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought Christ himself told you what to do. (1) Love God (2) Love your neighbour as yourself. The vast number of so-called Christians who ignore the second commandment has me wondering how they can possibly obey the first. I do know some good Christians whose lives are marked by love and tolerance but, alas, there are far too few of them.
2007-04-09 18:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by tentofield 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you need to know was given us by Jesus when He said to "Love God with all of your heart, mind and strength and to Love your neighbor as yourself". Anything that goes against the law of Love is a sin.
2007-04-09 18:50:30 · answer #9 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-09 19:13:56 · answer #10 · answered by gframesch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋