The Bible consists of the Old Testament and then The New Testament; James is good to read.
2007-04-29 20:09:05
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answered by ACME 4
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I don't think that John is a good place to START in the Bible. John is full of symbolism that is sometimes very difficult to understand and catch the first time reading it. It's actually one of the most difficult books in the Bible. You need a good understanding the old testament as well as the new. The old testament shows the history of the Jews and the need for a Messiah. The gospels show the coming of the Messiah and the things that he did while on earth. The book of Acts show the history of the growth of the church and the work that the disciples did after Christ had ascended into heaven. For the Old Testament, I would read Genesis and Exodus for a good idea of Old Testament history followed by 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Samuel. They are good history books too. The books of poetry in the Old testament can be read at anytime. The book of Pslams do not have to be read in any order whatsoever, and neither do the proverbs. The other books in the Old Testament are books of prophets that, honestly, can be hard to understand sometimes. They give the words of the prophets that God sent to Israel to beg them to turn back to him. They can be read after you get a good idea of the history.
In the New Testament, I would read either Luke or Mark. Then, I would follow with the other (meaning, if you read Luke first, read Mark next or the other way around). Followed by Matthew and then John. After a good understanding of the gospels, you can read Romans. It's full of things that reference the gospels and is a good letter to the Romans about the meaning of God's grace. I would read that after the gospels. After that, I would read Acts followed by other epistles in the order that they are given in scripture. Remember, Acts is New testament history.
I hope this helps. I know this isn't a straight answer. There are many, many bible reading plans out there. This is mine. You can pick your own. You can find ways to read the Bible in a year. You can read it cover to cover. It doesn't matter HOW you read it. Keep it mind, the word reads the same no matter what order you are reading it in. If you have questions about scripture, jot them down in a notebook and ask someone that you think has more Biblical knowledge than you like a mentor, a friend, parent, or pastor.
2007-04-29 20:43:46
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answered by One Odd Duck 6
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Someone is getting the best education bar none!!! Congratulations for a job well done!!! I wish you could have shared some of the great things you might have learned from reading this wonderful book... My favorites must be John 3:17; 4: 24; 6:44 and 8:44 which make some serious points to people who don't know the difference between the Creator of all others and other gods such as the one at Matthew 4 and 2 Corinthians 4:4... There are so many great books in that book of books that it would be difficult for me to name just one... but there's nothing stopping you from reading a few proverbs a day; even though you are reading say! the book of Matthews or James or 1 Corinthians or Galatians (they're all so good!) I just open it and let His spirit guide me sometimes as there was never once that I picked it up that I didn't learn something new... Always!!! It is by my side alwyays. I have a big one on the table, a small one in my purse and can never get enough of the wisdom within... May the true God bless your efforts in getting to know Him better and may He draw ever so close to you as you are drawing closer to Him... Oh! Timothy and Thessalonians (both have 2 books and are real great for our days! They give (I'm sorry! they really are all good!) It's just a great idea to read the Proverbs and the Greek scriptures before you go in the Hebrew ones... as they are more related to the good news of Christ! The new kingdom (Matthew 6 shows the model of what we could be praying about! In our own words! of course... I'll go now or I'll go on forever praising its glorious benefits! Ciao!
2007-04-29 20:23:34
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answered by Teri 4
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You have apparently read the Book of John. So go back from John and start at Matthew and read the complete New Testament paying particular attention to the text that is printed in red. When you have finished the New Testament start again at Matthew and read it again before going back and reading the Old Testament. You will find that the "Old Book" will show you in "type and shadow" the "New Book". Reading OT with the NT fresh in mind you will find little details pointing the way into not only happenings in the NT but pointing to the teachings of the NT. God's Word is a living book... one that you will find that every time you read it something different will stand out to your mind.
2007-04-29 20:23:15
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answered by Chaplain John 4
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What "other" Bible - or do you mean book within the Bible - If you mean you have read the 4 Gospels the go on and read Acts - and follow the New Testament through to the end - if you mean you've read the whole Bible to the Revelation of John (Jesus Christ) then go and and start again - right back to the beginning.... have fun
2007-04-29 20:12:09
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answered by ensemble341915 1
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Read Matthew. It is the best. I just started reading the bible too. I read John first. && Matthew kinda gets in detail of a lotta stuff from John. They just go good together. It's also very uplifting to read Matthew if your a babe in Christ. I highly recommend it.
2007-04-29 20:09:26
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answered by dOll FaCe 3
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Matthew is good and so is 1Thessalonians and The Revelation is interesting, but hard to understand unless you read the others first. Make sure the Bible you are reading is a 1611 KJV only, as the others such as the NKJV, NIV, and NLT are all counterfeit and and corrupt, and they leave out alot of scripture and words. In other words you are not getting the true words of God with the the counterfeit.
2007-04-29 20:16:32
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answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6
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Why do you need another after John? Are you saying that you don't read the rest of the New Testament?
2007-04-29 20:06:40
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answered by Christian Sinner 7
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a book in the bible John on its own is not the bible. maybe mark.
2007-04-29 20:10:35
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-10-04 03:08:27
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answered by Erika 4
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