where did you learn the bible/about the bible?

Question

did someone teach you,or were you brought up with it?
Can you teach yourself?

Answer 1

Church, family, friends.....

Answer 2

The idea that all revealed truth is to be found in "66 books" is not only not in Scripture, it is contradicted by Scripture (1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Peter 3:16). It is a concept unheard of in the Old Testament, where the authority of those who sat on the Chair of Moses (Matthew 23:2-3) existed. In addition to this, for 400 years, there was no defined canon of "Sacred Scripture" aside from the Old Testament; there was no "New Testament"; there was only Tradition and non-canonical books and letters.




Protestants claim the Bible is the only rule of faith, meaning that it contains all of the material one needs for theology and that this material is sufficiently clear that one does not need apostolic tradition or the Church’s magisterium (teaching authority) to help one understand it. In the Protestant view, the whole of Christian truth is found within the Bible’s pages. Anything extraneous to the Bible is simply non-authoritative, unnecessary, or wrong—and may well hinder one in coming to God.

Catholics, on the other hand, recognize that the Bible does not endorse this view and that, in fact, it is repudiated in Scripture. The true "rule of faith"—as expressed in the Bible itself—is Scripture plus apostolic tradition, as manifested in the living teaching authority of the Catholic Church, to which were entrusted the oral teachings of Jesus and the apostles, along with the authority to interpret Scripture correctly

Answer 3

My parents took me to church when I was little, and I got curious about the Bible, I started reading it myself by the time I was five, my parents were rather surprised at the time. Admittedly, there were words that I didn't understand at the time but between Dad and a dictionary I quickly picked up the vocabulary to understand more.

My Dad started training to become a vicar when I was about 11, so when I started secondary school, a few children used to ask "awkward" questions to wind me up, so I continued to study the Bible, using some of my Dad's Bible commentaries to work out the answers myself. I soon got bored in GCSE RE lessons because I'd already independently covered most of the stuff I was being taught (including the parts on other faiths). The sermons at church were usually thought-provoking, even if I found the intercessions boring. At university, I joined a Christian debating group which I found quite interesting and I now go to a Housegroup from my local church and continue to learn.

You can teach yourself, but it's best to learn from others as well, clergy and other Christians, in order to make sure you haven't misunderstood. Just like any area of study, you learn best with support from other people's experiences..

Answer 4

Got taught a bit at school, but I didn't become a Christian until I was 28, and then I read a lot of books about it, and studied it on some courses. Still studying it in fact. Learn something new quite often. Yes you can teach yourself, at least you can read it and ask the spirit to reveal it's meaning.

Answer 5

God taught me. People miss the most important part of all of this: God's Spirit is interactive with the believer. That's why Atheists suck at understanding scripture. They can learn in classes what it's about, where the places are, and what was said where, but they don't understand the differences and meanings of deep things that only God can bring.

Note also that all teachers are not created equal. There are a lot of opinions that a believer must lean on God to decipher the meanings thereof.

I have one of the best Bible teachers. But those who I learned with commonly had non sequitorious issues with him, and so missed much of what was being taught. There's a paradox there that I don't care to go into, but nonetheless I ended up being able to explain things that others seem to find difficult.

Answer 6

I got the basics when I was young from sunday school but my family arent christians so its not like we ever read it together at home. When I was saved i joined a church and from then on I've been taught there (as well as reading it for myself).
Yes you can learn yourself, just ask God to help you understand and learn from His Word before reading it. But being part of a church is good too of course, where you can join with others and learn together.
Love in Christ!

Answer 7

A little bit of everything... Bible studies, mentors (and then I just asked question of question) All by myself... Looking different subjects up on the internet and lining it up with the Bible... But I've learned the most when I've asked for His wisdom before doing an of the above!!!! :)

Answer 8

The Holy Spirit gives you understanding of the Bible.

Answer 9

i was brought up with it and my family is religios.probably you can teach yourself but it is better if you are part of a community as in a church because things are better explained if you talk to someone else about them and listen to the priest.beware of what religion you choose because nowadays there are plenty and not all good.good luck

Answer 10

a friend told me about the bible and there several versions,
So i asked about 5 people including pastors, witch one is good for a beginner, and i have the NIV version,
and yes you can teach yourself, but make sure you have a relationship with Jesus.

Answer 11

In the catholic school I went too, it was forbidden to read the old testament. That was all I needed.

Have a nice day.