If you were stranded on an island and could only have ONE book of the Bible with you, which would you choose? My Bible study I'm in asked me this the other day and it got me thinking. Of the people they polled, the majority chose Romans, feeling that it was the most concise book on all essentials of Christian faith. Personally, I think I would choose Philippians because it is a book of joy; true joy found in the truth of Christ, knowing that God is strong than death and often turns evil into good. I love that the most joyous book in the Bible comes from the pen of an author chained up in a Roman prison.
What book would you choose, and why?
2007-07-27 15:39:22 · 34 answers · asked by lemonlimeemt 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow. I've gotten so many great answers that I hardly know where to begin. I expected a few votes for John, Romans, and Psalms but I'm pleased to see that there were some other great answers out there. (Not to say that I didn't enjoy those who picked John, Romans, or Psalms) I know it is so tough to try and chose just one book and I'm glad to see that for the most part you took the question in the way I intended it: I wanted to see what you felt was the most relevant book in the Bible to you, not what is the most important book. The whole Bible is important and great things can be found in every book, but most people have one (or a few) book that speaks to them, that is so relevant to who they are and what they need. It may change as your relationship with God changes, but there seems to always be one book that is THE book and I was curious to see what people thought was their book. Thanks so much for your great responses! :o)
2007-07-29 18:21:06 · update #1
that's a tough one...i would have to say John...he laid it our very completely, and his obvious love for and devotion to the Christ he writes about is an inspiration
2007-07-27 16:02:42 · answer #1 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is really no benefit to reading The Bible "cover to cover" It was not intended to be used in that way... I am of The True Christian Faith... I came to God at age 53, just 7 yrs ago... if I can come to an understanding of 10% of The Bible before I leave this mortal world I will have done good... The study of The Bible is a lifetime work... and I got a very late start... I would be very doubtful of any one who claimed to "know" The Bible just because they have read it cover to cover up-teen times... just because someone can "quote" The bible dose not mean they understand it.... some can quote and correlate the Bible like a human computer...that don't mean squat as they do not know The Truth of it. The Bible dose not prove God... God proves The Bible to those who are open to His leading, through The Holy Spirit... only those open to God's leading will find what He has for them there.
2016-05-20 22:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if that's a great question or an awful question. I think about why every book is important. I might say genesis. It really has everything the bible has to say in the first 3 chapters, and then inspiring teaching stories of men and women of faith. I might say Daniel or Isaiah. Every book has a picture of the gospel. But If I could only have one scripture it would be the Lord's prayer and I would meditate on it. Our Father, Holy is your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done.
After reading Spike's answer, I say the book of John. He was Jesus friend. The disciple Jesus loved.
2007-07-27 15:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by wassupmang 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would choose the book of Isaiah. It seems to have everything there. Prophecies of what is to come and what has already happened. If that wasn't available I would pick Psalms. It is a wonderful book showing the praises of God. But in reality I would be like a kid in a candy story. I wouldn't know what to choose because the are all so good.
2007-07-27 15:46:42 · answer #4 · answered by George 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You know when I first read what you were saying I said Romans because thats my favorite book of the Bible, but actually I think I would chose John, because it talks about Jesus in such a beautiful way and lets me know the true nature and character of God. So it would give me hope that one day God would free from this stranded Island, and if not I can look forward to spending an eternity in heaven with Him anyways :)
2007-07-27 15:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by pastor2Be 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what a thought provoking question? I don' know if I could choose just one. I love Psalms and Proverbs, but I think I would have to go with the New Testament. If I could choose only one, I would have to go with John. I think because it has the gospel and so much more. I do also love Philippians, but I still think I would go with John. Thanks for the insightful question.
2007-07-28 17:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by pollywog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have posed that very dilemma before in Bible classes. I think it would have to be Romans, and I don't think it's even close. Romans deals with all the great themes of Scripture: the inclination of man to do evil, the wrath of God, free grace, justification, vicarious atonement, the nature of the church, love, witnessing, etc., etc. Romans is Paul's greatest epistle, the one that he thought through the most. He had never met this church, and he was planning to come there to ask for aid for a mission to Spain. Obviously, their first impression of him would be critical; his letter is their first impression, an excellent one indeed.
2007-07-27 23:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by Caesar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hard to say. Probably Job or Proverbs or Psalms. The reason I picked these is they all would connect to my situation. Clearly Job is a book that shows faith even through horrible situations. Psalms and Proverbs offer wisdom and encouragement.
2007-07-27 15:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psalms
2007-07-27 18:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have trouble choosing between the gospels of Matthew or Luke. Matthew is the most Jewish of the 4 Gospels, and includes more references to Jesus fulfilling God's plan outlined in the OT, as well as telling about His life on earth. Luke goes into more detail about Jesus' life, as well as showing more miracles and the inclusiveness of Christ's gospel (includes women, Samaritans, and Pagans).
I would have to close my eyes, and grab one without knowing which one I was getting!
2007-07-27 15:49:35 · answer #10 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to agree that John would probably have to be it for me. You can just read the love that John had for Christ. They were friends, buddies, chums. John was completely comfortable with Jesus. Jesus so loved him, too. It was a very uplifting relationship they had. Knowing that and reading his gospel, just makes it a joyous time.
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2007-07-27 18:37:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋