How much of the Bible should I read in order to finish it in one year? Is the NIV a good choice for someone who never read the Bible before?
2007-12-19 04:27:21 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don't worry so much about reading it ALL in a year, as much as reading what's important to you.
As a new believer, you don't need to spend much time in the OT, until you get a pretty solid foundation in the NT.
Read John, Luke, Mathew, Mark -- in that order -- Then read them again, a couple of times.
Then go on to some of the letters, Galatians, Ephesians, Romans, 1 & 2 Corrinthians, then read Luke and Acts back to back, which is how they were written.
Then, you can move on to Psalms, Isaiah, and a few of the other prophets.
I'd stay away from Leviticus, Duteronomy and Numbers as well as Revelation. Stay away for years, if you can help it.
I think many of the "read the Bible in a year," plans are rushed, and don't really put the Bible into context, you're just reading to read.
Godspeed.
2007-12-19 04:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by jimmeisnerjr 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
There are many one year reading plans available. Just google it. You can get several types.
One that is nice is the chronological you will read in the order in which things happened.
Another that is very good is a blended that gives you some Old and some New Testament every day.
I believe the navigators website has some good plans. The NIV is fine. It is not my personal choice but many like it and there is nothing wrong with it.
Feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
edit-- Stay far away from the New World Translation. It is a perversion of truth of the highest order. Again contact me if you have questions regarding any version or anything else.
2007-12-19 04:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by δοῦλος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
'The Message' by Eugene Petersen has merit for a first approach to the Bible. It is in contemporary language and is NOT a word-for-word translation. Petersen is, however, a qualified teacher of biblical Hebrew and Greek, teaching those languages in a theological seminary before becoming a pastor. He brings the ancient language of the Bible to life.
There are no verse numbers which makes reading more like a book (and that was the way the Bible was originally written!) Give it a try, starting with John's gospel, and don't worry about doing it all in a year. Just read chunks every day, prayerfully. I guarantee 'The Message' will so grip you that you complete it before a year is up!
2007-12-19 04:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by Annsan_In_Him 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Wolf,
There are many ways do this, as have already been listed. If you just simply want to read through the bible, then I would reccomend the NLT. The NIV is also a good choice its the one I have, but I read NLT much as well. If you want to study it then that is a different thing. For this the NKJ or the NASB are more direct translations. Good luck. Also not trying to correct you but Bibles aren't Holy, its the message that they contain that is Holy. Merry Christmas!
One last thing, the Bible will only be a historical book, until you beleive the author. God
As for the answer below. Do NOT read the NWT. It is edited to fit a JW perspective
2007-12-19 04:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dan S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are "read the Bible in a year" Bibles that are great for such an endeavor.
The NIV is OK, I would not argue against it. I prefer the New King James, but go with what reads best for you.
Its difficult for me to read, so instead, I got the Bible on CD and I listen to it via a pillow speaker from my iPod as I am trying to go to sleep. I listen to 15 minutes per night and can go through the entire Bible in one year. I have done this 10 times, and now I listen to my pastor's "through the Bible" sermons (which takes 2 years)
How about the entire Bible in 24 hours?
http://khouse.org/6640_cat/learnthebiblein24hours/
Add the above link to your scheduled reading and you will have an AWESOME 2008!!
2007-12-19 04:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The NIV is a good choice. If you read 3 chapters per weekday and 5 chapters on Sunday, it will even out and you'll finish in a year.
Edit--as you can see from Father K's response, people vary on the NIV. :) But many of the other choices recommended are very good, too, as are the websites.
2007-12-19 04:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The NIV is a good choice for a 1st time read through, you might also consider the New King James (this is plain english)
I don't know how much to read, but about 20 minutes a day should do it.
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Just saw a site that said 3 1/4 chapters per day.
2007-12-19 04:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sister blue eyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NIV is good choice. You should read the New Testment first. Read around 3 chapters a day. You could probably finish the book in a year if you are consistant with your reading.
2007-12-19 04:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Traveler 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are devos that help you go through the Bible in a year, and I think there are some that help you go through it in a few months. Check at your Christian bookstore. They should have something.
And I think that the NIV is a great choice for your first time. It is very easy to understand. Hope this helps! =D
2007-12-19 07:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by Hypothetic Nut Case 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The KJV is the closest and most accurate version of the bible used today that holds true to the original text. I have a NAS, but use the KJV. The NIV is a perverted version of the bible as are many other translations. Verses and words are removed and/or changed, which takes away from the true meaning of scripture. I encourage you to read the KJV or the NAS. :D May God bless.
2007-12-19 04:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋