Why Everyone Should Read the Bible
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What is the Bible?
The Bible is a collection of seventy-three books written over the course of many centuries. The books include history, poetry, and believers' accounts of the preaching of Jesus. These seventy-three books are either part of the Old Testament which talks about different works occurring before Christ or the New Testament which talks about Christ's works.Together, these testaments help us understand God's plan for human beings.
True Meaning of the Bible
In the Bible, also called the Sacred Scriptures, God communicates with us through human words. Through the Scriptures God reveals to us his divine truth; that is why the Sacred Scriptures are often referred to as the Word of God.
What is God trying to tell me
The Bible is not addressed only to a special group of people, It is addressed to each reader in a unique way. As you read, keep an open mind considering the different culture and era in which the Bible was written. Pay attention to the historical aspects of the stories. That way it will be easier to understand the situation and relate it to a situation today.
Too Lazy to start
Before we get into the deeper meaning of the Bible, you have to start reading it! The idea of starting to read the Bible may be overwhelming for many. To fix this issue, people must first understand the Bible's history. It is just like reading Shakespeare's plays; the culture and circumstances of the people of that time must be understood in order for the reader to clearly grasp the writer's teaching. More reading? Yes, indeed. Learning about the Bible's history and how it has changed people's lives throughout the ages will leave you very curious as to what the Bible is all about. Keeping a positive attitude is also useful in starting to read such an informative book. Start now! You won't ever regret it!
FAQ
- Which testament is more important, the Old or the New Testament?
- What if I'm not religious? Why would I read the Bible?
- What does the word Bible mean?
- Is the Bible truly God's word?
HAVE A NICE DAY!
Works Cited
Dreier, Gary. "Bible 101: A Basic Introduction to the Word of God." St. Mary's Press. St. Mary's Press, 2011. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. <http://smp.org>.
Sperry, Mary E. "Understanding the Bible." United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2014. <http://usccb.org/>.
Paulina Ruiz (Block B)
Sperry, Mary E. "Understanding the Bible." United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2014. <http://usccb.org/>.
Paulina Ruiz (Block B)