Why do we struggle to read the Bible?

One of the reasons the Bible is hard to read is because of the historical, language, and cultural gap between when it was written and your life today. On a side note, it's amazing how long ago the Bible was written and it is still changing people's lives all over the world!
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How do I get back into reading the Bible?

1. Download a Bible reading challenge.
  1. it goes through 'why' we read the bible.
  2. it helps with 'where' you read the Bible and helps you to create a time and space for bible reading.
  3. it gets you into the habit of reading the word daily.
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What happens if I don't read the Bible?

Scripture increases all our holy capacities for the glory of Jesus. Without the nourishment of Scripture, we easily lose steam. We become spiritually winded and require more rest, more time away from the active pursuit of Jesus' earthly work.
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How do you read the Bible consistently?

14 Ideas to Make Your Reading More Consistent
  1. Put your phone away! Our phones are wonderful tools, but can be incredibly distracting. ...
  2. Get a new Bible. ...
  3. Use helpful tools. ...
  4. Schedule it. ...
  5. Read in the same place every day. ...
  6. Remove distractions. ...
  7. Start small. ...
  8. Join/complete a Bible study.
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What happens when you read the Bible everyday?

Reading the Bible on a regular and consistent basis has several benefits. First, the Bible shows us God's character and provides us God's revelation of himself to his people. In each section of the Bible, we see God's holy, unchanging, faithful, gracious and loving character.
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I Read the Bible and Feel Nothing — What Should I Do?



How should a beginner study the Bible?

Let's go through my routine in steps:
  1. Start off with prayer. ...
  2. Read through once without highlighting or taking notes. ...
  3. Read through a second time and highlight, circle, underline, and make note of any observations. ...
  4. Look into Bible study tools. ...
  5. Pay attention to the historical context.
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Do you need to pray to go to heaven?

Do Christians think praying can help a dead person get into heaven? Not exactly. All Christians believe that only God can determine whether a person belongs in heaven or in hell. Entreaties on behalf of the deceased can't sway God from what's right, but post-mortem praying does have other uses.
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Do you have to read the Bible in order?

The books of the bible are arranged according to the type of book and are not meant to be read in order. In fact, most people who try to read from cover-to-cover in order tend to get stuck after a few books. It's better to go for the overview first and then come back to fill in the details.
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What is the best way to study the Bible daily?

S.O.A.P. Study of the Bible
  1. Scripture: Write the verse in your journal.
  2. Observation: Write down observations about the Scripture.
  3. Application: How can you apply what you observed in your life?
  4. Prayer: Write out a prayer to God based on what you just learned and ask Him to give you opportunities to live out this truth.
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Who Wrote the Bible?

Even after nearly 2,000 years of its existence, and centuries of investigation by biblical scholars, we still don't know with certainty who wrote its various texts, when they were written or under what circumstances.
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Which book of the Bible should a beginner read first?

Book of Genesis,

The first book of the Bible is a great place to start reading the Bible! You see the origin of the universe and the need of humanity for a Savior, Jesus.
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Is Bible easy to read?

The Christian Standard Bible is easy to read due to its word choice and formatting; it is not only faithful-to-the-original text but also smooth to read.
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Which Holy Bible should you read?

For many people, the New Living Translation (NLT) is the easiest version of the Bible to read because it uses normal modern English. It is an accurate thought-for-thought translation of the original languages of the Bible and is widely accepted.
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Where is the Garden of Eden located?

The location of Eden is described in the Book of Genesis as the source of four tributaries. Various suggestions have been made for its location: at the head of the Persian Gulf, in southern Mesopotamia (now Iraq) where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers run into the sea; and in Armenia.
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Which book of the Bible was written last?

The final book (in the ordering of the canon), the Book of Revelation, is generally accepted by traditional scholarship to have been written during the reign of Domitian (81–96).
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Does everyone get into heaven?

Many people speak as if everyone will make it to heaven. There is a prevailing though that all you have to do is be born, and then die, and you will be admitted to into paradise. A popular Christian pastor and author declared a few years back that love wins in the end, and that no one actually goes to hell.
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Does God forgive all sins?

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.
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Will you go to heaven if you are saved?

Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
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How can I get closer to God?

12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW
  1. Get quiet. ...
  2. Read your bible. ...
  3. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. ...
  4. Go for a walk and talk with God. ...
  5. Meditate on Scripture. ...
  6. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. ...
  7. Marvel at the world God has created.
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What Bible is the easiest to understand?

The Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) is an English translation of the Bible compiled by the World Bible Translation Center.
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What is the benefit of studying the Bible?

When we study the Bible together, God promises to reveal Himself, to teach us how to obey Him, and to show us how to love one another. When we are changed to become more like Jesus, our family, workplaces and communities will be eternally impacted.
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Which Bible do Catholics use?

Translation Background

The New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE) is a Bible translation approved for use by the Catholic Church, receiving the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1991.
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What is the most accurate translation of the Bible in the world?

The King James Version is the world's most widely known Bible translation, using early seventeenth-century English. Its powerful, majestic style has made it a literary classic, with many of its phrases and expressions embedded in our language.
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