FarsightX3

How do you know what books to read in the bible and when?

Rev_Rick

If you are a new Christian I recommend the gospels First (matthew ,Mark Luke and John) and the all of the Pauline books(Romans, Phillipians...) but as a more experienced Cgristian a good Bible in a year devotional will work or just follow your heart pray following your Bible reading and then open the book and you will be somewhere you need to read!
In Him,
Pastor Rick

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azheis

Everyone has different ways of studying and learning…what works for one may not work for another. I think the best way I can help you is to give you a very simple overview of the Bible

The basic topic from Genesis 3:15 to revelation 22:21 is Jesus Christ

The seven Church epistles Romans, I & II Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and I & II Thessalonians ,are addressed directly to those of us in this age of Grace, the Church administration; those of us born again in the body of Christ…in other words …you.
There is a portion in Romans between Chapter 9 and 12 that Paul (by revelation) is addressing Israel, and then the Gentiles in chapter 11; although it may seem confusing, it’s not, as long as you read what is written and to whom it is written.

To simplify matters Romans Ephesians and Thessalonians are doctrinal epistles for the walk of the believers in the Body of Christ. The remaining church epistles are either reproof (Corinthians & Philippians) to show believers where they are off, or correction epistles (Galatians & Colossians) to get the believers back to the right believing of the doctrine. Thessalonians although doctrinal deals mainly with the return of Christ.

I & II Timothy Titus and I will include Philemon {although there is some disagreement with this} are called the Pastoral Epistles. These are written to the Church, but are directed towards leadership within of the Body of Christ
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Hebrews is not addressed to the church in the sense that we know the Church established on Pentecost. It is addressed to born again believers but those who have never walked in the freedom of the new birth; those who are still zealous for the law.

James Much like Hebrews was written to the Christian Jews of the dispersion, “the twelve tribes scattered abroad�. Those born again who seemed to want to put themselves under the law. I & II Peter, I II & III John and Jude closely align themselves to this category also.
The reason so much of this seems applicable to many of us is that we find ourselves not believing the doctrinal Epistles of Romans Ephesians and Thessalonians and desire to put ourselves under the law.


The four Gospels give the account of the life and walk of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from four different perspectives Matthew as the King, Mark as the Servant, Luke as the Man, and John as the Son.
Although the Gospels are vitally important in our understanding of what Jesus Christ accomplished by his walk, death, and resurrection, it must be noted that Jesus Christ came to minister to Israel the Bride. Israel rejected him and killed their King, the Bridegroom. The church of the bride is at this time held in abeyance and picks up again in Revelation The Gospels are not addressed directly to us; they are for our learning as is all of the Old Testament.
All of the Old Testament including the four Gospels are addressed to either the Jews or the Gentiles, but the Epistles as noted above are specifically addressed to the Church of the Body.
Now this area that can get somewhat involved so at this time I won’t go into any depth. But please note that there is a big difference between the two {both bride and body} that if not distinguished will cause you much confusion. http://www.christianforumsite.com/showpost.php?p=30477&postcount=5

Acts is the fulcrum point between the Old and New Testament it shows the rise and expansion of the First Century Church

The Old Testament books are divided up into various categories or administrations depending on who you talk to, but I will not delve in to that at this time. Just keep in mind that The Epistles as I stated above are addressed directly to you as members of the Body of Christ.

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azheis

JesusReignsForever

Sometimes I just think of a word to ponder and I look up what the bible has on it. John is a good book and Psalms is very good! Sometimes I also pray aand ask the lord what he wants me to learn for today.

A brother in Christ

why the gospels? sorry I disagree

Learning positional truth... eph, romans , ect

learning about are enemies as Christian...
flesh roman 6 , satan eph 6:10-17 and the world 1 john 2:15

A brother in Christ

matt 25 never states that the bride is Israel but a wedding party

eph 5:25-32 states that the church is a bride and a mystery up to Paul teach it.

Bassmasa

I disagree with your disagreement

The Gospels are the words of Christ Himself, fulfilling the entire Old Testament and laying the groundwork for the books that follow. Understanding the teachings of Christ, His suffering, and His resurrection are essential for anyone, but especially those new to the faith.

Boanerges

The New testament must be learned and understood for the old testament to be opened for your understanding. The Gospels area great place to start because here we can see God's heart manifested in contrast to dead religious activity- just remember Jesus primarily preached to lost people- the remainder of the new testament starting at Acts thru Revelation is God's heart being expressed to His church--- pick a spot you cannot go wrong!
One thing I always like to mention is that Jesus sent the holy Spirit to be our teacher and guide so when reading the Word of God (or doing anything else for that matter) it is always wise to ask Him to reveal what God is saying and how it apllies in your life and the lives of those you may touch- many blessings in Jesus wondeful Name- brother Larry

BreathOfGod

When my husband became a new Christian, John and Psalms were what was suggested to him. He was told to read a chapter from each every day. I had never heard the idea before, but I think it is a good one.

azheis

You are correct in that Ephesians 5:25-27 does give reference to Christ and the Church of the Bride from the Gospels, as it does from the Church of the Body in verses 23,24 & 28-32
This section of Ephesians 5:22-33 is doctrine set forth concerning the marriage relationship between a man and a woman.
This cannot be metaphoric in relation to the Church of the Bride, because it includes the church of the Body, something that was not available prior to Pentecost.
It simply draws comparisons of Christ, from both the Gospels and also from the Epistles concerning that marriage relationship

22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
23: For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
24: Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26: That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27: That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
28: So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
29: For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
30: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
31: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
32: This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
33: Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

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azheis