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What is a good book of the bible to study for a new christian?

I have a close friend who recently became a christian who has a little bit of knowledge of the bible and we have started to do bible studies together. I can't decide if we should study Jesus life or some of paul's letters first. Which book of the bible do you think would be the best to start off with and why?

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    lol not to be rude... You find just racism.. Killing.. Rapes.. Brother fking sister father having sex with daughters and God picking only one people his cration..hmm and u will see god is like human who walk with man and can appear any time in human form.. When I read bible king James version.. I was disappointed the fact that people do belive this..

    Source(s): Been studying religions since age 5 but bible is the most corrupt book I ever came across..I rather be an atheist then believing on God who live on this earth..
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    The Gospel of John is recommended as the ideal place to start reading. It chronicles the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus, and John himself mentions that he recorded these events so that others would believe in Jesus. After John, continue on with Acts which tells the story of the early church and it's growth. Then, I'd recommend just reading through the epistles and finish the New Testament. The epistles will give great teaching on how to live the Christian life, it explains in great detail the significance of Jesus death and resurrection, and it provides comfort and encouragement for our daily challenges.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    The best books to begin with for a new Christian are the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). They all teach about Jesus and who He is, His commands that we are to follow, and His promises to all His followers. The other two books in the Bible I would recommend for Bible study are the Psalms and Proverbs. The book of Psalms teaches about humility toward God and about following God's Word and the Proverbs teach about knowing the difference between wisdom and foolishness.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    John

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  • 10 years ago

    God said

    King James Version

    Jeremiah 6:16

    Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ASK for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

    find the Person that will answer all of your question about the God and the bible.. remember that the answer should come from the bible not from the preacher or person. in order to see this person the bible said

    King James Version

    I John 4:1

    Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

    you have to try them ask question because this is the commandment of the Lord.

    Me i cannot answer question about the bible but I know who can please visit their website

    www.theoldpath.tv.

    www.mcgi.org

    http://www.mcgi.org/watch/qa/ watch the question and answer portion.

    or watch his video on youtube.com

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvgBDHjyyzE New York bible exposition 1 of 19.

    Thanks and God Bless you.

    Source(s): www.theoldpath.tv. www.mcgi.org www.emtekdoorknob.net
  • ?
    Lv 5
    10 years ago

    Matthew, Mark, Luke and John is the best place to start. Also read Proverbs and Psalms. I will include some guides for you so you can print them out. (See Links Below) They can be very useful as you study especially if you want to set goals for yourself as you read. You can read 1-5 chapters a day depending on how much time you want to put into your study? I have also included a bible study tools as well so have a look and see what fits your own schedule. (See Links Below)

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  • 10 years ago

    If you study all that pertains to salvation in the NT before being converted to Christ.....you would not be asking what to study next.

    It is obvious you did not study the bible to see what God has to say about what you need to do to be saved/ born again. If you were not biblically baptized then your salvation is invalid to God.

    If we want to become christians according to God's Word then we have to do so stricly by the bible.

    Your baptism has to follow Jesus' example in the bible.

    Source(s): bible
  • 10 years ago

    The gospel of John is often recommended for new Christians to learn all that Jesus did and said.

  • Rudy
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    Because it is the life of Jesus, the gospel is the most important book and st Mark's is the shortest.

  • 10 years ago

    Well, reading it from the beginning is good but starting off with Jesus is a good way to go...

    Rob, good answer, the Bible is what we all need.

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