Timeline for Where do I start learning the Bible, as someone coming from a non-western background?
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| Dec 3 at 4:00 | answer | added | Ray Butterworth | timeline score: 0 | |
| Nov 28 at 20:58 | comment | added | jong ricafort | It is highly recommended that to easily understand the bible, one must enroll first in the School of Mary, as we will need the gift of wisdom to understand the bible to its fullness. Our Lady will train us to read the bible according to the understanding of Our Lady the Seat of Wisdom. And then, you read the "Four Senses of Scripture". And finally, read and read this great book titled "Love of Eternal Wisdom", and I assure you , you will arrive at knowing the True Jesus according to the eyes of the Theotokos, and not just by Bible Alone Pastors. Be wise. | |
| Nov 28 at 15:49 | comment | added | Wyrsa | Unlike protestants, (I'm eastern Orthodox) I strongly disagree with "just reading" the Bible. Guidance is very often required and is always offered by the church. It is easy to misunderstand something. Also Christians believe that demons are real, so they will try to trick you. This is one of the reasons why the church exists, to safeguard the faith and guide others. I believe you are wise to seek a Study Bible. Wisdom is from God. @OneFace It is still prudent to seek wisdom from others who have more spiritual experience. The Holy Spirit does what you say it does, but evil waits at the door... | |
| Nov 28 at 12:39 | answer | added | Wyrsa | timeline score: 1 | |
| Nov 28 at 0:19 | answer | added | ray grant | timeline score: 2 | |
| Mar 11 at 18:58 | comment | added | Sophie Clad | @OneFace thanks. I also like Bhagavad Gita | |
| Mar 7 at 3:37 | comment | added | Aleph-Gimel | You have some good answers here but not a lot addressing your question on Genesis 3:15. It is indeed metaphorical and prophetic according to many groups. You can do a search on it here to find some interpretations. Here's a direct link to get you started: christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/67121/… | |
| Mar 6 at 14:33 | comment | added | One Face | Bible is a fascinating book that unfolds itself as you read more. You do not need any external sources to explain the text, except for maybe the cultural background. You just need to keep reading. It will start speaking to you. Cause unlike other religious texts, the Bible is alive. It will unfold itself to you if you seek the truth sincerely. Just pray to God to help you understand and read | |
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| Mar 2 at 17:25 | history | edited | GratefulDisciple | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Feb 28 at 18:44 | vote | accept | Sophie Clad | ||
| Feb 28 at 18:44 | comment | added | Sophie Clad | @GratefulDisciple i am right now on genesis and i was reading that serpent and eve week fight. He will strike heels and she his head like that. I want to know if there is any spiritual metaphor here or am i missing something ? These kind of doubts i have | |
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| Feb 28 at 17:45 | answer | added | GratefulDisciple | timeline score: 2 | |
| Feb 28 at 17:32 | comment | added | GratefulDisciple | If you already have the Thomas Nelson KVJ Study Bible (is this what you have?), can you be more specific in the question why that book fails to provide you with context? I think your question as it is phrased now is too general. | |
| Feb 28 at 17:21 | history | edited | GratefulDisciple | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Feb 28 at 16:44 | answer | added | Maverick | timeline score: 2 | |
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| Feb 28 at 7:51 | comment | added | Nigel J | Welcome to SE-C. Please take the Tour and the Help (below) regarding the purpose and the functioning of the site. My own personal suggestion is to start at Genesis and at Matthew (maybe morning and evening, or whenever suitable). Reading this way, one will read the New Testament (Matthew to Revelation) three times for every single reading of the Old Testament (Genesis to Malachi). I suggest reading the Authorised, King James Version. And I wish you well in your venture. Up-voted +1. | |
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| S Feb 28 at 7:02 | history | asked | Sophie Clad | CC BY-SA 4.0 |