justinithewriterguy Posted December 30, 2013 Group: Seeker Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 22 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/20/1982 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) I'm doing research for a book, and as part of this I am reading the Bible. It is my goal to understand the message as fully as possible. In pursuit of that goal, I am reaching out to a number of communities to ask about potential resources to help me in that understanding. I purchased the NIRV Bible, but will probably pick up a KJV as well to get the full picture. What resources do you suggest? I hope this is the right subforum for this question. Thank you very much for your time. Edit - I am still interested in any resources you may suggest, but I will now be using this thread to post updates from time to time discussing my reading of The Bible. Edited January 2, 2014 by justinithewriterguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm doing research for a book, and as part of this I am reading the Bible. It is my goal to understand the message as fully as possible. From this I take it you're not a christian. Do I have that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.22 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted December 31, 2013 Studying the bible takes a lifetime and nobody can get all there is in scripture during that time. What type of research are you doing? What questions are you trying to answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 764 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 7,626 Content Per Day: 1.80 Reputation: 1,559 Days Won: 44 Joined: 10/03/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm doing research for a book, and as part of this I am reading the Bible. It is my goal to understand the message as fully as possible. In pursuit of that goal, I am reaching out to a number of communities to ask about potential resources to help me in that understanding. I purchased the NIRV Bible, but will probably pick up a KJV as well to get the full picture. What resources do you suggest? I hope this is the right subforum for this question. Thank you very much for your time. Hey Justin, Welcome to the forums. A good Bible concordance and a Bible dictionary/commentary would be a good idea. If you are interested in reading the Bible in multiple versions this is a good resource: http://www.biblegateway.com/ What kind of book are you writing? Welcome again. God bless, GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DRS81 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm doing research for a book, and as part of this I am reading the Bible. It is my goal to understand the message as fully as possible. To understand scripture is to understand the spiritual connection between God and man. Just make sure that Jesus Christ is the center of your learning and teachings. It is vital when boarding the ship, Blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchool2 Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 701 Topics Per Day: 0.13 Content Count: 7,511 Content Per Day: 1.34 Reputation: 1,759 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/16/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/18/1955 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm doing research for a book, and as part of this I am reading the Bible. It is my goal to understand the message as fully as possible. In pursuit of that goal, I am reaching out to a number of communities to ask about potential resources to help me in that understanding.I purchased the NIRV Bible, but will probably pick up a KJV as well to get the full picture.What resources do you suggest? ...Doesn't that depend in part on the research you're doing that involves the Bible? BTW, what is the research?But to answer your query, an Amplified Bible for shades of meaning and/or a Parallel Bible with multiple translations of the same text on the same page should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwikphilly Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 96 Topic Count: 307 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 18,146 Content Per Day: 4.61 Reputation: 27,840 Days Won: 327 Joined: 08/03/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted December 31, 2013 Blessings Writer guy Praise & Glory to God ,welcome to Worthy................it really does not matter why you think you are here(lol)God has lead you here and He works in mysterious ways.....I am sure any one of us would be more than happy to answer any of your questions & help in any way we can,so feel free to ask. I would like to suggest a NKJV ,it is just easier reading for a first time reader without adding or subtracting to the Word of God (KJV).The Bible is the God inspired Word given to us (picture yourself, as you are a writer and you use a pen to write)....The men who wrote the Scriptures are "Gods pen"......The Bible is many Books,66....the best reading does not come by reading it cover to cover,start to finish...............the best Understanding comes from the Holy Spirit Basically we have two parts(the Old Testament & the New Testament)....I would like to take this opportunity to suggest that you begin reading the Word of God with the Book written by John....here you can meet Jesus and read about how much He loves you(yes,YOU<writer guy) and then you can move on from there into the other Gospels in the New Testament ......may I ask you to seek God ....have the mindset that you are looking For God & just know that the only way you can get to Him is through Jesus Christ The Bible is called the"Living Word"...it is no ordinary book....it is alive,Jesus is alive & HE IS GODS WORD......I know this may be hard to understand but if you meet Jesus He will explain it all-lol Seriously,I only ask that you keep an open heart & mind and begin in the Book of John.................Again,welcome....Jesus loves you &God Bless You With love,in Christ-Kwik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinithewriterguy Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Seeker Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 22 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/20/1982 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm doing research for a book, and as part of this I am reading the Bible. It is my goal to understand the message as fully as possible. From this I take it you're not a christian. Do I have that right? Yes, but I promise you there is no cynicism in my intentions. I come to you with an open heart and an open mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desi2007 Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,220 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 219 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/05/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/18/1966 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The Message Bible is a good book. And the Biblegateway is a really good tool to use with the bible online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinithewriterguy Posted December 31, 2013 Group: Seeker Followers: 1 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 22 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/20/1982 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Studying the bible takes a lifetime and nobody can get all there is in scripture during that time. What type of research are you doing? What questions are you trying to answer? I am seeking understanding and perspective. The book I intend to write will promote a greater understanding between all major world religions. I'm sure you have felt misunderstood or misrepresented at some point, and I think we all feel this way sometimes. I am seeking to explore this shared experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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