Originally posted by redbaronsYou may have gotten further than I did in my teens when I first voluntarily opened up to the middle of the book of Isaiah and read a few passages.
It was a bit like lord of the rings I couldn't get past chapter 1
That was the first attempt. Now many years latter its an ocean of wisdom that I can sail in.
Spiritual life grows with spiritual appetite.
The Bible definitely feeds something deep in me that no other writing feeds the same way.
I can say with the prophet Jeremiah (I'll give you a few translations of that precious verse Jeremiah 15:16 ) -
New Living Translation
When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God of Heaven's Armies.
English Standard Version
Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts.
New American Standard Bible
Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.
King James Bible
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
Originally posted by RJHindsBefore I sit down and honestly read the bible (with commentaries) how do I know I've got
On those things that do not make sense to you, I recommend you read commentaries that explain what is meant for the simple minded.
the right ones? In fact, how do you know you've got the right interpretations? Seems to
me that you christians can't even agree amongst yourselves as to what is meant by this or
that biblical story.
C Hess,
Will you just go ahead and tell us what you believe in the bible and about the God of the bible. Don't joke around. Tell us like you really think. However, you can add a respect for God into your declarations so that you don't bring on judgement to yourself for disrespect of God.
Originally posted by C HessYou don't. Just keep checking until it makes sense.
Before I sit down and honestly read the bible (with commentaries) how do I know I've got
the right ones? In fact, how do you know you've got the right interpretations? Seems to
me that you christians can't even agree amongst yourselves as to what is meant by this or
that biblical story.