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• How do I read and understand the Bible

  A good commentary Bible will help. They will have comments at the bottom of the pages to explain some of the more difficult passages. My two favorites are "The Life Application Bible" (Amazon) and "The John MacArthur Study Bible (gty.org). I own both and they have both helped me a lot in biblical understanding. Source: 5 months ago

• What kind of bible should I get?

  NKJV and ESV are very popular. I would suggest a commentary Bible that will have comments at the bottom of the pages to explain the more difficult passages in the Bible. There are many you can choose from but the only two I am familiar with are "The Life Application Bible" (Amazon) and "The John MacAuthur Study Bible" (gty.org). Both are available in several different translations. Source: 10 months ago

• Need some advice

  Lastly, there are a lot of good preachers that you can listen to on your mobile device or computer. Guys like Adrian Rogers (lwf.org), David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org), Jeff Shreve (fromhisheart.org) and John MacAuthur (gty.org). These are pastors that I have been listening to for many years so I know they teach sound biblical truth. Source: 10 months ago

• Iam scared god has abandoned me

  Third, if you are not going to church, then you need to. Sermons from a good Bible teaching preacher can really have an impact on you. I am fortunate to have a really good Bible teaching preacher at my own church but I don't stop there. I listen to other preachers on TV, on the radio, and over the internet during the week. Some of my favorites are David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org), Jeff Shreve... Source: 11 months ago

• Where do I start to move towards Christ?

  As already mentioned, there are some good commentary Bibles that will have notes at the bottom of the pages that explain some of the more difficult passages. My two favorites are "The Life Application Bible" (Amazon) and "The John MacAuthur Study Bible" (gty.org). You can also log in and watch sermons on line. I do not want this to replace you going to a local church, I believe fellowship with like-minded... Source: 11 months ago

• I’m so terrified of hell

  So, again, read your Bible. Pray, get involved in a church, and get involved with like-minded believers. And if you are like me who likes to listen to sermons on my phone, check out preachers like David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org), John MacAuthur (gty.org), Adrian Rogers (lfw.org) or Jeff Shreve (fromhisheart.org). These are pastors I have been listening to for many years so I know what they teach is Biblical. Source: 11 months ago

• Bible Version

  I also suggest a good commentary Bible. Commentary Bibles will have explanations at the bottom of the page explaining some of the more difficult passages. There are many commentary Bibles but the only two that I have personally read are "The Life Application Bible" (Amazon) and "The John MacAuthur Study Bible" (gty.org). I have been reading John's commentary Bible for about 30 years now. Source: 11 months ago

• Guidance

  The best way to learn about God is to read his written word. I would suggest a good commentary Bible. Commentary Bibles have notes at the bottom of the pages that explain the more difficult passages. My two favorites are "The Life Application Bible" (Amazon) and "The John MacAuthur Study Bible" (gty.org). Get one, start in the New Testament, and just read. You might not understand everything, but if you let... Source: 11 months ago

• How to become a christian?

  As for Bibles, there are a lot of apps out there but if you have the opportunity to listen to preachers on line, here are a few good ones. John MacAuthur (gty.org), David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org), Jeff Shreve (fromhisheart.org) and Adrian Rogers (lfw.org). I have been a Christian for over 40 years and have listened to some of these preachers for over 30 years so I know that they are good teachers that will... Source: 11 months ago

• Is it common for converted christians to sometimes miss the "old days" when they weren't believers?

  I spend most every night before going to bed listening to preachers on different apps on my phone. Guys like John MacAuthur (gty.org), Adrian Rogers (lwf.org) and Jeff Shreeves (fromhisheart.org). Great preachers and a great way to "renew my mind" after spending a whole day in this sinful world. Source: 11 months ago

• Is this a good source to study the bible?

  But since you are a new believer, I would suggest a commentary Bible because they will have explanations at the bottom of the pages to help explain some of the more difficult passages. I would recommend "The Life Application Bible" (Amazon) or "The John MacAuthor Study Bible" (gty.org). I own both and find them very helpful. I am sure there are other commentary Bibles but I have not personally read them so am... Source: 12 months ago

• Went to church today and was kinda freaked out.

  I encourge you to start to read your Bible, there's a lot to learn about God. If you are having trouble understanding it, get yourself a good commentary Bible, they will have explanations at the bottom of the pages to help you understand the more difficult passages. My two favorites are "The Life Application Bible (Amazon) and "The John MacAuthur Study Bible" (gty.org). And don't forget to pray, Satan will not... Source: 12 months ago

• Looking for advise and resources to learn more about Christianity.

  There are a lot of good pastors on line that you can listen to. John MacAuthur (gty.org), Adrian Rogers (lwf.org), David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org), and Jeff Shreeve (fromhisheart.org). You can download sermons, listen to podcasts, and get daily scripture readings most of these pastors. I have been listening to all of these gentlemen for many, many, years so I know they teach the truth when it comes to the... Source: about 1 year ago

• Condemned at 29

  Judging by the rest of your statement, you sound pretty reptentant of your past actions, which is the first step to forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 says this "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.". You just have to trust God in this, the only person who is holding you guilty now is yourself. Just confess and move on... Read your Bible,... Source: about 1 year ago

• Need guidance

  Your only course of action is to start the journy back to God. Like the prodigal son, it takes an effort on our part. Read your Bible, pray. Romans 12:1 says "we are to renew our minds daily" so that we are not fooled by Satan's lies. If you cannot attend a church, then look for services on line. There a lot of good preachers that I listen to almost every morning before work. Preachers like John MacArthur... Source: about 1 year ago

• I am new to Christianity. What do I read first?

  I would suggest a good commentary Bible like "The John MacAuthor Study Bible (gty.org) or The Life Application Bible (Amazon). Both Bibles will have commentaries at the bottom of the pages to help explain the meaning of certain passages. ESV, NIV, and NKJW are all good translations, the ESV being the latest and most accurate. Source: about 1 year ago

• Why does God never let me win

  Also, find a good Bible teaching church and attend regulary. It helps to associate with like-minded believers. If you cannot go to church, there are a lot of good semons on line. Teachers like Adrian Rogers (lfw.org), Grace to you (gty.org), and David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org). These are just a few of the preachers that I listen to often and have for many years so I know that they will not lead you in the... Source: about 1 year ago

• Help me go on the right path

  Do you have the ability to purchase a Bible through the internet? If so, I would suggest you get a good study Bible, one that will have notes at the bottom of the page to help you understand what you are reading. My two favorites are the John MacAuthur Study Bible (gty.org) or The Life Application Bible (Amazon). The best way to learn what Christianity is about is to read it first hand. Source: about 1 year ago

• Am i a Christian?

  There are also a lot of good preachers that you can listen to on your phone or other streaming devices. Guys like John MacAuthur (gty.org), Adrian Rogers (lwf.org), and David Jeremiah (davidjeremiah.org). I have listened to these pastors for many years and I know that they will not steer you wrong. Source: about 1 year ago

• Coming from a dysfunctional family… I’m so lost

  Keep strong in the faith. Read your Bible, find a good church to get connected with. One of the ways I stay strong is listening to sermons on my phone every night before going to bed. My favorite is a a pastor named John MacAuthur and he has an app called Grace to You (gty.org). When you open the app, go to the "stream" button. It streams sermons from the book of Matthew all the way to Revelation, 24/7. ... Source: about 1 year ago

• I want to read the bible in modern easy to understand english?

  And while you are at it, get a good study Bible. They will have comments at the bottom of the pages that will help explain some of the more difficult passages. I would recommend the Life Application Bible (Amazon) or the John MacAuthur Study Bible (gty.org). ESV, NKJV are both good translations... Source: about 1 year ago