Is the Bible important for you?
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The Bible is the instructions given by God for us through his Holy Spirit who wrote it through men.  So, yes, it is VERY important for me, and all other Christians.  It gives us instructions on how to live our lives, what is wrong and what is right, and, most importantly, teaches us about God's gift to us - Salvation.\n\n2 Timothy 3:16\n  \n    "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness."   (NIV)
303705
More important than lets say an atheist or agnostic would believe to be so.  Less important as hardcore christians and other bible pushers would tend to believe it is at the same time...
1155417
I don't know. However, seeing that most Christians read and study the bible, including the Old Testament, even if they don't still follow it, it's still important to them, and so is it's main subject, the Jews. I believe that even if they don't consider the Israelis god's chosen people anymore, they still consider them important in some way.
334730
you believe the Bible, right?........This is the rest of it.
647370
I was raised a Baptist and studied religion for the better part of my young adult life.\n\nIt is all a matter of what you choose to believe, so it doesn't matter. What other people claim the bible means is totally irrelevant since it only means whatever you think it means.\n\nI'm an atheist, but I'm well versed in the bible and religion, so believe whatever you will because ultimately, it does not matter to anyone but you.
777415
that depend on how you believe in the bible.
1174907
well I dont just read it through, I go by passages and I use a Student Bible becuase it has followups and questions to help you understand. I usually tell people to study the bible, not read it. I either read random passages or I look in the back where it says like "if you are worried read this, or if you  are losing faith read this". It often helps to read it according to your mood like when you are going through something. Otherwise just start with the New Testament, its usually the easiest :) Good luck and happy reading :)
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It most certainly can! All that was said in the Bible can still be applied today. Some things did change from the Old to the New Testament, but both are still very much valid. The Bible is our guide to life! Read it, study it, meditate on it! I guarantee you will grow from it! God bless!
365862
Check the BIBLE, it might be in there.
1053398
yes, however, the bible doesn't tell you everything. its been changed many times that there are barely any more truths left in it, no offense. i suggest you read the translation of the quran. its interesting, try it
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Here are my opinions:  First, I think it is important to read Scripture and ask God to reveal what he wants you to learn. But I also have gained a great deal by the many scholars who have studied and written about the Word.\n\nI am a big, big fan of Andrew Murray. He was a pastor, missionary, teacher, and the author of more than 240 books. His writings are very deep and he it totally Bible-centered. You can read some of his books online and download them FREE since they are past the copywrite date. \n\nIf you REALLY want to go deep, study from The Holiest of All, which is a verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews. This one is not available online but you can order it. Another one that is very powerful is “The Blood of Christ.” It changed my life and helped me understand the amazing accomplishments the Christ’s blood made possible. \n\nI wish every Christian would read The Blood of Christ by Andrew Murray.
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Before I became a born again Christian, I was in your shoes. The bible made zero sense to me. I would read it, and could not remember what I read, nor see the importance of the "dusty old book" However, the only way you will be able to understand it is if you accept Christ into your heart. To do this you must be convinced that God exists, then you must have Him dealing with your heart (which I think He is given your concern about not understanding the bible) Then when this comes to light you will see your need of a Savior due to your lacking in the eyes of God.\n\nBleesed be unto you to harken unto this call.
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Yes, because it is "living"...It has a life, and is a living thing, therefore it always speaks to us. Haven't you noticed the way certain passages will almost "jump out" at you from the page? I honestly believe that the Bible is the foundation for our lives.
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check your bible for answers
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which bible do u mean? I think u people have got many bibles...and y would u care about the "number" while nobody cares about following the bible by NOT committing this deadly sin (adultery)
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Yes it may be special to some but not to all.\nI think a Dictionary would be sold and read more often then a bible but I could be wrong.\nNot everyone is a believer in the Bible. \nAfter all we believe in what we must. \nThat's why, we where all born with free will.\nTo have an open mind I think God would appreciate it more then someone that closed down to one book and lived their life by that book.\nAnd with the amount of hypocrites in the world that is enough to turn people away from the Holy Bible\n\nWe are all here to experience and develop ourselves.\n\nLove & Blessings \nMilly
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Central, no. Inclusive, yes. The Bible gives us many guidelines (food and health laws) to start with. God's word teaches us to love and respect all His creation. That in itself should give anyone pause to think before acting and to take responsibility for his/her own actions. Self respect should lead us, as well, to keep our environment clean for health. Considering specific species saving or not - a complex issue by itself, beyond my time alloted for this venue.