thanks for the link and oh yes, I definitely have faith in God and Jesus:) just trying to find my way around the Bible/chatting with you guys as I go.
so far, studying the NT first makes the most sense to me.
to find out what Jesus said, and go from there.
so i know I need to read all the books of the Bible, but want to study only the 'words of Jesus' first to get the main idea.
that being said, and from what I can remember from Catholic Church, the Jesus I'm reading about is a lot different than what I was taught.
Purge your mind of what ever the catholics taught. I am not being hateful, I am not discriminatory, I am simply trying to show you what it took me many years to discover. Understand, the catholics are in it for the catholics, not for you.
First read the Gospel of John all the way through. It is very important that it is the King James Version (hear the heretics screeching.) These are the most beautiful words that have ever been written.
no offense taken, I've always understood Catholicism has some 'issues'. would question the priest when I was a young child, that didn't go over too well.
and yes, I'll start focusing on John. have heard good things about the book, thanks for the link:)
thanks for the link and oh yes, I definitely have faith in God and Jesus:) just trying to find my way around the Bible/chatting with you guys as I go.
so far, studying the NT first makes the most sense to me.
to find out what Jesus said, and go from there.
so i know I need to read all the books of the Bible, but want to study only the 'words of Jesus' first to get the main idea.
that being said, and from what I can remember from Catholic Church, the Jesus I'm reading about is a lot different than what I was taught.
Purge your mind of what ever the catholics taught. I am not being hateful, I am not discriminatory, I am simply trying to show you what it took me many years to discover. Understand, the catholics are in it for the catholics, not for you.
First read the Gospel of John all the way through. It is very important that it is the King James Version (hear the heretics screeching.) These are the most beautiful words that have ever been written.
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/John-Chapter-1/
I promise you that God will lead you to where you need to go, after this. Believe in Him, trust in Him, follow Him.
Matthew 11 KJV
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
no offense taken, I've always understood Catholicism has some 'issues'. would question the priest when I was a young child, that didn't go over too well.
and yes, I'll start focusing on John. have heard good things about the book, thanks for the link:)