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New or oldt testament firs

  • 28-06-2008 5:13pm
    #1
    Xhristy
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    Which should be read first 5 votes

    New Testament.
    0% 0 votes
    Old Testament.
    60% 3 votes
    It doesn't really matter!
    40% 2 votes


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  • #2
    philologos
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    I read from Genesis through to Revelations. I found it made sense to do it from the start of divine revelation until the end.


  • #3
    wolfsbane
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    Xhristy wrote: »
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    The New Testament gives the clearest, fullest picture. The Old Testament is equally God's word and is important to understanding the New Testament, but I would start with John's Gospel at least, before going back to the OT.

    Christ is the focus of all the Bible, and the Gospel of John speaks primarily of Him and the work He came to accomplish. I believe it will help set things in focus for you before you read through how God brought us to that point.


  • #4
    PDN
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    Yes, I would advise you to read Mark's Gospel or John's Gospel first, then the rest of the New Testament, then the Old Testament.

    I love reading history, but I always find the history makes more sense if I already have an idea of what the present is like. For example, I recently read Martin Meredith's wonderful book The State of Africa. Because I am a regular visitor to Africa and follow African news & current affairs closely, I often found myself saying things like, "Ah! So that's why Nigerians feel that way." In the same way the Old Testament makes so much more sense if you know what it's leading up to.


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