It entertains you, it offers you guidance, it touches you, its there when you need it. I often go back to this one chapter in the new testament. To answer your final question, it is because it is good not entertaining, but good for you. While he quoted most often from the book of psalms, he also quoted from many other books. My 5 favorite bible translations with reading levels for. But id also suspect that its the least read of the four gospels. The first is that it is written by john, also known as the disciple whom jesus loved. These pages are beautifully designed with an elegant botanical theme, making this book perfect for displaying in your home.
Elvis presleys notes show he probably read this book of. I think it isnt possible to really understand the psalms until youve sufferedand then there is no other part of the bible tha. Brett buckner is an independent correspondent and can be. Unsurprisingly, the most popular book of all time has an interesting history. My alltime favorite part of blogging is 100% the connections that can be made. With thousands of translations, over forty original authors, and a two millennium history, lets take a look at the trails, tribulations, changes, and status of the worlds most popular book. Now, ive no doubt that mark is read much more widely than most of the books in the bible. In a january speech to the christian students at liberty university, trump further eroded his scriptural bona fides when he said, 2 corinthians, 3. A look at bible gateways usage data confirms that the book of psalms tops the list of the.
The most popular book of all time christian universities online. Heres kranzs list of the ten most popular books according to bible gateway usage. The book of psalms easily wins, probably because it is both the longest book in the bible 150 chapters and it covers every human emotion and every circumstance in life. The book of psalms easily wins, probably because it is both the longest book in the bible 150 chapters and it covers every. Taking all groups of christians into consideration, one can say without mincing words that the most common favorite book of the bible is the book of psalms. In august 2015, donald trump said the bible was his favorite book, but then he couldnt name his favorite verse. For the purposes of this post, least popular leastread book of the bible on. The most popular psalms in the bible ranked and categorized. Psalm books astronomical price eclipses lunar bible sale updated americas oldest book is now also the worlds most expensive. Does your favorite book make this list of the 10 most popular books of the bible. Its easytouse and offers a translation of the bible in different languages. In my new testament class we talked about our favorite book of the bible.
If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. The bible is packed with so many profound verses, relevant truth and so much more, its hard to single out just a few. The youversion bible app is one of the most popular bible apps out there. I would have to say it is likely my favorite chapter in the entire bible.
I love the intimacy that john and jesus shared as brothers. I love it for many reasons, but here are two of them. If youre going to say this is your favorite book, you might as well tell the truth. Since you have already tasted the goodness and kindness of the lord. In this aspect, i am in full agreement although i do not claim that the bible is my favorite book, it is certainly the most important that i have ever read. For those who love books, its natural to wonder about what the most popular book of all time might be. This is the page that encourages people to know more about what the bible holds. Thru the bible gospel of john the gospel of john, a.
And the book of esther, ive been learning more about that lately, it is an incredible book and one that is often misunderstood, or ignored. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. Trump offers revealingly bad answers about the good book. Since im a bit of a bible junkie, picking one is a bit of a challenge.
Vernon mcgee lead you through the entire book in these 21 summaries from thru the bibles tried and trusted five year study. His favorite book, from what it looks like, was the book of psalms, she shared. David penned half of them, and the rest were written by temple worship leaders like the sons of asaph, wise men like solomon, and some unknown poets like. Some books of the bible are a lot more popular than others. Eight months later, the republican frontrunner can cite his favorite versebut. Psalms is the mostread book of the bible, and its the one jesus quotes most often. Deuteronomy comes in second for the book most often quoted, with isaiah and exodus ranking third and fourth respectively. The most popular book of all time christian universities. Many of the bibles most beloved and quoted chapters are from the old testament book of psalms. The book of psalms is a collection of 150 songs and poems written to god. Holy bible do you have a favorite book of the bible or. Be encouraged by the promises the book of revelation brings. This might be a no brainer, but ive honestly never read the ot and i dont know why. The 5 most popular bible verses in america christian.
Your daily bible verse april 5 from your daily bible verse. Even for the nonchristians, it is important to read the bible. My ten favorite new testament passages bible study with. For many people coming up with their 10 favorite new testament passages is a lot easier than coming up with their 10 favorite old testament passages.
So ive decided recently to come back to christianity and decided to read the bible from beginning to end. Goes after the hypocrites, articulates the new covenant and the old laws relationship thereto, upholds the regenerative nature of baptism. I recently wrote about why obadiah is the least popular book of the bible, but you guys deserve more than that. The bible is the most influential book in american history and contemporary american life. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals. Which old testament book did jesus quote most often. Bible most owned, least read book in history ledgerenquirer. I have met some of the most beautiful people through instagram.
This new book offers scriptural passages, christian top ten posts of 20 to love, honor and vacuum 1. The second reason is for how the book starts in the first 5 verses. In this slideshow, youll find the beloved verses of psalm 121 and psalm 91, as well as bible verses you may be less familiar with. The most popular bible verses from 1 peter found 105 verses 1 peter 2. My ten favorite new testament passages my 10 favorite new testament passages. The 10 least popular books of the bible infographic. Because in the book of psalms theres a lot of notations and writings in there, which makes sense because its a.
The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london. For the lord, your god is with you wherever you go. As you open a favorite book, youre instantly transported into a story that, for at least a little while, becomes a whole new world to inhabit and explore. It addresses inward, private thoughts and feelings, as well as outward, publicly expressed words and actions. Books in the bible 39 in the old testament 27 in the new testament new testament. The bible is your favorite book, and no amount of santa claus.
Ecclesiastes the most ancient work of existentialism, revealing the domain in which to find the correct schema of value and meaning. What is the most common favorite book of the bible. This is usually because they are more familiar with the new testament. The bible is the most influential book that any christian will ever read.
Books in the bible 39 in the old testament 27 in the new testament new. The gospel of john, a favorite book of the bible, gives us the story behind the stories of the gospels. Holy bible do you have a favorite book of the bible or scripture. Psalms matthew john romans proverbs genesis luke 1 corinthians isaiah acts. The worlds most popular bible verses, according to 200 mi. Why revelation is the most encouraging book in the bible. I dont know if we should choose favorites but it is kind of fun to try to do so in the sense of which chapter in the book do you find to be the most profound and lifechanging within the scriptures. The 10 most popular books of the bible bible gateway blog. It took mainstream philosophy until the 20th century to catch up.
Not to shortchange the others but these have particular personal meaning to me. One of the most common questions i get asked is, what is your favorite bible translation. This is a wonderful gift or selfpurchase for most any occasion for enjoying the. However, i can say that of all the various books of the bible, old and new testament, the letter to the hebrews was by far one of the most influential books in my. There are certain books of the bible that we need to read over and over. My favorite book of the bible, it allows you to meet jesus at a more personal level. Youve seen the 10 most popular books of the bible, now lets look at the 10 least popular books of the bible. Nahum, zephaniah, philemon, second letter of john, and third letter of john. Though it is one of easiest books to read, john is also one of the most profound books to understand.
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