Diving into God’s Word
The Bible is #1 in historical texts with the most manuscripts available that verify what was written is actually what we have today. When this text is translated into English, there are various versions which seek to provide literal “word-for-word”, intent “thought-for-thought”, or a paraphrase for dramatic emphasis. You can see this in the Bible Translation Comparison below. Here at Christian Resources we want to point you to solid translations that are closer to word-for-word of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts. Check out more resources on Why we can trust the Bible and the best place to start reading below.
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Recommended Translations
Legacy Standard Bible (LSB)
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
English Standard Version (ESV)
King James Version (KJV) / New King James Vesion (NKJV)
Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
Can We Trust the Bible?
Watch, listen, and read below for some helpful answers to this question.
Reliability – Is it Accurate?
The Gospels ―Matthew, Mark, Luke, John―are four accounts of Jesus’s life and teachings while on earth. But should we accept them as historically accurate? What evidence is there that the recorded events actually happened?
Canon – How was it put together?
Inerrancy – Is this really God’s Word?
Where to Begin?
If you are new to reading the Bible, we recommend starting with the New Testament Letters below. Use one of the recommended bible translations, or click on the links to read from an online resource. After these, start at the beginning in Genesis and work your way through to Revelation.
Remember: The the whole Bible points to one person… Jesus Christ!
Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
John
In Christ Alone
John 3:16
[16] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (ESV)
Ephesians
By Grace Alone
Ephesians 2:4–5
[4] But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, [5] even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. (ESV)
Romans
Through Faith Alone
Romans 5:1–2
[1] Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. [2] Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (ESV)
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