One of our greatest desires at Inside Out is for you to be hooked on reading the Bible, God's Love-letter. Here are a few ideas to help you on your way:

1. Where can I get a Bible?

2. What kinds of Bibles are there?

Any Bible written in English has been translated from the languages of the original writers (Hebrew and Greek). Some English translations are easier to read than others. The following is a list of common translations listed (in our opinion) in the order of their difficulty to read: King James Version (KJV); Revised Standard Version (RSV); New American Standard Bible (NASB); New International Version (NIV); New Century Version (NCV); New Living Translation (NLT). Most of our teaching utilizes the NIV. Once you have a Bible, you'll want to know . . .

3. Where do I start reading?

A lot of people try to read their Bible from cover to cover. Few make it all the way through. One reason this is difficult is because the books of the Bible are not arranged so that one book always leads directly to the next. Trust us on this one, upon further study, you'll discover what we mean.

If you want to get a good overview, start by reading the gospel of John (New Testament) and then Genesis (Old Testament). By reading these two books, you get an overview of the life of Jesus and the big picture of God's creation and our human condition.

If you have any questions about getting a Bible, or anything else, call or email jamesyutzy@carlislebic.org.

Praying for your growth!

Inside Out Staff