Two most important books of the Bible?

[rrford]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

then you would know he taught salvation as relationship CS.

But relationship is not a given. It starts somewhere. Hello, Acts 2:38.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

If you HAD to choose just 2 books from the Bible, one from each Testament what would they be and why.

Depends on the purpose for choosing just 2.

If the choosing was based on the books I love the most it would be very very difficult to choose only two. Certainly at the top of the list would be Isaiah from the OT. And from the NT I love James, and 1,2,3rd John. I know they're not deep or lengthy but they are very rich I think.

If the purpose for choosing only 2 was out of necessity - and I could have no others then I have to think more on that. Still haven't come to a conclusion.

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Depends on the purpose for choosing just 2.

If the choosing was based on the books I love the most it would be very very difficult to choose only two. Certainly at the top of the list would be Isaiah from the OT. And from the NT I love James, and 1,2,3rd John. I know they're not deep or lengthy but they are very rich I think.

If the purpose for choosing only 2 was out of necessity - and I could have no others then I have to think more on that. Still haven't come to a conclusion.

I totally agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Depends on the purpose for choosing just 2.

If the choosing was based on the books I love the most it would be very very difficult to choose only two. Certainly at the top of the list would be Isaiah from the OT. And from the NT I love James, and 1,2,3rd John. I know they're not deep or lengthy but they are very rich I think.

If the purpose for choosing only 2 was out of necessity - and I could have no others then I have to think more on that. Still haven't come to a conclusion.

What I should have said is two books, one from each Testament that represent the message of Scripture in as complete a form as possible. That's why I chose Genesis(protoevangelion ) as it tells how we've got to where we are and one of the gospels, probably John, to show how Christ is THE answer.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Calling Acts 2:38 "The Holy Grail" is mockery and slander.

Comparing Peter to Monty Python isn't my idea of "plenty of intelligence."

CS ... I never called Acts 2:38 the Holy Grail but questioned some that perceive it to be .... And never compared Peter to Monty Python ... you must have me confused me with someone else.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

CS ... I never called Acts 2:38 the Holy Grail but questioned some that perceive it to be .... And never compared Peter to Monty Python ... you must have me confused me with someone else.

right! you accused me of preceiving it as the Holy Grail. did you not even begin to look at my other posts in this thread? you still have not answerd any of the questions I asked.

[Newman]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

If you HAD to choose just 2 books from the Bible, one from each Testament what would they be and why.

I would choose Proverbs because it is a recipe for success and successful relationships in this life and Acts because it demonstrates how our lives (and world history) have been forever altered by the cross.

If I could sneak in a third book; it would be 1 Corinthians! (Because it shows how to influence people and demonstrates charity in practice).

Judith still rocks and of course .... Titus Why you say because it rolls of the tongue nicely

[Nahum]

My favorite OT book is Nehemiah. Lots of excitement and always working and building in it. Powerful story of restoration.

I love prophecy, so my favorite NT book to read and study is Revelation.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Newman

I would choose Proverbs because it is a recipe for success and successful relationships in this life and Acts because it demonstrates how our lives (and world history) have been forever altered by the cross.

If I could sneak in a third book; it would be 1 Corinthians! (Because it shows how to influence people and demonstrates charity in practice).

I agree Proverbs is an excellent read. And should read it daily.