The Most Important Chapters Of The Bible To Read

The Bible is considered to be the foundation of our Christian faith. It is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament, which comprises the books of the Hebrew Bible, and the New Testament, which contains the teachings and life of Jesus Christ. Within these two parts, there are many chapters that are considered to be essential to understanding the Christian faith. Here are the chapters that I feel are essential reading and quite possibly the most important in the entire Bible. 

Genesis 1 – The Creation Account

Genesis 1 is the first chapter in the Bible and it tells of how God created the heavens and earth. As you read this chapter you are introduced to the historical record of an Almighty Creator. The very words “In the beginning” sets the stage of how God created something from nothing and as you read on you begin to understand that there is One who is in control and who set all things in motion

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Luke 1 & 2: Jesus Christ Is Born

In Luke 1, we learn about the birth of John the Baptist and the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. In chapter 2, Luke summarizes Jesus' birth and the arrival of shepherds directed by angels. These two chapters describe the pregnancy of Mary and the circumstances surrounding the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, here on earth.​

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John 1: Who Is Jesus And Why Was He Here

As a new Christian, this might be the best book to start at when you want to read the Bible. It is written by the Apostle John and it speaks of the person of Jesus and how you can know Him. The very first chapter begins with the exact same words as Genesis 1 “In the beginning”. We are told that Jesus (the Word) was present in the beginning  just as was the “Spirit” that moved upon the face of the waters. We see here that Jesus is God and left his throne in heaven to live as a man on earth.

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Exodus 20 – The Ten Commandments

I think this is the second most popular chapter in the Bible. Exodus 20 tells of how Moses stood before the Lord on the mountain and received the 10 most important commands from God. He then took it to the people that he was leading to the Promised Land. In this episode, we will discuss each and how they still impact our lives today. ​

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Genesis 2-3: The Reason Why Life Is Hard

Genesis 2 concludes the description of God's week of creation and then zooms in on the creation of man, his work, his perfect environment, and the creation of woman as his helper and wife. It is our last glimpse of the world before it is ravaged by human sin and death. Genesis 3 tells us about how sin entered the world. It also shows you how sin enters your life. Adam and Eve chose to do what they knew was wrong. They chose themselves over God, and by doing that, they damaged themselves.

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Romans 3: Judgment, Justice and Faith

Paul's message in Romans 3 is that no one (Jew or Gentile) lives a perfect life, all are sinners, and no one will be justified or declared righteous simply by observing the law. Instead, under the new covenant, Christ died to pay the penalty for our sins, and those who put their faith and trust in Him will be declared righteous.

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Isaiah 53: The Atonement Of Jesus Chris

Isaiah 53 is a prophetic commentary on how Jesus engineers His own death on the cross to pay the death penalty due for our sins. No where in all the Old Testament is it so plainly and fully prophesied, that Christ ought to suffer and then to enter into his glory, as in this chapter.

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Hebrews 11: Examples Of Faith And Obedienc

We all love reading inspirational stories. Hebrews 11 is a chapter that summarizes many great stories from the past. Some stories are given with great detail while others are briefly mentioned. It is a wonderful Bible study to go back into the previous books of the Bible to read about the different people mentioned in Hebrews 11.

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Matthew 5 – 7: The Sermon On The Mount

In Matthew 5, Jesus began His Sermon on the Mount by teaching the Beatitudes. He declared that the law of Moses was fulfilled and taught the righteous way of life that leads to becoming perfect like Heavenly Father. There are three major biblical themes in Matthew chapter 6, which are the kingdom of God, God's providential care and spiritual acts/acts of righteousness. The three are seen throughout the chapter and other times in the teaching of Jesus, especially kingdom of God, which is a common theme throughout the Gospels. Matthew 7 continues and concludes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Here, Jesus promises radical attentiveness, from God, to the prayers of His children. Every one of God's children who asks will receive. Those who seek from God will find. To those who knock, God will open the door. This applies to concepts like prayer, from a believer

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Daniel 6: No One Can Match The Power Of God

Daniel 6, discusses the famous Bible story of Daniel and the lions’ den. It is more than a simple account of God’s deliverance. It also shows that no one is a match for the one true God.

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Romans 8: The Greatest Chapter Of The Bible

Romans 8 is one of the most powerful and popular chapters in all the Bible. In it, Paul describes with great detail what it means to live as Christian, both now and for eternity. The chapter begins, as well, with one of the most comforting statements in all the Bible.

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