Know Scripture
God’s Past Reveals Your Future
The Bible talks about who God is and what he has done. Once you’ve read it, you can make better decisions of faith. Reading on your own is great; if you can find a group of people to read and discuss the Bible with, that’s even better.
Download Our Starter’s Guide
“The Books of the Bible” PDF is the Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide to the Scriptures, providing an introduction to the claims the Bible makes about itself, an overview of the Old and New Testament, and tips on reading and application.
Read or Listen Online
Bible Gateway
Bible Gateway is a searchable online Bible in more than 200 versions and 70 languages. You can listen and read on your desktop or phone.
Download the Bible App
Choose from more than 2400 Bible versions in over 1600 languages on your computer, phone, or tablet — with many available as audio Bibles. The Bible App has lots of devotionals to help you understand what you’re reading. Highlight or Bookmark your favorite verses, or make verse images to share.
Avoid Overwhelm with These Tips
Start Small: The Bible is a big book. It can seem daunting to read the whole thing. Try starting small—The Bible has 66 books in it. Just read one. The Book of John is a great first start. After that, Genesis and Ephesians are also easy reading.
Learn to Explore: Check out one of the Bible versions above, and search for a keyword like “love,” or “glory.” Searching for words like this can help you see what the Bible says about certain subject.
It’s so easy to be on your way, and you’ll be able to make more informed decisions about faith.