Best Books for a new concert to start with?

[friend of]

Hi. What would the best books in the bible be for new converts to read that would give them an immediate deep understanding of what christianity is all about?

 

[Stranger]

Deep understanding comes over time. There is no immediate.

I always encourage a new believer to start with the Gospel of (John). If you are interested in them knowing about Christianity, then after they read (John) they can begin reading (Acts) and then read through the rest of the New Testament.

I always suggest a daily Bible reading for the rest of ones life. You start with Genesis and read through the whole Bible. When you finish, you start again. You can read or study any other books of the Bible during this time, but always keep your daily Bible reading. Read as much or little as you like a day.

Stranger

 

[Willie T]

Just as a child in school is taught "progressively", so should a new convert to Christ be. And I happen to think this particular book is one of the best to give them an overview of what this whole thing is about.

NIV, The Story, Hardcover: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People

Israeli children were not just handed a scroll, no matter which one it was, and told to "start here." They were told stories of their history and the people of God for years before any of that "study" ever began. This book does that. Most people can easily finish it in a week, or so.

Even children today are not introduced to the Bible in any such abrupt manner as is often suggested by well-meaning Christians that 'converts' should undertake. (So is it any wonder many 'converts' just give up?)