More than 2,800 Bible Gateway Blog readers responded to our latest survey, telling us their favorite book of the Bible (from a prepared list of four New Testament (NT) books and four Old Testament (OT) books).
Answering the question, “Of the books of the Bible listed, which one is your favorite?,” the following list developed:
- The Gospel of John (26%)
- Psalms (24%)
- Romans (14%)
- Proverbs (12%)
- Acts (7%)
- Genesis (6%)
- Philippians (6%)
- Ecclesiastes (5%)
Some of the most famous Bible verses are found within the first chapter of each of these books, which then set the reader’s expectations of what the book is about:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV)
Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1-2 (ESV)
I’m not ashamed of the gospel: it is God’s own power for salvation to all who have faith in God, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 (CEB)
The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 (HCSB)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NLT)
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 (NET)
I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 (NRSV)
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher,
vanity of vanities; all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:2 (KJV)
We encourage you to use Bible Gateway to enjoy your favorite book. One way is to use Bible Gateway’s many Bible Reading Plans that you can easily personalize to fit your own reading style and time schedule. Once you sign up, be sure to share what you read with your Facebook and Twitter followers, telling them about the options available on Bible Gateway.
[See results of our other Blog polls]
Our next Bible Gateway poll asks “How do you integrate the Bible into your Thanksgiving family celebration?” Cast your vote below and encourage your social media followers to as well.
[Sign up for our brief 7-day free Thanksgiving email devotional]
How do you integrate the Bible into your Thanksgiving family celebration?
- We haven't included the Bible but we will now (36%, 85 Votes)
- We don’t include the Bible (35%, 82 Votes)
- We read Psalm 100 (21%, 49 Votes)
- We read other passages (20%, 48 Votes)
- We read Ezra 3:10-11 (9%, 21 Votes)
- We read Psalm 150 (5%, 11 Votes)
- We read Psalm 136 (4%, 9 Votes)
- We read Psalm 107 (2%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 237
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