The 100 Most Read Bible Verses Series

by Jael SC · May 6, 2016

Deacon Lionel Cooper of Corpus Christi parish in Wynberg, Cape Town –

The Bible is a library of seventy three books presenting God’s purpose with this earth and his plan of redemption for humankind. These books were written over a period of almost 1,600 years and their various authors or scribes (the writers of the Bible wrote by the inspiration of God) were drawn from all ranks of society. Kings, political leaders, priests, scribes, shepherds, fishermen, scholars all played a part in producing it and yet despite the great divergence of time and class among the writers there is complete harmony in all that they teach and record. Each of the writers presents a different facet of the “one great hope”. The call of Jesus to follow him without reserve.

What is the Gospel? The word Gospel means “good news,” which is the message of forgiveness for sin through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It is essentially God’s rescue plan of redemption for those who will trust in His divine Son in order to be reconciled to a just and holy God. The essential content of this saving message is clearly laid out for us in the Bible.

Reading the Bible is a signpost that will lead the reader to a map to follow and ultimately lead and point the reader to its final destination. On this journey the reader will encounter amongst others mercy, kindness, gentleness and compassion in a way that only Jesus the Divine Mentor can impart.

Deacon Cooper compiled the “100Scripture100” booklet for easy reference to the most loved and most quoted passages in the Bible – here we begin our reproduction of this booklet with his kind permission.

We’ll start with the first 9

John 3:16	For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Jeremiah 29:11	“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”
Romans 8:28	And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Philippians 4:13	I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Genesis 1:1	In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Proverbs 3:5	Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
Proverbs 3:6	In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Romans 12:2	Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Philippians 4:6	Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.