Question 15: Who wrote the Bible?

Answer: Holy men who were taught by God the Holy Spirit.

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Scriptural basis

  • 1 Peter 1:20-21

  • Acts 1:16

  • 2 Timothy 3:16

  • 1 Peter 1:10-11

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Why is this important?

  1. Big theological word: Inspiration. The Holy Spirit inspired at least 40 different men (maybe more) to write the words of the Bible. This means that even though men wrote down the words the ultimate author of the Bible is God.

  2. According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 what was the purpose of this inspiration?

  3. How many stories are in the Bible?
    [In one sense, many. In another sense, one—God’s story of redemption.]

 

Questions and answers from A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse from Chapel Library