God did not give us the Bible as one book written by one person at one time. Scripture was written through different human authors over many generations. Christians believe God worked through these writers to communicate His message.

The Bible tells us that God spoke through the prophets and has spoken to us through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Scripture 1: Hebrews 1:1–2 (KJV)

“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;”

Scripture 2: 2 Peter 1:21 (KJV)

“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

Explanation

God communicated His message through different people and in different ways. The prophets spoke God’s message, and the Scriptures were written through human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost.

We must understand that the Bible was not delivered to humanity as a completed, bound volume in one moment. Its books were written, copied, collected, and transmitted throughout history.

Practical Example

When you read the writings of Moses, David, Isaiah, and Paul, you are reading works written by different people in different historical settings. To understand their messages correctly, we must consider who wrote each passage, its original audience, and its purpose.

Remember

God is the source of Scripture, but He used human writers to communicate His Word. Understanding how the Bible came to us helps us appreciate why we must study it carefully and in context.