Many people ask why Christians call the Bible the Word of God. It’s a beautiful question — one that touches on how God speaks to us even today. When we open the Scriptures, we are not just reading ancient words; we are encountering a living voice — the voice of the One who made us and loves us.
From the very beginning, God has chosen to speak. In Genesis, His word brings creation into being: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3) Everything begins with His Word — powerful, creative, and life-giving. The same God who spoke light into the world continues to speak light into our hearts through Scripture.
The Church teaches that the Bible is “inspired,” meaning that the human authors wrote under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Their words are truly human, shaped by their time and culture — yet at the same time, they carry the divine truth God wanted us to know. As Saint Paul wrote, “All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Through the Scriptures, God reveals who He is and how we are called to live in His love.
At the heart of the Bible stands not just a message, but a Person — Jesus Christ, the eternal Word made flesh (John 1:14). When we call the Bible “the Word of God,” we are also pointing to Him, because every page of Scripture leads us toward Christ. The Old Testament prepares for His coming; the New Testament reveals His saving work. As Saint Jerome said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
When we read the Bible with faith and prayer, it becomes more than a book — it becomes a meeting place with the living God. His Word consoles, challenges, and transforms us. It speaks differently each time because God knows what our hearts need to hear. Through the quiet reading of Scripture, we begin to recognize His voice guiding our steps, giving meaning to our lives.
May we approach the Bible not just as a text to study, but as a conversation with the God who loves us.
Each time we open its pages, may our hearts echo Samuel’s prayer:
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)
— Fr. John Matthew, for Christian Way
