The Bible is indeed a book, but it is unlike any other. What makes it truly unique is not its age, language, or length, but its origin — it is inspired by God. Christians believe that while human hands wrote its words, it was the Holy Spirit who guided their hearts. As Saint Paul writes, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). This means that the Bible is both divine and human — a living Word through which God still speaks.
When we read the Bible, we are not only reading history or poetry; we are encountering a voice that is alive. Across centuries and cultures, it continues to speak to the human heart, revealing who God is and who we are. Unlike any other book, the Bible doesn’t just inform—it transforms. It draws us into a relationship with the One who created us and redeems us in love.
The Bible also stands apart because of its unity. Though written by many authors—prophets, kings, fishermen, and apostles—over thousands of years, its message is one: God’s faithful love for His people and His plan of salvation fulfilled in Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, the story is one continuous thread of divine mercy and hope.
Finally, the Bible is not meant to be read only for knowledge but for communion. When we open its pages with faith, we open our hearts to the presence of God Himself. It is not just a record of what He once said—it is what He still says today. This is why the Church calls it the “Word of God”—because through it, the living Word, Jesus Christ, continues to speak and guide His people.
Every time we read Scripture with an open heart, we let God breathe His life into us again. May His Word be the lamp that lights our path and the voice that leads us home.
— Fr. John Matthew, for Christian Way
