“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
(2 Timothy 3:16)

The Bible is the most read and printed book in history, and millions of people trust it as the Word of God.

Many often wonder who actually wrote the Bible, and how it came to be in the form we read today.

The Bible was written by many different people over a long period of time, and each part was written at different moments in history.

These people were from different places, had different jobs, and lived in different times, but they were all used by God to write what He wanted His people to know.

The Bible is made up of two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Each part contains many books, and each book was written by one or more people who were chosen by God.

Writers of the Old Testament

The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible, and it was written before the time of Jesus Christ.

It contains 39 books, and it was written mostly in Hebrew, with a few parts in a language called Aramaic.

Many people helped write the Old Testament, including prophets, kings, and scribes.

Moses is believed to have written the first five books of the Bible, also called the Torah or the Law.

These books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

“And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill.”
(Exodus 24:4)

Other well-known writers include David, who wrote many of the Psalms, and Solomon, who wrote Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

The prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel also wrote books named after them, and their writings are messages from God to His people.

Writers of the New Testament

The New Testament was written after the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It contains 27 books and was written in Greek, the common language at that time.

Many of the New Testament writers were disciples of Jesus or people who followed Him closely.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each wrote a book about the life and teachings of Jesus, and these are called the Gospels.

“These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
(John 20:31)

The Apostle Paul wrote many letters to churches and leaders in the early Christian world.

These letters, also called epistles, include Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, and many others.

Luke, who also wrote the Gospel of Luke, wrote the book of Acts, which tells the story of how the early Church began.

Other writers include Peter, James, Jude, and John, who also wrote the book of Revelation.

One Message from Many Writers

Though the Bible has many writers, it has one main message that stays the same from beginning to end.

The message is that God created the world, loves His people, and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save them from sin and death.

Even though the Bible was written over about 1,500 years by more than 40 different people, its message is united and clear.

“Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:21)

God’s Role in the Writing

Christians believe that God is the true author of the Bible, and He used human writers to write what He wanted them to say.

These writers used their own style and language, but the message came from God Himself.

The Bible was not made up by people on their own, but they were led by God in everything they wrote.

“The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” (John 6:63)

Why This Matters

Knowing who wrote the Bible helps us see how carefully it was put together over many years.

It also shows how God worked through many people to give His message to the world.

When we read the Bible, we are not just reading old words from long ago, but we are hearing God’s message for us today.

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” (Isaiah 40:8)