How did we receive the Holy Scriptures?, what is the composition of the bible?

1. **The Bible as Divine Revelation:** The Bible is the divine revelation of God’s relationship and dealings with humanity throughout centuries. “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16) (Hebrews 1:1-3). 2. **Composition of the Bible:** The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters written by holy men of God who were inspired by the Holy Spirit, as stated in 2 Peter 1:20-21: “No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 3. **Unity of the Scriptures:** There is no contradiction between the different parts of the Bible. The Psalmist declares, “The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever” (Psalm 119:160). 4. **Inspiration and Inerrancy of Scripture:** The words of the Bible are inspired and without error. Since the Bible is the Word of God, not merely human words, it is pure, effective in the life of a person, and cannot be altered over time. Psalm 18:30 says, “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” In John 10:35, Jesus said, “Scripture cannot be set aside.” See also 2 Timothy 3:16, John 17:17.