16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
For the Bible to be inspired by God, it ought to be inerrant and without contradictions since God can surely not make any errors. Yet throughout the Bible and in almost every book, there are clear and identifiable errors, whether historical or scientific. There are numerous doublets and biblical contradictions that point to multiple authors writing according to the context and needs of their own times, and not writing perfect copies of God's word. None of the Bible was inspired by God.
Various people wrote the Bible, Old Testament and New Testament, over a period of more than seven centuries. Each author was inspired or guided by religious leaders, contempories and their predecessors.
Various men, in various times and places, where inspired to codify the Scripture.
Bel and the Dragon was not included in the canonical Bible because it is considered apocryphal, meaning it is not considered to be divinely inspired scripture by most Christian denominations.
The Holy Bible that contains both the Old Testament and New Testament. There are 66 books of inspired writings.
The Bible is considered a sacred text in Christianity, comprising the Old and New Testaments. It is believed to be the inspired word of God by many Christians, providing guidance, moral teachings, and a historical account of religious events.
The Bible used in the Catholic Church is the New American Bible. It is considered the authoritative text for Catholics because it contains the inspired teachings and writings that are recognized by the Church as essential for guiding the faith and practices of its members.
The Book of Enoch is not considered part of the Bible's canon because it was not included in the official list of sacred texts agreed upon by early Christian leaders. It is considered apocryphal, meaning it is not considered divinely inspired or authoritative for Christian doctrine.
The short answer is that it is because, according to the Christian tradition, the single true author is God; the Bible is simply the collection of those works which are believed to be directly inspired and therefore ultimately divine in origin, containing God's word. The various individuals who did the physical writing are considered almost in the light of scribes or clerks who took divine dictation.
Christians follow the Bible, which is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Bible contains sacred texts and teachings that are considered to be the inspired word of God by Christians.
The Book of Enoch is not included in the Catholic Bible because it is considered non-canonical, meaning it is not recognized as divinely inspired scripture by the Catholic Church.
The red writing in the Bible typically signifies the direct words spoken by Jesus Christ. These words are considered to be of particular importance and are often highlighted to emphasize their significance in Christian teachings.