Inspiration

God as Author

See Biblical Inspiration. The gift of the Holy Spirit which assisted a human author to write a biblical book so that it has God as its author and teaches faithfully, without error, the saving truth that God has willed to be consigned to us (CCC 105–106). "To compose the sacred books, God chose certain men who, all the while he employed them in this task, made full use of their own faculties and powers" (CCC 106).

Frequently Asked Questions

Did God dictate the Bible word-for-word? No. God inspired human authors who made full use of their own faculties and powers to write what He wanted, making God the ultimate author.