Who do you think the Bible was written for?

I think the Bible was written for the benefit of all, but some will never see, much less, own a copy. Therefore, it's the message that's important, and technology has made it possible for the Word of God to be transmitted throughout the world. Obviously the Word of God is not important to the nonbeliever, but I believe they're lost without it.

St. Isidore of Seville (c. 560 – 4 April 636) wrote: "All spiritual growth comes from reading and reflection. By reading we learn what we did not know; by reflection we retain what we have learned. Reading the Holy Scriptures confers two benefits. It trains the mind to understand them; it turns our attention from the follies of the world and leads us to the love of God." I believe the Bible was written for everyone in the hope that we all will be lead to the love of God.

The Bible is a collection of books and it is impossible to look at it as a single entity and state it was written for any one group of people or for any one reason. The Old Testament was a combination of a political document, book of rules. poetry and history. The New Testament can be seen as having two audiences. The first were the Jewish people as an attempt to sell them the idea that Jesus was the long promised Messiah. The other part was authored by or carries the heavy imprint of Christianity's first PR man, Paul in his attempt to sell the message of Christianity to people outside of the Jewish religion.

Hi deedee ! I understand you do not believe in religion. And you are asking about the bible to whom it was written right? For me, in my own opinion the Bible is a holy scripture of God and it give us the best reference knowing the real truth of His existence. Religion adopt that scriptural verses and histories for them to have spiritual dominion wherein it varies according to their own beliefs and understanding. Spiritual leaders also are accountable to what they preach and share to their own members. The Bible is written to inspire everybody who are willing to know God and keep those scriptural messages moving and flowing with faith. God doesn't choose what religion we belong but rather choose how pure our heart is. And that our faith is HIS main concern and not the churches that we are in. Knowing God and knowing HIS works is no other way than reading the BIBLE because it is his WORDS to us. It helps us motivate our faith and build constant relationship with HIM. It is an OPEN BOOK where the source depends on the willingness of your HEART to commit.

I would have answered the Bible is for those who have accepted Him and committed themselves to Him. Because in my mind, how can you expect someone to understand the Bible if he is not a christian? But then I remembered something so... My answer is for ALL mankind. There was someone I know from school who got interested in reading the Bible. Of course, some people are so interested they wanted to read more. That led her to try attending church for her to learn more about God and the Bible. If someone is really thirsty for the truth, you cannot quench that thirst.

I do not believe in religion either. I believe if you want to have any relationship with any deity then it should be done on your own. I apologize if this comes off as offensive, but I believe the bible was written by man to control man. After all, if you get a set group of people reading these works then its very easy to have a set group of people following what you wrote. Its no different than old teachings of man. I agree with another comment on here in a sense, that the bible was written and then books were selected to tell you all about the christian god.. however as they also said God is limitless. Which I can get behind even though I am not religious, because if God is limitless then limiting him to one book, one sect of people, one community is more like saying that community is truly god rather than the powerful, merciful (for most people who read the bible), all knowing, loving God that they are worshiping from the bible.

Hi deedee, It is good that you have your beliefs but many Christians would disagree with you. Isn't it strange how everyone feels that their ideas are right and all others wrong. I think that the old testament is a collection of writings about the Jewish faith and history,while the new, covers a short period in the life of Jesus Christ and the rest, except for Revelation, is early church history. Revelation was a dream or vision of some kind, and some scholors doubt the wisdom of the church for including it in the Bible in the first place. The Bible was written for the same reason that the Koren and other holy books were written, to help people with living this life. That of course is just my opinion too. Blessings.

In order to control people

The Bible was written for all humans. It was implemented long time ago to spread the Good news for salvation of mankind. It was stated to those who don't hear the words of God should prioritize and explain thoroughly, What God offer Human if they allow Jesus to come into their life and follow his teaching. Have you ever feel the strange things happening in your life. Though some people deny God,but he never abandon us that's why he is the greatest, he never forsaken you if you just allow yourself to hear his words of wisdom. For some of us didn't know when we formulate question about the topic religion or about our Creator. He just watching us and feel the sincerity of every question and its corresponding answers. Religion is the foundation of Gods love. Peter was assigned to put the house of God so that when you are afraid in the outside and feeling of hopelessness. His home is ready to welcome you any time and be your shelter. I do believe religion is a big factor. Ever since the world began, Catholic Church was there and when Jesus was born I remembered he was very angry when gambler's and hypocrites doing some kind of show in the house of God. Bible is for everyone especially those people who are sinners. And we are all sinners no one on Earth is perfect except Jesus who became Human. Human Beings given a choice what they want in their life. Humans also knows between right or wrong, Its up to us if we just ignore it or not. That's why there are many people learned from their mistakes and try to avoid temptation.

as i know that bibble is written for budda.the great religious book for budda.god crete this book to teach the people to go to the right path