The Word of God as eventually written down is contained in
the Bible. The Bible is the collection of sacred books, written
through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and recognized by
the Church as such.
Old Testament
patriarchs, prophets,
kings, etc., received
and proclaimed
God’s Word.
Jesus and His
Apostles preached
and taught.
Evangelists, Paul,
Peter, James, etc.,
wrote down what
they received . . .
Bishops, Fathers,
Doctors continued
to preach and
teach also . . .
to this very day . . .
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