Why is the Bible unique?

A primary quality of The Bible, affirming its uniqueness, is that it did not originate with man. God, who is spirit, spoke to the spirit within holy men, and they wrote what He wanted them to. God is, in truth and reality, the author of the Bible.

Galatians 1:11,12 "But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."

II Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

II Peter 1:21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."

Also attesting to the Bible's uniqueness is its accuracy and precision. Since the scriptures are the handiwork of God's perfection, their original inspiration has integrity. They are consistent and free from errors and contradictions.

Psalms 12:6 "The Words of the LORD are pure Words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."

Matthew 4:4 "But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."

I Corinthians 2:13 "Which things also we speak, not in the Words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual."

Along with its integrity, the Bible has a unique self-interpreting quality. In His infinite wisdom, God has preserved His Word for those who genuinely seek its truth. Only by allowing God's Word to interpret itself can a person walk in truth.

II Peter 1:20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."

II Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth."

II Corinthians 4:1,2 "Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God."