Who was the Bible written to? Today I am addressing a controversial way to approach the Bible to insure proper understanding. It’s controversial because people are not trained in the art and science of biblical interpretation. Yes, in a lot of cases, people just wing-it! Let’s turn to some key passages now, (note bold print carefully). Romans 1:7, “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from The Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:2, “To the Church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus.” 2 Corinthians 1:1, “To the Church of God in Corinth, together with all His holy people throughout Achaia.” Galatians 1:1, “Paul, an apostle, sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead. To the Churches in Galatia.” Ephesians 1:1, “Paul, and apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:1, “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons.” Colossians 1:2, “To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” Thessalonians 1:1, “Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the Church of The Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” I could go on but maybe you see my point. Check other books as well, but you will find that none of the Bible was written to us. All of the Bible was written for us. It is of the highest hermeneutical importance that we know who the audience is when we read books of the Bible. In Christian Apologetics one is eager to present the Gospel to those whom God desires to be saved. On the other hand, equipping (and reforming) the church through the art and science of Biblical interpretation is a full time job, as one seeks to circumvent the damage done by people who think the Bible is their wish list catalog, and who strip passage after passage from its historical context and its intended audience. This is just one tool of interpretation that will bring clarity when applied.