We can know God because he revealed Himself to us. Alongside Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture is one of the primary accounts of this divine revelation. More than just human accounts of divine action, the books of Sacred Scripture were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Sacred Scripture, therefore, is God Himself telling us about His direct actions in history and explaining what those actions mean. In addition to these historical accounts, the Scriptures also contain inspired theological and moral writings, through which God tells us about Himself and about his relationship with us.