Humans only, link the spiritual and material worlds. The Bible is the product of the Church, not vice-versa. The Church existed for many years before the Bible. Protestant Bibles have seven fewer books than Catholic Bibles. The devil was created as an Angel.
Time is a measure of change.
The Lord chastises those whom He loves. The more the Lord loves prayerful people, and the higher He wishes to raise them, the greater the hardships they must endure. You will not reach lofty, infused prayer, without suffering much and well. If you suffer great trials, you will enjoy great favors too. Love is the measure of our ability to bear crosses.