Trust in God's Guidance During Canonization

The process of canonization in the early church, although fallible, can still be considered trustworthy due to evidence from both Jewish and early Christian traditions. For instance, similar to how the Old Testament was received by the people of Israel without infallible operations, the New Testament canon evolved over time through organic consensus. This organic process involved various criteria, including apostolicity and widespread acceptance, which ultimately led to an agreement about the New Testament scriptures in the 4th century. Recognizing that the Church's understanding of canon emerged from fallible means underscores that trust in God's guidance remains intact despite human limitations.