Truth Unites How Do We KNOW the New Testament Canon?
Jan 1, 2025
Dive into the fascinating journey of how the New Testament canon was formed. Explore the criteria and processes that guided early church leaders in discerning authentic texts. The discussion addresses objections regarding inconsistencies, emphasizing the interplay between human fallibility and divine guidance. It's a thought-provoking look at faith traditions and the community's role in shaping what is considered scripture.
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Trusting Fallible Canonization
- Trust God's guidance in the process of canonization, even if it was fallible.
- The Church's reception of the canon can be both imperfect and reliable.
Old Testament Canonization
- The Old Testament scriptures were received by the Israelites without infallible operations.
- Jesus still considered these scriptures binding, despite the fallible process.
Early Church Canonization
- The early church lacked infallible operations for deciding the New Testament canon for 1500 years.
- Despite this, a virtually universal agreement on the canon emerged organically.