Truth Unites The Protestant Canon Defended (With Javier Perdomo and Cleave to Antiquity)
Jun 25, 2025
Javier Perdomo, a dedicated Protestant apologist, and Ben from Cleave to Antiquity, known for his insightful explorations of Christian history, dive deep into the complexities of the Protestant canon. They tackle Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox objections, shedding light on the origins of biblical texts. The conversation highlights influential historical figures like Jerome and Josephus, debates on Sola Scriptura, and the evolving understanding of canonical texts. They emphasize personal faith over theological disputes, urging listeners to seek deeper truths.
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Canon Question in Sola Scriptura Debates
- The canon question often arises in debates about Sola Scriptura, challenging how one can hold to Scripture alone without an infallible canon list.
- Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox objections frequently hinge on the claim that Protestants lack an infallible declaration of the biblical canon.
Authority vs. Infallibility
- Authority and infallibility are distinct concepts; infallibility means cannot err, authority means a binding decision must be obeyed.
- The church exercises fallible authority, such as excommunication, which can be binding without being infallible.
Eastern Orthodox Two-Tier Canon
- Eastern Orthodox canons vary without an infallibly defined list; some hold to a two-tier canon distinguishing fully canonical and readable books.
- This nuanced distinction allows recognition of deuterocanonical books as edifying but not fully authoritative for dogma.