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Daily Defense Podcast
#325 The Individual and the Canon of Scripture - Jimmy Akin
Nov 21, 2023
Jimmy Akin, an expert in religious theology and apologetics, discusses why individuals should not decide what books belong in the Bible. He explains the lack of divine guidance and the risk of ending up with an unsuitable canon.
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- God has not promised to guide individuals in deciding the canon of Scripture, making it a dangerous endeavor.
- Determining the canon based on historical reliability is different from determining divine inspiration.
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The Individual's Decision on Canon
The podcast discusses the challenge of an individual deciding which books belong in the Bible. It emphasizes that God has not promised to guide individuals in this way, making the attempt dangerous. The individual may struggle to determine what books are canonical, as self-authenticating claims and private revelations from the Holy Spirit are insufficient. The podcast highlights that establishing reliability as historical records is different from determining divine inspiration.
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