The Counsel of Trent #1047 - The Protestant Bible still has a problem (Wes Huff Response)
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Jun 18, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a critique of Wes Huff's defense of the Protestant New Testament canon. It dives into the historical role of the Catholic Church in defining Scripture and highlights the challenges Protestantism faces in establishing scripture authority. The conversation examines how the early church recognized Scripture rather than created it, questioning the logic behind Sola Scriptura. Misconceptions are tackled using the Bereans as a case study, showcasing the complexities of infallibility and tradition in both Catholicism and Protestantism.
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Church Declares Scripture Canon
- The Church authoritatively declared the canon of Scripture rather than creating or discovering it.
- This declaration involved liturgical use, regional councils, and infallible ecumenical councils.
Limits of Apostolic Citation
- Early apostolic citation only recognize some New Testament books as scripture.
- Many canonical books lack apostolic authorship or citation, complicating Protestant justifications.
Authority Basis for Scripture
- Catholics rely on Church tradition and teaching authority to define Scripture.
- Protestants face challenges relying on apostolic authorship due to modern scholarship doubts.