Shameless Popery #187 The Protestant Canon REBUTTED (Gavin Ortlund, Cleave to Antiquity and Javier Perdomo) - Joe Heschmeyer
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Jul 3, 2025 Delve into the intriguing debate over the Protestant Bible's canon and its seven-book deficit compared to Catholic and Orthodox versions. Explore the complex implications of 'sola scriptura' and the historical contexts that shaped scriptural authority. Examine moral reasoning in religious disputes and the perceived hypocrisy between different denominations. Discover the biblical canon's evolution during Jesus's time and the significance of early canon lists. This critical discourse sheds light on the multifaceted nature of sacred texts.
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The Protestant Canon Problem
- Protestantism's sola scriptura claims the Bible is the only certain, sufficient, and infallible rule for salvation.
- This demands certainty about which books are Scripture, but Protestants face difficulty knowing the exact biblical canon from Scripture alone.
Early Christians Didn't Practice Sola Scriptura
- Early Christians lacked consensus on the biblical canon and did not practice sola scriptura.
- They focused on shared orthodoxy and creed rather than agreeing on exact canonical books.
Catholic Certainty vs Protestant Doubt
- Catholics have an infallible basis to know the canon, such as the Council of Trent and tradition.
- Protestants lack this infallible authority, making their canon certainty weaker compared to Catholics.