Truth Unites A Fallible List of Infallible Books?
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Sep 2, 2024 
Gavin Ortlund, President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, delves into the complex nature of the Protestant canon. He poses intriguing questions about the fallibility of the biblical canon, exploring how historical processes shaped its formation. Ortlund emphasizes the church's role in testifying to Scripture rather than serving as an infallible authority. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider conventional understandings of authority and reliability within the canon.
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Fallible List of Infallible Books
- Protestants believe each book in the Bible is infallible.
- However, the process of canonization, done by the church, is fallible.
Agreement and Disagreement on Canonization
- All Christians agree that canonization is based on God's inspiration.
- The Church is responsible for discerning the canon, but Protestants and other denominations disagree on the Church's infallibility in this role.
Church's Role in Canonization
- The Church's role is to discern the canon, not to constitute it.
- Protestants argue that the Church doesn't need to be infallible to recognize inspired books.