Defining the Biblical Canon

These sources explore the canonization of the Bible, focusing on the process by which certain writings were deemed authoritative and others were not. They discuss the idea of "God-breathed" scripture, emphasizing that it was a result of the Holy Spirit influencing the writers, not mechanical dictation. The articles highlight the criteria used by the early church to determine which books were canonical, including apostolic origin, recognition by the churches, and consistent content. The discussion also touches upon the New Testament Apocrypha, explaining why these books were generally excluded from the canon while acknowledging that some may still hold devotional or historical value despite lacking the necessary marks of canonicity.Sources:Canonicity: Why These 66 Books? - Bear Creek ChurchDiscussion of the Confession of the Bible Canon and Its Implications for the Church - moriahFURTHER THOUGHTS ON BIBLICAL INSPIRATION - Evangelical Theological SocietyInternational Journal of Culture and Religious Studies ISSN 2789-3898 (Online) Vol. 3, Issue No. 1, pp 1 - 17, 2022WHY WERE BOOKS CANONIZED AND OTHERS NOT?(Were All Paul's Letters Canonized?) - Allen Creek Community Church