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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2024 · 14 MIN

E37: The Canon of the Bible and Us

from After the Amen Podcast · host Myles Hester and Benjamin Lee

Takeaways The 66 books of the Bible are the inspired word of God and hold inherent authority. The truth fears no investigation, and anything that belittles or adds to the truth can be identified as not belonging to the canon. The early church fathers played a role in recognizing the canon of the New Testament. Usage and the inherent authority of the apostles' writings are important factors in determining the canonicity of the Bible. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Canonicity of the Bible 03:01 The Authority of Scripture and Apostolic Writings 07:11 Shifting Mindsets: Viewing the Canon as a Collection of Authoritative Books

Takeaways The 66 books of the Bible are the inspired word of God and hold inherent authority. The truth fears no investigation, and anything that belittles or adds to the truth can be identified as not belonging to the canon. The early church fathers played a role in recognizing the canon of the New Testament. Usage and the inherent authority of the apostles' writings are important factors in determining the canonicity of the Bible. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Canonicity of the Bible 03:01 The Authority of Scripture and Apostolic Writings 07:11 Shifting Mindsets: Viewing the Canon as a Collection of Authoritative Books

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Takeaways The 66 books of the Bible are the inspired word of God and hold inherent authority. The truth fears no investigation, and anything that belittles or adds to the truth can be identified as not belonging to the canon. The early church...

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