Who Picked the New Testament Books?
When discussing how the New Testament came to be, it’s common to hear phrases like “the church picked the books,” “the church decided what’s in the Bible,” or “the New Testament was chosen by a group of leaders.” But is that really what happened? Let’s explore one of the most persistent misconceptions about the New […]
Why Aren’t Apocryphal Books Included in the New Testament?
You might have heard about so-called “lost gospels,” like the Gospel of Thomas or the Gospel of Peter, and wondered why these texts aren’t included in the Bible. Some modern voices suggest these writings were unfairly excluded from the NT canon or suppressed by early church leaders for political reasons. But is this theory based […]
When Was the New Testament Formed?
Have you ever heard that early Christians didn’t have a New Testament until hundreds of years after Jesus? Many textbooks and popular speakers claim the New Testament canon didn’t exist until the 4th century—but history tells a different story. Imagine being an early Christian, secretly gathering to read sacred letters and gospels. Were these believers […]
Was the New Testament Canon Created in the 4th Century?
It’s a claim may hear for instance on the internet, on documentaries, or in The Da Vinci Code: “Christians didn’t have the New Testament until the 4th century.” According to this view, the New Testament was put together late—by powerful bishops at church councils who picked their favourite books and excluded others. The implication? That […]
Was There Chaos Over Which Books Belonged in the New Testament?
If you’ve ever heard that early Christians couldn’t agree on which books belonged in the Bible, you’re not alone. The story goes something like this: For centuries, believers were all over the place—each church reading its own set of books, disagreeing constantly, and no one really knowing which writings were truly inspired. It paints a […]
Did the Apostles Know They Were Writing Authoritative Scripture?
Ever wonder if Paul knew his letters would end up in the Bible? Or if the Gospel writers had any idea that what they were writing would be read and studied for thousands of years? There’s a common belief out there—one you might have heard, that the New Testament was just a collection of informal […]
Can I Really Trust the Bible? Why God’s Word Still Speaks Today
There’s a question that sits at the core of every spiritual journey—Can I really trust the Bible? In a world overflowing with opinions, noise, and uncertainty, this one question matters more than most. If you’re new to faith, or maybe just getting serious about what you believe, you deserve a solid answer. And here it […]