Was the New Testament Canon Created in the 4th Century?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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 […]