Key Moments:
Inspiration of the Bible 00:01
- Inspiration of the Bible was defined and demonstrated in previous discussions.
- The defense of the inspiration of the Bible was addressed in the last session.
- Today's topic is the canonization of the Bible, which involves determining which writings are genuine Scripture.
Heretical Counterfeits 00:43
- Numerous religious writings were produced alongside the Bible, some of which were heretical counterfeits.
- Examples of heretical counterfeited books include the Gospel of Thomas, Enoch, Jasher, and Barnabas.
- These writings were written after Christ and disguised as Scripture to deceive people.
Canonization Process 03:58
- The term "Canon" originates from the Greek word meaning "rule" or "measure."
- Canonization involves determining a fixed amount of Scripture based on specific standards or tests.
- The Canon of Scripture consists of 66 genuine, authentic, and inspired books.
Writer, Contents, Acceptance, Inspiration 13:05
- The Canonization process includes tests such as the writer, contents, acceptance, and inspiration.
- The writer must be God's appointed man, such as a prophet in the Old Testament or an apostle in the New Testament.
- The contents of the book should be life-changing, edifying, and historically accurate to be considered Scripture.
Specialized Terms in Canonization 33:12
- Canonical terms like "homologoumena" refer to books commonly accepted by all.
- "Antilegomena" are canonical books disputed by some, while apocryphal books are considered spurious and deceptive.
- Pseudepigrapha are fake, spurious books rejected by all, highlighting the importance of discerning genuine Scripture. |
