The Bible's authority is rooted in its inspiration, but how did the New Testament canon form?
Church history reveals a complex process, influenced by theologians like Marcion, who sought to
distinguish between the loving God of the New Covenant and the mean God of the Old Testament.
The early church recognized certain writings as sacred Scripture, but questions arose about
inclusion, leading to councils and synods that sifted and sorted the books. The Protestant view
acknowledges the fallibility of the compilation process, whereas the Roman Catholic Church sees
the canon as an infallible collection.
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