The Bible's authority is rooted in its inspiration, but how did the New Testament canon form? The early church faced challenges in recognizing the true books of the Bible, with figures like Marcion attempting to create their own canons. R.C. Sproul explains the process of canon formation, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between the inspired Word of God and human writings. [... more]

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. [... more]