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The Canonicity of Scripture (149)

March 07, 2023

In Episode 149, we talk about the canonicity of scripture. It refers to the process through which the books of the Bible were validated, clarified, and adopted by the early church leaders.


God alone determines canonicity. A book is neither canonical nor authoritative because of its age, legitimacy, or religious community. A book is regarded important because it is canonical, and not because it is or was valued. God established the scriptures’ authority, and God's people only found it.


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Episode Timestamps:

  • Intro – [00:00]
  • What is Canonicity? – [02:28]
  • The Old Testament Canon – [03:57]
  • Christ’s Testimony – [05:45]
  • Prophets & Growth – [10:23]
  • The Apocrypha – [15:14]
  • The New Testament of Canon – [16:43]
  • Outro – [25:14]



Biblical References:


  • Luke 16:29-31
  • Luke 24:44
  • Matthew 5:17
  • Mark 3:14
  • Luke 10:16
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:5
  • 2 Peter 3:15-16



Book References:


Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia

https://www.amazon.com/Biblia-Hebraica-Stuttgartensia-Hebrew-Elliger/dp/1598561634


About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.


Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School

https://www.veritasschool.life/


Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia

https://www.amazon.com/Biblia-Hebraica-Stuttgartensia-Hebrew-Elliger/dp/1598561634



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