A survey of the popular modern English translations. A look at the difference between translations and paraphrases. An explanation of translation approaches.

An overview of the history of the English Bible from the time of the Protestant Reformation until the present.

In this multi-part lesson, we look at the history of the Bible’s transmission through 3 periods of church history: the post-apostolic era, pre-reformation period, and post-reformation period.

A look at a number of non-canonical writings.

? A look at a number of non-canonical writings.

? Is the canon of Scripture closed or should we consider adding books to Scripture? Is revelation continuing today?

A look at the “disputed” books in our canon.

? What do all canonical books have in common? We look at the marks of all canonical books and answer some common objections raised by skeptics.

The early church recognized a canon. The post-apostolic church recognized a canon. What do canonical books have in common? A look at five qualities of canonical books.

A definition for “canon” as applied to Scripture. A look at the theological, ecclesiastical, and political concerns that confronted the early church and raised the need to acknowledge which writings w