Video Lessons
How was it determined which books would be in the Bible?
The Canon in New Testament Times
The word canon comes from a Greek word meaning measuring stick.
The word eventually came to be used metaphorically of books that were measured and therefore...
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What the New Testament Writers Knew
In 1 Corinthians 2:13, Paul said he spoke in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit. In this passage, Paul – who wrote most of the books...
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New Testament Prophets
Some in recent years have argued for the fallibility of the New Testament prophets – a view that excuses fallible prophecies among modern-day Christians who claim to...
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False Prophets and Teachers
Scripture often warns against false prophets and false teachers for the simple reason that God’s own people can be deceived (Ezekiel 34:1 – 7; Matthew 7:15...
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The Apostles
The New Testament apostles were specially handpicked by the Lord or by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 10:1 – 4; Acts 1:26).
They were the special recipients of God’s self –...
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