Canon Explained: Why These Books (and Not Others)?

Описание: Who decided which books belong in the Bible? And can you trust that process?

In this video, you’ll learn how the biblical canon was recognized with careful, Spirit-guided discernment, not political power plays, so you can read Scripture with deeper confidence.

We’ll walk through what “canon” means, why the early church recognized (not invented) God’s inspired writings, and the consistent criteria that guided that recognition across generations.

In this video, you’ll discover:
What “canon” means and why it matters for faith today
The "4 key tests" used to recognize Scripture (apostolic connection, widespread use, orthodox teaching, spiritual edification)
How the New Testament books circulated early, and why that strengthens trust in the text
Why challenges like Marcion’s edited canon forced clarity (not conspiracy)
How Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Bibles differ on some Old Testament books, and what Christians still share in common

We’ll also address “lost books” (like the Gospel of Thomas) with calm clarity: what they are, why they were not received as Scripture, and how the church weighed authenticity, doctrine, and timing with pastoral care.

If this strengthened your trust in God’s Word, please like and subscribe and share with someone who has questions about “missing books,” church councils, or how the Bible came together.

A short prayer: Father, thank You for preserving Your Word through faithful witnesses across history. Give us humble hearts to read Scripture daily and follow Jesus with deeper trust. In His name, amen.


Key Verses
2 Peter 3:15–16
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Luke 24:44
John 20:31
Jude 1:3
John 10:27
Hebrews 1:1–2


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