Uploaded: 08 Aug 2018 (8 years ago) · Shared: 13 Aug 2018
Duration: 1:36
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How did the 27 books of the New Testament come to form the sacred Christian scripture recognized today? Renowned scholar Dr. Michael Kruger explores the foundational history of the Biblical canon, addressing whether the selection of these holy texts was a human endeavor or guided by divine providence. For followers of Christianity, understanding the historical origins of sacred writings offers deep spiritual reassurance about the authority and integrity of God's Word.
By examining early church history, theological developments, and historical evidence, Dr. Kruger sheds light on how ancient believers recognized divine revelation. This engaging presentation provides valuable insight for anyone exploring comparative theology, religious history, or sacred scriptures across Abrahamic traditions—including Christian, Jewish, and Islamic guidance on faith, prophecy, and divine text. Discover how conviction and spiritual heritage shaped the trusted canon of the Bible.
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Who is Michael Kruger? (MEMBER OF michaeljkruger.com)Michael Kruger is the President and the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Kruger's work focuses on the Canon of the New Testament, particularly how the Christian church has historically understood which books belong in the Bible.
What is Bible Canon?A biblical canon or canon of scripture is a set of texts (or books) which a particular religious community regards as authoritative scripture. Most of the canons are considered by adherents 'closed' (i.e. books cannot be added or removed), reflecting a belief that public revelation has ended and thus some person or persons can gather approved inspired texts into a complete and authoritative canon. These canons have developed through debate and agreement on the part of the religious authorities of their respective faiths and denominations. Believers consider canonical books as inspired by God or as expressive of the authoritative history of the relationship between God and his people.
Who is GOD?In monotheism and henotheism, God is conceived as the Supreme Being and principal object of faith. The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes of omniscience (infinite knowledge), omnipotence (unlimited power), omnipresence (present everywhere), omnibenevolence (perfect goodness), divine simplicity, and eternal and necessary existence. In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe In deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God In pantheism, God is the universe itself In atheism, God is purported not to exist, while deemed unknown or unknowable within the context of agnosticism.
