Banned from the Bible: Why?

Banned from the Bible: Why?

What does the word Canon mean?

Banned from the Bible: Why?

What does the word Canon mean?

Comes from the Greek word “Kanon” meaning

G2583 kan-ohn‘ (a straight reed, that is, rod); a rule (“canon”), that is, (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication a boundary, that is, (figuratively) a sphere (of activity): - line, rule.

Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God?

Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God?

Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD.

Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God?

Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD.

2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Give three passage of Scripture that speak to the words in the Bible coming from God?

Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD.

2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Pet 1:19-21 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when?

According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when? 400 BC

According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when? 400 BC

In what city was the canon of the Old Testament agreed upon?

According to Dr. Lutzer, we can be certain that the canon of the Old Testament was finalized when? 400 BC

In what city was the canon of the Old Testament agreed upon?Jamnia, Israel in about AD90

What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon?

What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon?

Apostolicity

What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon?

Apostolicity

Conformity

What were the criteria for acceptance into the New Testament canon?

Apostolicity

Conformity

Acceptance

What happened at the Council of Hippo in AD 393?

What happened at the Council of Hippo in AD 393?

The ratification of the 27 New Testament books.

According to Dr. Lutzer, what is the problem with many Gnostics writings?

According to Dr. Lutzer, what is the problem with many Gnostics writings?

Hybrid teachings, superstitions, and foolish heresies basically fraudulent writings called (pseudoepigraphical)

According to Dr. Lutzer, what is the problem with many Gnostics writings?

Hybrid teachings, superstitions, and foolish heresies basically fraudulent writings called (pseudoepigraphical)

Pseudonyms Deceptive unknown authorship

Late Dating Written between the 2nd and 6th century

No Credibility Absents of any eye witness accounts

Corruption of Truth Blend of Platonic ideas and Christianity

Questionable Content Non-historical and anti-historical , little or no narrative, no sense of chronology, no interest in research, geography, or historical content.

Lesson Six Chapter FiveA Successful Search For Jesus

Lesson Six Chapter FiveA Successful Search For Jesus

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What is the name of the organization that meets to discuss and vote on the validity of the sayings of Jesus?

What is the name of the organization that meets to discuss and vote on the validity of the sayings of Jesus?

The Jesus Seminar

They believe that our culture needs a new view of Jesus, a Jesus who speaks to modern concerns such as feminism, multiculturalism, ecology, and political correctness this Jesus is a mere man.

What percent of Jesus’ sayings would this organization attribute to Jesus’ actual sayings?

What percent of Jesus’ sayings would this organization attribute to Jesus’ actual sayings?

18% Red Bead = That’s Jesus

Pink Bead = Sure sounds like Jesus

Gray Bead = Well maybe

Black Bead = There has been some mistake

According to the Jesus Seminar, is Jesus more than a man?

According to the Jesus Seminar, is Jesus more than a man?

No

Augustine “ If you believe what you like in the Gospels and reject what you don’t like, it’s not the Gospels you believe, but yourself”

In the Book, The Five Gospels, what are the five Gospels?

In the Book, The Five Gospels, what are the five Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John & Thomas

Scholars believe that in order to find the true historical Jesus, those studying the Gospels should evaluate them as any other historical work.

True or False?

Scholars believe that in order to find the true historical Jesus, those studying the Gospels should evaluate them as any other historical work.

True or False? True

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

Biographical Test

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

Biographical Test This test answers the question since we do not have the original documents, is our present text based on reliable copies? Since there is a 250 year gap between the original and the copies. Can we be certain we have a reliable textual tradition. Read page 112

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

Biographical Test

Internal Test

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

Biographical Test

Internal Test This test asks the question about the primary source of information for the writers themselves. Do they claim to be eyewitnesses to the events recorded, or did they receive the information from credible sources?

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

Biographical Test

Internal Test

External Test

What are the tests that John Warwick Montgomery suggests for testing the accuracy of the New Testament documents?

For extra credit, give a brief statement of what each test means?

Biographical Test

Internal Test

External Test This test asks the question do other historical documents confirm or deny the content of the documents?

What is the approximate gap in years between the original and the copies of the New Testament texts?

What is the approximate gap in years between the original and the copies of the New Testament texts?

Approximately 250 years

What is the approximate gap in years for copies of Plato’s works?

What is the approximate gap in years for copies of Plato’s works?

Approximately 1,300 Years

Were any of the books of the New Testament written by eyewitnesses?

Were any of the books of the New Testament written by eyewitnesses?

Yes

What doctrinal truth about Christ would have been outrageous for any practicing Jew to believe?

What doctrinal truth about Christ would have been outrageous for any practicing Jew to believe?

That a human being was divine

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Divergent Paths: The Church and it’s Competitors