How do I know that the Bible was true, since I base my faith on it? Why weren't some books canonized?
Great question! We have several articles that will help you with answers.
Are the Biblical Documents Reliable?
www.probe.org/reasons-to-believe/are-the-biblical-documents-reliable.html
Authority of the Bible:
www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4227389/k.6202/Authority_of_the_Bible.htm
The Inspiration of the Bible:
www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4225503/k.C80F/The_Inspiration_of_the_Bible.htm
The New Testament: Can I Trust It?
www.probe.org/the-new-testament-can-i-believe-it.htm
The Christian Canon:
www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4225847/k.318/The_Christian_Canon.htm
You will be especially interested in this answer to email: "How Did the Church Recognize Which Books Were Inspired By God?"
www.probe.org/canon.htm
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Sue Bohlin
Probe Ministries Webmistress
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About the Author
Sue Bohlin is an associate speaker with Probe Ministries. She attended the University of Illinois, and has been a Bible teacher and conference speaker for over 30 years. She is a frequent speaker for MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) and Stonecroft Ministries (Christian Women's Connections), and serves on the board and as a small group leader of Living Hope Ministries, a Christ centered outreach to those dealing with unwanted homosexuality. Sue is on the Bible.org Women's Leadership Team and is a regular contributor to TheTapestryBlog.com. She is also a professional calligrapher and the webmistress for Probe Ministries; but most importantly, she is the wife of Dr. Ray Bohlin and the mother of their two grown sons. Her personal website is suebohlin.com.
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