Can I Trust the Bible - Episode 1: The Right Books

Early Christians quickly agreed on which books were directly linked to Jesus. First-century Jews viewed scripture as incomplete, anticipating the Messiah and redemption. This set the stage for the New Testament as the fulfillment of God's promises. The Gospels and Paul’s Epistles became central, not by vote, but by recognizing their inherent authority. Only writings closely connected to Jesus and his Apostles were considered scriptural, forming the 27 books of the New Testament.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - What is the Bible? Origins & Composition
02:24 - Why Go to Egypt? The Oldest Biblical Texts
05:59 - Lost Books: The Gospel of Thomas and Other Documents
09:48 - El Qasr: How Ancient Texts Survived against the Odds
10:53 - Behind the Scenes: Filming in Egypt’s Extreme Conditions
12:05 - Why Were Some Books Left Out? Gnostic Writings Explained
17:52 - Conclusion

[Q&A] Can I Trust the Bible? - Episode 1
Apologetics Canada premiered their new video series, Can I Trust the Bible?, at Columbia Bible College on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The premiere featured a time of Q&A with Wes and Andy.