The Formation of the New Testament Canon

The formation of the New Testament canon was a process that took several centuries and was guided by the early church leaders and councils, who evaluated the authenticity and consistency of the writings attributed to the apostles and other early Christian figures. The criteria for inclusion in the New Testament canon included apostolic authorship, orthodoxy of doctrine, widespread acceptance and use in the early Christian communities, and inspiration by the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,”