For those looking to dive deeper into the technical history of these texts, the The Gospel Coalition offers extensive resources on biblical foundations, or you can find scholarly tools through the Apostolic Study Bible resources . A Basic Explanation of the Canon of Scripture
Despite being composed over a span of roughly (c. 1400 B.C. to A.D. 95) and in three original languages ( Hebrew , Aramaic , and Koine Greek ), the Bible maintains a "marvelous unity". This cohesion is often cited by scholars as evidence of divine inspiration, with thousands of cross-references linking the Old and New Testaments together. The Process of "Inspiration" A General Introduction to the Bible
Scholars estimate it is 99.7% accurate to the original texts based on thousands of ancient copies. For those looking to dive deeper into the
Focused on God's covenant with Israel and the promise of a coming Savior. The Process of "Inspiration" Scholars estimate it is 99
The process of determining which books belonged in this collection is called . The church did not "create" the canon; rather, it discovered and recognized the books that already bore the marks of divine authority. Criteria for the New Testament included apostolic origin and consistency with established doctrine. Why Trust the Bible Today?
