I have often met some Christians who, in reply to my question, say that early Christians (in a vague, generic sense) determined and compiled the books of the Bible. I was not satisfied with this type of evasive reply. But some authority should have decided which books are authoritative, and they should have had agreement how to interpret the Bible. In fact, there should have been some authority which sanctioned the doctrines of the Trinity, the Virgin Birth, the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ, etc. Otherwise, early Christians would have been free individually to interpret the scriptures as they saw fit. Obviously, this was not intended, which is why as early as the 2nd century AD, those who disagreed with the authority were expelled, anathematized and banished. There was therefore only one sole authority. If the Catholic Church compiled the Bible, then its interpretations thereof must be deemed authoritative. Please resolve.
2007-01-22
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