Dan and returning guest Jon Davies explore the concept of the 'canon of scripture' and the historical debates surrounding the inclusion of various books in the Old and New Testaments. Yes, it's a problematic and difficult topic, but there are several helpful perspectives for anyone grappling with this foundational topic.
What does it mean for something to be the inspired word of God? Is it possible to explain how that happens, and if we can't, what certainty can we have about divine authority behind the text of the Bible? Considering these questions leads us to realise how important it is to treat the text with respect and be responsible and humble in how we draw out our interpretations of God's word.
The title of this episode is a question from one of our listeners. Dan Weatherall and Jon Davies explore what’s behind it and find that there are even bigger questions to consider, like why are there differences between the Gospels? How we answer that gets to the heart of what the Gospels are for and how we read them. Listen in and see what you think!