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How did we get the New Testament?

How did we get the New Testament?. How did we get the New Testament?. Jesus did not write any books. His followers passed on their knowledge about him. Christians believe these works by Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul and others were inspired by God.

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How did we get the New Testament?

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  1. How did we get the New Testament?

  2. How did we get the New Testament? • Jesus did not write any books. • His followers passed on their knowledge about him. • Christians believe these works by Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul and others were inspired by God. • Churches exchanged letters (Colossians 4:16; I Thessalonians 5:27; Revelation 1:11) • By A.D. 100 all N.T. books were written (last being Revelation in A.D. 96.

  3. Why did some books end up in the Bible and others did not? • First, a book had to come from an apostle or someone to whom God spoke. • Second, the writing had to be recognized as coming from God – proved genuine (Was Luke actually written by Luke?) • Third, were they used by Christians

  4. How does the NT Measure up to Other Ancient Books? (Butt, 26.)

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