Much or all of our OT was accepted as Scripture among Jews in Jesus’ day (Lk 24:44); by the end of the first century the consensus was final.

NT books were recognized as Scripture because they were: (a) written by an apostle or his associate; (b) widely circulated in the early church; (c) consistent with apostolic teachings and OT Scripture.

Many NT books were accepted as Scripture and were in wide circulation very early (Col 4:16; 1Th 5:27; 2Pt 3:15-16).

God brought the canon of Scripture together through the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit at work in God’s people.

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