How do I know that the Bible was true, since I base my faith on it? Why weren’t some books canonized?

Great question! We have several articles that will help you with answers.

Are the Biblical Documents Reliable?
www.demo1fqdz.probe.org/are-the-biblical-documents-reliable/

Authority of the Bible:
demo1fqdz.probe.org/authority-of-the-bible-a-strong-argument-for-christianity/

The Inspiration of the Bible:
www.demo1fqdz.probe.org/the-inspiration-of-the-bible/

The New Testament: Can I Trust It?
www.demo1fqdz.probe.org/the-new-testament-can-i-trust-it/

The Christian Canon:
www.demo1fqdz.probe.org/the-christian-canon/

You will be especially interested in this answer to email: “How Did the Church Recognize Which Books Were Inspired By God?”
www.demo1fqdz.probe.org/how-did-the-church-recognize-which-books-were-inspired-by-god/

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Sue Bohlin
Probe Ministries Webmistress

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