By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D., Benjamin Laird, Ph.D., and Leo Percer, Ph.D. | November 9, 2023

S7E10 Creating the Canon on YouTube



Questions Covered on S7E10 Creating the Canon (w. Dr. Benjamin Laird and Dr. Leo Percer)



* When we speak of the New Testament canon, what do we mean? (Laird and Percer)

* In your book, Creating the Canon, you mention the methods that the NT writers likely used when writing their books. How did the writers go about formulating their documents? (Laird)

* You mentioned that the writing of the NT books was a collaborative process. What did you mean by that? (Laird)

* Who were the original readers of the NT writings? (Laird and Percer)

* How did the 27 books of the NT form into one collaborative canonical collection? (Laird)

* Percer, we have discussed various aspects that the early church looked for when they determined which books were inspired and belonged in the canon. What were some of those criteria? (Percer)

* What role did theological controversies hold in the formulation of the NT canon? (Laird)

* How confident are you in that we have the correct books in the NT canon? (Laird and Percer)



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About the Host



Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University's School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.

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About the Guests





Dr. Benjamin Laird joined the faculty of Liberty University in 2011 and currently serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. A native of Denver, Colorado, Dr. Laird teaches a variety of courses in New Testament and Greek. He is a second-generation Liberty alumnus and lives in Lynchburg with his wife and their five children. In addition to his teaching experience, he has served in various capacities in the church including pastor...