k2aggie07 said:
"Some council" approved the scriptures after the protestant reformation and was held by Roman Catholics by themselves. It's rather strange to simultaneously appeal to and reject authority, isn't it?
Personal belief isn't a strong standard, which is exactly my point. For the record, conciliar confirmation of scriptures is superfluous and a relatively new idea in Christendom. The historical litmus test of scripture is what is read in Church, that is to say, it was established by use, not decree.
It was recognized by the Church. It wasn't established by the Church. The Bible was established by God himself. God's word is self attesting. It has nothing to do with me or anyone else.