CHRISTIAN ANSWERS: Why were some books left out of the New Testament?

Why were some books left out of the Bible? This video breaks down the 3 key criteria early Christians used to chose the books of the New Testament—apostolic authorship, core teaching, and wide church use—and explains why books like the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Peter didn’t make the cut. Learn how the New Testament was formed and why it still matters today. ❓Ask a question Do you have a question from today’s video—or about Christianity or faith in general? Add it in the comments, and I’ll try to respond there or in a future video. 📚 My go-to reads • Basic Christianity, Dr. John Stott → https://amzn.to/43CBV96 • The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel → https://amzn.to/3LEvZWR • Why Trust the Bible, by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing → https://amzn.to/4ohMtTg • How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Dr. Gordon Fee & Dr. Douglas Stuart→ https://amzn.to/3LhDfrI • Seven Days that Divide the World, by Dr. John Lennox → https://amzn.to/47Shqrt • Why the Universe is the Way It Is, by Dr. Hugh Ross → https://amzn.to/4oNtJeo • Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, by Dr. Nabeel Qureshi → https://amzn.to/4qJ8NHi • Serve God, Save the Planet, by Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth → https://amzn.to/4hDRfbt 🐝 Comment rules Let’s make this a positive space for everyone. Questions, disagreements, and debates are welcome, but do so with gentleness and respect. Remember, we’re interacting with real people and we win more bees with honey. Mean comments will be deleted. 💬 Affiliate disclosure Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, it helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. Thank you for making this channel possible.