How did we get the Bible?

Who decided which books make up the Bible? How do we know which books belong in the Bible and which books don’t?

The question is dealt with in the first 3 minutes of this video by Dr Michael Kruger (Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte):

It’s also answered in more detail below in a 13-minute video by Dr Robert Plummer (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary):

Update: For a short book on the subject, check out A Christian’s Pocket Guide to How we Got the Bible. Michael Kruger (above) comments: ‘Finally, we have an accessible book on the biblical canon that is answering the kind of questions ordinary Christians are asking. I highly recommend it.’

Five years in!

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September marked five years since Stephen’s ordination in Stranraer. In a recent sermon he reflected on some of the reasons that led to him accepting the call to come here, as he preached on a verse that is particularly relevant to the situation of the congregation both then and now. You can listen to the sermon below:

I have set before you an open door
Stephen Steele

Good news for drug users

We had hoped to have Trevor Wills speaking at a special meeting last month about his drug use and the hope and new life that enabled him to break free. Sadly the meeting had to be postponed due to coronavirus restrictions, but you can watch a five-minute version of his story below: