How did the 27 books of the New Testament come together—and why were these specific writings chosen? In this episode of Like Jasper, we walk through the fascinating and faith-strengthening history behind the formation of the New Testament.

We explore:

📜 Apostolic Authorship – Why early Christians prioritized writings from the apostles or their close companions (like Luke and Mark).
🧪 Orthodoxy – How the early Church recognized books that aligned with the teachings of Jesus and the Hebrew Scriptures.
📖 Widespread Use – Which texts were being read and taught across churches by the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
⛪ The Role of Church Councils – How gatherings like the Synod of Hippo (393 AD) and Carthage (397 AD) confirmed what most Christians already recognized as Scripture.

We also debunk common myths—like the idea that the Bible was decided behind closed doors for political reasons—and instead show how the canon was more discovered than dictated.

By the end, you’ll see that the New Testament wasn’t randomly compiled, but carefully preserved, guided by God through history to reflect the true gospel of Christ.