August 30, 2026

Confidently knowing which books belong in the Bible could be the difference between spiritual nourishment and dangerous misdirection. This lesson digs into one of the most foundational questions a believer can ask: how do we know Scripture is complete and authoritative?

The discussion traces the Old Testament canon from the Ten Commandments through the writings of Moses, Joshua, Samuel, Nathan, and Isaiah, showing how the collection grew under divine inspiration until approximately 435 B.C. (a date worth remembering). After that point, no further additions were recognized as authoritative.

Surprisingly, the episode does not shy away from naming names. Teachers like Andy Stanley are called out for undermining the Old Testament's importance, and even Dolly Parton appears as an example of how positive influence and  ...