The Origin and Authority of the New Testament Canon

Introduction to Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to explain “the problem of canon” Identify and summarize factors that contribute to criticism of the New Testament canon Distinguish between the de facto and de jure objections to the New Testament canon

The Historical-Critical Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Explain the general approach of the community-determined model to authenticating canon Evaluate the Historical-Critical approach to canon Identify and summarize the different definitions of “canon” Summarize the Roman Catholic, Canonical Criticism, and the Existential/Neo-Orthodox approaches to canon

The Roman Catholic Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Explain the general approach of the community-determined model to authenticating canon Evaluate the Historical-Critical approach to canon Identify and summarize the different definitions of “canon” Summarize the Roman Catholic, Canonical Criticism, and the Existential/Neo-Orthodox approaches to canon

The Canonical Criticism and Existential Models

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Explain the general approach of the community-determined model to authenticating canon Evaluate the Historical-Critical approach to canon Identify and summarize the different definitions of “canon” Summarize the Roman Catholic, Canonical Criticism, and the Existential/Neo-Orthodox approaches to canon

The Historically-Determined Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Summarize the general approach of the historically-determined model to authenticating canon Explain the “canon within a canon” approach to canon Explain the “criteria of canonicity” approach to canon

Overview of the Self-Authenticating Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to summarize the self-authenticating model, both what it is and what it is not Be able to articulate the advantages the self-authenticating model has over the other models Identify the components of the self-authenticating model Ability to describe the several attributes of canonicity

The Components and Implications of the Self-Authenticating Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to summarize the self-authenticating model, both what it is and what it is not Be able to articulate the advantages the self-authenticating model has over the other models Identify the components of the self-authenticating model Ability to describe the several attributes of canonicity

The Divine Qualities of the Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Define and explain what is meant by the beauty, efficacy, and unity of Scripture Identify the three perspectives on Scriptural unity Appraise the objections given by critical scholars

The Apostolic Origins of the Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Explain the relationship between canon and covenant Summarize apostolic tradition Summarize pseudonymity and the charge that there are pseudonymous books in the New Testament

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 1

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Identify unique features of p66 Identify general characteristics of early Christian codices Compare and contrast early Christian manuscripts with those of the larger Greco-Roman world Identify scribal habits in copying manuscripts

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 2

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Identify unique features of p66 Identify general characteristics of early Christian codices Compare and contrast early Christian manuscripts with those of the larger Greco-Roman world Identify scribal habits in copying manuscripts

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 3

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Identify unique features of p66 Identify general characteristics of early Christian codices Compare and contrast early Christian manuscripts with those of the larger Greco-Roman world Identify scribal habits in copying manuscripts

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 4

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Identify unique features of p66 Identify general characteristics of early Christian codices Compare and contrast early Christian manuscripts with those of the larger Greco-Roman world Identify scribal habits in copying manuscripts

Defending the Corporate Reception of the Canon - Introduction

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to respond to the critics’ claim that the early disagreements over the books indicate that they are not canonical Explain why the Self-Authenticating Model expects some disagreement and diversity Explain the idea of a “canonical core” Discuss the Scriptural and Second-century evidence of early canonical consciousness

The New Testament on a Canonical Core

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Be able to respond to the critics’ claim that the early disagreements over the books indicate that they are not canonical Explain why the Self-Authenticating Model expects some disagreement and diversity Explain the idea of a “canonical core” Discuss the Scriptural and Second-century evidence of early canonical consciousness

Reformed Theological Seminary

The Origin and Authority of the New Testament Canon

Dr. Michael. J. Kruger

Introduction to Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Historical-Critical Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Roman Catholic Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Canonical Criticism and Existential Models

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Historically-Determined Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Overview of the Self-Authenticating Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Components and Implications of the Self-Authenticating Model

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Divine Qualities of the Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The Apostolic Origins of the Canon

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 1

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 2

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 3

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Greek Readings Video Lecture - Part 4

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Defending the Corporate Reception of the Canon - Introduction

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The New Testament on a Canonical Core

November 1, 2016 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger