Did Paul intend for his writings to be Holy Writ?

[Sam]

One thing that seems interesting to me is that the Roman Catholic and Protestant NT both contain the same books. When it comes to the OT there are some books called apocrypha which are accepted by Roman Catholics and some others but not by most Protestants. The original King James Version included apocryphal books but many modern versions of the KJV do not. So much for those who are so strongly for the 1611 KJV.

There is a short book called "The Didache" or "teaching" which has differences of opinion on its date of origin. Some place it back in the days of the Apostles and others say it could date from a couple centuries later. This book mentions the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost formula for baptism and baptism by three immersions in running water. There is a version of the Bible called the AESV (Aramaic English Standard Version) which includes the "Didache" also called the "Limuda" and includes it in Acts 15:25-29.

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by Sam

I remember one meeting with ministers of a small organization that is no longer around. I think it merged with another group. One elderly man, a Bishop, who happened to be African American, had a mustache, and very brown teeth administered his holy kisses to the mouth. That was over 40 years ago. I was a young minister. He was one of my Bishops. I kissed him in the mouth in order to comply with the Scriptures.

That must have been awkward.. I don't know what I would have done... most likely sneezed really loudly and claimed not to want to give him my germs.

[Cindy]

I have come to the conclusion that Paul did intend for his writings to be Holy Writ!

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by James Griffin

Hey Rhoni,

Erik posted a great article above.

Even the Jews got into heated arguments over OT canon.

Bottom line answer to your question though:

It was done over time, by committees, and through much heated debate.

Much like the councils (Nicaean et al) which decided what would be the "official" doctrine.

Did this help or were you looking for something more in depth??

JAG

Thank-you, Your answer along with Erik's post made things a bit clearer for me.

Blessings, Rhoni

[Michael The Disciple]

Paul said he was an Apostle. The other Apostles believed he was one. That settles it for me. He was anointed to teach the Gentiles which he did.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Paul said he was an Apostle. The other Apostles believed he was one. That settles it for me. He was anointed to teach the Gentiles which he did.

Settles what for you, Mike? Can you elaborate?