Speaking of the Bible, I'd be interested to hear your answer to this particular question:
How do you know that the books of the New Testament are truly inspired by God? (other than your own personal feelings)
As a Catholic, I have a very simple answer to that question.
But I'm wondering how somebody who doesn't believe in the teaching authority of the Church would answer that question.
Thanks for indulging me here.
Simple, and I'll give you a biblical answer. The apostles taught us that when we are saved, we put on the mind of Christ. We are also told we are indwelt by the holy spirit when baptised in the spirit. Now, either those words are nonsense - which they are not - or, the spirit and mind of God recognizes His own. The question I would have for you is how do you not know absent the church?