John 1:1 In the beginning (Genesis) was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
I suppose it is impossible to hear/read the arrogance of your claim. God made a donkey speak to a preacher for hire. Claiming credit for things not possible does not make ones claims credible.
“I suppose it is impossible to hear/read the arrogance of your claim. God made a donkey speak to a preacher for hire. Claiming credit for things not possible does not make ones claims credible. “
And the Shepard of Hermas is not part of the NT why? Ditto other books frequently read but deemed not scriptural in the end. SomEONE had to decide, and given PETER and his successors were authorized by Jesus himself to “bind and loose” and Jesus said he was building his church on Peter [Matthew] and that Timothy said that the Church is “the pillar and foundation of truth.” Then I think it would be a good thing to know who had the authority to do declare something scriptural. Certainly not your sect. I’m going on the apostolic succession Jesus Himself established and am not taking a chance on your sect. if that sounds “arrogant” take it up with Jesus. I didn’t make the rules and decisions. HE did!
Oh, and my goodness. Do you not know “the Word” in this context means CHRIST HIMSELF? This is an affirmation of the trinity. Which protestants also believe in. I.E. the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are 3 persons in one and the same God. It’s a mystery, but one thing ALL Christians believe in. Sheesh.