How do I know scripture is correct? That is a valid question.
The apostles learned directly from Christ. The apostles passed what they had learned to others, initially by speech (oral tradition)and later through writings. Early Christians collected, copied, and passed on the written teachings and oral traditions. Over the course of a couple of centuries, the manuscripts that make up what I call the Bible were gathered and became canon by faithful Christians guided by the Holy Spirit.
Thank you for your response. I agree completely. So what you’re saying is that the writing down and compilation of the Bible was a work of the Church. The Bible belongs to the Church — not the Church to the Bible. The only question remaining is: since there are profound disagreements among people calling themselves Christians, where is the real Church to be found, and how is it to be recognized? Just tossing that out. I don’t need a response if you don’t feel like it right now. I feel like I’m in a conversation with you, not a debate.