Before the New Testament was formed, the church relied on the message of the Apostles and the Apostles’ associates. This can be seen in the church fathers and the New Testament itself. This fact has great importance for our understanding of the function and formation of the New Testament texts.

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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)

Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats