The early Christians accepted the New Testament Gospels of Jesus, but rejected others such as the "Gospel of Thomas" and the "Gospel of Peter." Why did they accept some, but reject others? What standard did they use to evaluate Gospel accounts of Jesus? Join us as we answer these questions.

Curt Parton serves as teaching pastor for The Orchard in Fair Oaks, CA (orchardonline.org). Visit exploringthefaith.com to subscribe to Curt’s weekly newsletter, get the latest news on his upcoming book, and join in the discussion!

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