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What is the Biblical Basis for a Closed Canon?

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  • Related : How do Sola Scriptura defenders have a 'list' of scripture . . . etc ? – Nigel J Dec 29 '22 at 14:17
  • Why closed? I drafted an answer. Here's the outline: While there is no agreed-upon scriptural basis for the closing of Scripture, here are two verses that are sometimes cited.

    For the OT, the penultimate verses of the Book of Ecclesiastes:

    And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. (Ecc. 12:12-13)

     – Dan Fefferman Dec 30 '22 at 01:10
  • For the New Testament, the Book of Revelation 22:18 contains an admonition which is sometimes applied to the whole Bible:

    I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book:

    {NOTE: I do not think these verses should be understood as closing the canon... but people do use them (esp. Rev. 22) as an argument to that effect.}

     – Dan Fefferman Dec 30 '22 at 01:11
  • I see now that the question was basically asked/answered earlier. I am removing my vote to re-open. – Dan Fefferman Dec 30 '22 at 01:25

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