[jude24]

I don't disagree with Lee Strobel, that what happened was that the church councils recognized what was inherently authoritative. My question, however, is more subtle - how do we know, without resorting to some sort of Magesterium, that Hebrews belongs in the canon, but the Didache does not? There were 200-some gospels and epistles floating around the early church. Some (like the Didache) are of unquestioned orthodoxy. Others are not - but how do we define those without either a Magesterium or consensus patronum?

These are the philosophical questions that bother me - and I have not heard a satisfying answer yet. I'm still listening for one, however.

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

The doctrine that Holy Scripture is Infallible, by its nature, represents a "Catch-22" against the Romanist dogma of Prima Scriptura.

See if you can figure out why, Jude. Then tell me.

I'm not baiting you. I'm honestly interested in your answer.

Best, OP