The early Church, that would be the CATHOLIC CHURCH, the one founded by our blessed Savior Jesus Christ, canonized Scripture and published all 73 books of the bible, proclaiming it the inerrant Word of God. Pretty hard to be outside the CATHOLIC CHURCH if one reads the bible no matter the bashing and ridicule.
Pious much? Interesting that Catholics always seem to forget that God used Judas, Balaam's donkey, and many evil people to promote His will. Catholics should keep in mind the Christ retained Judas as an apostle even though He knew Judas would betray Him.