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A Biblical canon or canon of scripture subscribes to a larger context than just the New Covenant. The phrase refers to an accepted list of letters or books considered to be authoritative life-guiding spiritually inspired scripture by a particular religious community, generally in Judaism or Christianity. The terminology was first founded by Jewish sources, as an example: the Masoretic Text is the canonical text for Judaism.

The ascribed canonical books will have been accepted by debate and agreement through religious authorities of their respective faiths. Equally, all canonical books are considered chosen and discussion closed. Closed canon reflects a position that public revelation has ended and the inspired texts are complete and undisputable. To debate further or introduce other content is considered heresy and such are called "anathema" or cursed.

One of the most historical sessions of debate and agreement is the Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church, which met in 25 sessions that made up the Council of Trent in 1545-1563. One of the over-arching topics was to define that the church's interpretation of the Bible was final. Although, historically, Twenty-one official Ecumenical Councils have been held. Each called to discuss deviant teachings introduced by various sources.

I would like to propose that our modern church should also call into assembly such a counsel. Whereas historically, there was a flood of heresies introduced, and they were dealt with seriously. Today, the church is consumed with a deluge of false teachings, and it stands back passively in ecumenical tolerance. To the seven churches in the Revelations it was said, either address the corruption or the lamp stand shall be removed.