Biblical Canon

The Cherubim and Seraphim Church affirms the Protestant biblical canon of 66 books — the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament. The apocryphal or deuterocanonical books (those accepted by Catholic and Orthodox traditions but not by Protestants) are not included in the C&S canon. The Bible is understood as the complete and sufficient written revelation of God.

Both Old and New Testaments are regarded as authoritative Scripture and Word of God. The Old Testament is drawn upon for theological teaching, for moral instruction, and for patterns of God's dealings with His people. The New Testament is understood as the fulfillment and interpretation of the Old Testament promises. The Gospels, Acts, Paul's epistles, and other New Testament writings are foundational to C&S theology and practice.

While the C&S affirms the authority of the 66-book canon, it also holds that the Spirit continues to speak beyond the written word through prophecy, visions, and dreams. This does not mean that new revelations are added to Scripture but rather that the Spirit applies and illuminates Scripture and provides current guidance to believers. The canon is closed — no new books are added — but the Spirit's ongoing revelation is understood as interpretation and application of the given Word.