Denies
Deuterocanonical books not accepted; Protestant canon of 66 books affirmed
The NAC follows the Protestant biblical canon and does not include the deuterocanonical books as canonical Scripture. The church affirms the 66-book Protestant canon.
The NAC's decision reflects its historical roots in Protestant Christianity and its commitment to the criterion of apostolicity: only texts with direct apostolic authority are canonical.
Key Distinctions
- Canonical status:
- 66 books
- Apocrypha status:
- not included
- Historical value:
Scripture References
Sources
- NAC Statement of Faith
- Protestant biblical principle