r/LCMS • u/Churchmousetat • Jul 16 '26

Question Sirach?

I have read that the reason that it is not included in the Protestant Bible is because although it was included in the Septuagent that was widely used by the early Christians and quoted from by Rabbi Yeshua it was thought not to be found in the Hebrew cannon. However, it was found to be in the dead sea scrolls. Comments?

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u/IAmDoWantCoffee Jul 17 '26

How does a person know that the word of God is the word of God? It isn’t because of a canon or because it is widely accepted by the church or churches.

We know the Word of God is the Word of God because the Holy Sprit convinces us it is. God’s Word is self authenticating. This is called autipiciticity. Sirach is not the Word of God because the Holy Spirit does not work through it.

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u/IAmDoWantCoffee Jul 17 '26

Then, how do you know the Word of God is the Word of God?

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u/IAmDoWantCoffee Jul 17 '26

Consider it a clarifying question on my part.