So… what about those "lost books"?

After releasing our Class Is In Session study on the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, 1 Enoch, and other ancient writings, the pastors sit down to have the bigger conversation.

Why do these books fascinate people so much?

Why do conspiracy theories stick?

And why does this question keep resurfacing in every generation?

In this roundtable discussion:

• We talk about where the confusion around "removed books" actually comes from

• We unpack why canon matters in the first place

• We discuss how social media has reshaped this conversation

• One of us pushes the tough objections people really ask

• And we wrestle with why this topic can quietly shake people's confidence in Scripture

This isn't about fear.

It's not about dismissing ancient writings.

And it's not about avoiding hard questions.

It's about clarity.

If you haven't listened to the Class Is In Session episode yet, start there for the historical and biblical foundation. Then come back and join the conversation as we ask:

If these books exist…

if they were read by ancient Jews and Christians…

if they contain spiritual language…

what about these other books?

Can the "lost books" of the Bible actually be trusted?

In this Class Is In Session episode of What About This?, Pastor Aaron walks through some of the most talked-about ancient writings that didn't make it into Scripture.

Old Testament Apocrypha.

Pseudepigrapha.

1 Enoch.

The Book of Maccabees.

Why weren't they included in the Bible? Were they removed?

Do they contradict Scripture?

And how should Christians think about them today?

We talk about

• what these books actually are (and what they aren't)

• why the early church did not include them in the biblical canon

• what teachings differ from Scripture

• how conspiracy theories have distorted the conversation

• and how these writings can still be useful historically and culturally

This isn't about dismissing ancient texts. It's about understanding them clearly.

If you've heard claims about "hidden books," if you've wondered why Enoch isn't in your Bible, or if you've seen people use these writings to challenge Scripture,

class is in session.

We weren't done. Part 1 opened the door on whether the Bible can be trusted. Part 2 keeps it open. In this follow-up episode of What About This?, we go deeper and respond to questions that came in from listeners. You asked. We answered.

We tackle:

• tough objections we didn't get to

• contradictions people point out

• miracles, God's timing,

• why filtering everything through God's Kingdom building focus matters more than most people think No dodging.

No quick clichés.

Real back-and-forth.

If you listened to Part 1, this finishes the conversation.

f you still have questions, send them in.

whataboutthis@jesuschurch.life

Your question might shape the next episode.

Can the Bible actually be trusted? In the second class episode of What About This?, Pastor Aaron explains how to take on one of the biggest questions people ask about faith. Is the Bible reliable or just a collection of ancient stories? We talk about • archaeology and historical support • how the Bible is structured • why it was written the way it was • how people misuse Scripture to control, harm, or justify bad behavior This isn't a debate to win. It's a conversation to think through. If you've struggled to trust the Bible or wondered how Christians can be confident in it, class ius in session.

Can the Bible actually be trusted?

In the first episode of What About This?, the pastors at Jesus Church take on one of the biggest questions people ask about faith.

Is the Bible reliable or just a collection of ancient stories?

One of us plays devil's advocate and presses hard on the doubts.

The others respond by walking through the facts.

We talk about

• archaeology and historical support

• how the Bible is structured

• why it was written the way it was

• how people misuse Scripture to control, harm, or justify bad behavior

This isn't a debate to win.

It's a conversation to think through.

If you've struggled to trust the Bible

or wondered how Christians can be confident in it,

this episode is a starting point.