The councils followed something similar to the following principles to determine whether a New Testament book was truly inspired by the Holy Spirit: 1) Was the author an apostle or have a close connection with an apostle?
Vikao hivi vilifuata njia zile zile za kutambua kwamba vitabu vya Agano Jipya viliandikwa kupitia Roho Mtakatifu: 1) Je! Mwandishi alikua mwanafunzi wa Yesu au alikua na uhusiano wa karibu na mitume? 2) je!