Christian apologist Wesley Huff is pushing back against a widely circulated claim that the Bible was "voted on" and that the divinity of Jesus was invented at the Council of Nicaea, calling the idea a major misunderstanding of church history.
In a recent episode of the "Can I Trust the Bible?" series, Huff-alongside Andy Steiger of Apologetics Canada-addressed common skeptical claims about the origins of the Bible and core Christian doctrines. Filmed on location in modern-day Turkey, where the historic council took place, the episode aims to separate popular myths from historical evidence.
Huff explained that the notion of a fourth-century council determining which books belonged in the Bible-or inventing the belief in Jesus' divinity-has been amplified in both internet discourse and pop culture. One well-known example is The Da Vinci Code, which portrays early church leaders as shaping Christian doctrine through political maneuvering.
However, Huff emphasized that historical data tells a different story. "The Bible is arguably the most important book ever written," he said, noting that while skeptics often claim it was assembled for political reasons, the development of the biblical canon was a much earlier and more organic process within the Christian community.
He also pointed out that belief in Jesus as the Son of God predates Nicaea by centuries, appearing in the earliest Christian writings. Even scholars outside the evangelical tradition, such as Bart Ehrman, have acknowledged that the idea of Jesus' divinity is present in the earliest sources available to historians.
The Council of Nicaea, convened in AD 325, primarily addressed the nature of Christ in response to theological disputes-not the formation of the biblical canon. Huff and Steiger argue that misunderstanding the council's purpose has led to persistent myths about how Christianity's central beliefs were established.
The episode is part of an ongoing series exploring questions about the reliability, transmission, and interpretation of Scripture. Previous installments have examined topics such as the Gospel of Thomas, the accuracy of biblical translations, and the historical credibility of the Bible.
Huff, who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in New Testament studies, gained wider attention in 2025 following an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where his articulation of Christian apologetics reached a broader audience.
As debates about faith, history, and Scripture continue in both academic and public spaces, Huff's response highlights the importance of distinguishing between popular narratives and historically grounded scholarship.
