The term "canon" comes from a Greek word meaning rule or standard. When applied to Scripture, it refers to the recognized collection of books that are divinely inspired and authoritative. The Bible consists of 66 books, these books were not chosen by men but were recognized by God’s people as inspired fully by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21 says, "knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."