This video by Gary Habermas explores the early creedal traditions within Christianity that existed before the New Testament books were written. Habermas argues that these early confessions, often found as oral sayings within the epistles and rarely in the Gospels, predate their written texts and are remarkably consistent in their core message about Jesus' deity, death, and resurrection. He presents evidence from critical scholars and linguistic analysis to support the trustworthiness and early origins of these confessions, highlighting their significance in understanding early Christology.
According to the video, here's a general timeline for some New Testament books:
Gospels:
Apostle Paul's Epistles: