Hi John,

"For the sake of argument" we wouldn't say the writers of the Bible were inspired. We'd say that because that's what the Bible teaches. (2 Peter 1:21)

You mentioned the Council of Nicaea. I don't believe the Canon was formally recognized at that council as it that was to address the doctrine of the Trinity and Arian heresy.

You also mentioned Martin Luther forming the Protestant Canon. He didn't. The books he had issue with - Hebrews, James, Jude, Revelation, and Esther - all remained in the Bible we have today.

If you'd like some good resources on the formation of the Canon and why we don't believe it's having "faith in men", you will find a plethora of resources here:

http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Bibliology/Formation-of...

Nick