Introduction. How does it read to you?" B. We are in a difficult position with Catholics, Orthodox and Watchtower believers alike, because when we point out the verses that prove sola Scriptura is taught in scripture, they don't believe they can understand the Bible without their church interpreting it for them... and they say sola Scriptura is not taught in the Bible. That verse doesn't make this claim. We just with that the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches held scripture alone in the same high regard! Unlike the apostles, Catholics and Orthodox would never send you to scripture, since they don't think you can even understand it! 15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://reasonabletheology.org 300 0 1 Although Revelation was not always placed in its current position at the end of the Bible, everyone always realized that it was the last book written. St. Cyril writes: “not even a casual statement must be delivered without the Holy Scriptures…give not absolute credence, unless thou receive the proof of the things which I announce from the Divine Scriptures“. In conversations with Protestants, the topic of sola scriptura will almost always come up. Unlike Jesus, Catholics and Orthodox don't ask you what you think scripture says, they just tell you how their church interprets it and you have no choice but to accept what they tell you. That’s not the question. In conversations with Protestants, the topic of sola scriptura will almost always come up. If they can, then Sola Scriptura is not in jeopardy. First, let us start with where Sola Scriptura is not proven… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for … Since there is no known "oral tradition" of the specific words spoken, it is obvious that scripture replaced oral tradition. The Reformation principle of sola scriptura (lit. What an amazing system of circular deception the Catholic, Orthodox and Brooklyn New York, churches have invented. The Catholic use of 3 John to prove the superiority of oral tradition is a classic example of taking a text out of context. Sola scriptura was the rallying cry of the Protestant 2) "Sola Scriptura—A Definition By sola Scriptura Protestants mean that Scripture alone is the primary and absolute source for all doctrine and practice (faith and morals). The Law of Liberty in Jas 2:12 is a direct reference to scripture. 8 For laying aside the Commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. 1 Corinthians 14:37. Sola scriptura means that Scripture alone is authoritative for the faith and practice of the Christian. Jesus said, "upon this rock I will build My church" and Paul warned: "in building the church, do not exceed scripture!". “You make the word of God of none effect through your tradition.”. In 2011, after many years of Protestant church-hopping, he was received into the Catholic Church. Never does Jesus refer to oral traditions in a positive way. Any point of belief or practice which cannot find a clear reference in Holy Scripture is rejected. Revelation 22:18-19, "You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you." ‎Sola Scriptura and the Bible as the Supreme Authority for Truth: The Prophetic Proof in Chapter 8 of Isaiah by Robert Alan King is a book with about 2,800 words. Can You Match These Saints to Their Weird Patronages? Scott Eric Alt is a Catholic convert and blogger. The doctrine of Sola Scriptura was at the heart of the Protestant Reformation,1 serving as a guard around Scripture to protect it from unbiblical ideas being imposed upon it.2 Nevertheless, many Christians today struggle to defend this vital doctrine while others say that Sola Scriptura is not even taught in the Bible.. Notice how the sola scriptura method is used by Christ to utterly hammer man-made-tradition of the magisterium of His day. The passage clearly states that books, to the exclusion of oral tradition, is the standard of judgement. Deuteronomy 12:32, "Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Whatever is not specifically in the Bible, or may be logically inferred from it, is not binding upon Christians. "For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother'; and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, is to be put to death'; but you say, 'If a man says to his father or his mother, whatever I have that would help you is Corban (that is to say, given to God),' you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or his mother; thus invalidating the word of God by your tradition which you have handed down; and you do many things such as that." “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”. According to those who are persuaded by this idea, the Bible—sixty-six, not seventy-three, books—is the sole infallible rule of faith and practice for the Church. in English literature (1998) from Southern Illinois University, and in a past life taught introductory college composition and literature. Mt 4:1-11. In case you don't understand - the "Scriptura" part of Sola Scriptura means the WRITTEN Word. Although traditionalists claim oral tradition, they cannot come up with even one phrase or the apostles Jesus said, that is not recorded in scripture! Sola scriptura is a theological doctrine held by some Protestant Christian denominations that the Christian scriptures are the sole infallible source of authority for Christian faith and practice. Very many key points of Catholic belief and practice do not, in fact, find an unambiguous exposition in the Bible. Isaiah 8:20 makes NO mention of the written Word of God - NOR does it say that it is our SOLE Authority. Sola Scriptura (‘by scripture alone’) Sola Fide (‘by faith alone’) Sola Gratia (‘by grace alone’) Solus Christus, or Solo Christo (‘Christ alone’ or ‘through Christ alone’) Soli Deo Gloria (‘glory to God alone’). 10-Point Biblical Refutation of Sola Scriptura The Bible teaches that a “three-legged stool” (Bible, Church and Tradition) is necessary to arrive at the truth. (1) in response to some abuses that had been occurring within the Catholic Church, Luther became a … Luke begins by mentioning uninspired gospels by Christians, then the oral tradition of the apostles and concludes that scripture alone will allow Theophilus to know for certain what the truth is. ... "The idea of sola Scriptura was an invention of the sixteenth century." Th… They are the final court of appeal on all doctrinal and moral matters. The hidden premise is that, since Scripture is good for all these things, it is good for all things, including being the sole infallible rule of faith. Traditionalists have simply not comprehended just how devastating it is that Jesus never appealed to his own authority in his 40 days temptation in the wilderness with the Devil. A Sola Scriptura poster is just a recipe but is no proof of actual adherence. Powerful Sola Scriptura proof texts: A. Abide only within scripture to the exclusion of oral tradition: B. Scripture is understandable, even by young children: C. Scripture alone is all-sufficient for life, morality, conduct and doctrine: D. The Gospel of John, by itself, is sufficient to bring about saving faith in Christ without oral traditions and the other three gospels! Second, the “things” in question, which the Bereans sought evidence of in the scriptures, was the teaching of the apostles that Jesus was the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. Mark 7:6-13 7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Even though the apostles were inspired with genuine oral revelation, they always directed people to the scriptures for the final determination of truth. If, however, the Catholic can prove that there are valid and necessary apostolic traditions pertaining to doctrine which were not written in Scripture, then Sola Scriptura would be in jeopardy since tradition would not be subordinate to Scripture. Proverbs 30:5-6, If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment. However good they may be in giving guidance, all the fathers, Popes, and Councils are fallible. The idea is actually self-refuting when asked this simple question: “So where is sola scriptura in the Bible? Catholics who understand their faith abide by this passage as much as Protestants do. Luke begins by mentioning uninspired gospels by Christians, then the oral tradition of the apostles and concludes that scripture alone will allow Theophilus to. Only the Bible is infallible. King examines Chapter 8 of Isaiah and expounds the meaning of the text to prove that Sola Scriptura was foretold by God in some length. This is the classic Protestant proof text for sola scriptura. Why? Design by Perceptions Design Studio. Oral tradition is worthless without the witness of scripture! The effects of the distinctives of the doctrine of Sola Scriptura should be seen in the church manifested as Worship, Evangelism, Obedience, Witnessing, and a Godly lifestyle. He currently lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, and blogs mainly about apologetics, What Everyone is REALLY Thinking in the Cry Room. (Mark 7:7-13), "have you not read in the Law" Matthew 12:5, "Did you never read in the Scriptures" Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Is this not the reason, And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures (Acts 17:2), Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, "Apollos powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ." Some Protestants like to use 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as a "proof-text" that Sola Scriptura is a Biblical principle: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. But if it is merely in addition to Scripture, Christ’s condemnation of the Corban rule has no bearing. For a Protestant to cite this verse is, in fact, to beg the question. It declared that it was contained partly in the written Scriptures and partly in D. Jesus expected the scriptures to be understood by the average man, even his enemies: II. If it is not to be found there, then the teaching is self-refuting: Whatever is not in the Bible is not binding on Christians >> Sola scriptura is not in the Bible >> ergo, sola scriptura is not binding on Christians. "He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. I. Protestants do, however, have a handful of proof texts that they often use in order to give some basis to sola scriptura. He was also saying to them, "You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your tradition. The Council of Trent in the 16th century declared that the revelation of God was not contained solely in the Scriptures. The example of the apostles using Sola Scriptura: A. He is a Third Degree Knight of Columbus and Benedictine oblate of St. Meinrad Archabbey. "2 Timothy 3:16-17 doesn't say the Bible is all sufficient by itself." If oral tradition, or the authority of the church was valid, then Jesus would have at least one time referred to oral tradition, or used himself as the authority, as the Catholics, Orthodox and JW's use the church organization as an authority. 2 Peter 3:1-2. Sola Scriptura implies several things. Powerful Sola Scriptura proof texts: A. Abide only within scripture to the exclusion of oral tradition: 1 Corinthians 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written , so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other. “only Scripture” or “Scripture alone”) has been the cause of great scandal since the sixteenth century. Sola Scriptura proof texts: A Bible Doctrine! This verse is more difficult to answer. Catholics agree that Scripture is materially sufficient. Here are three of them, and why they do not in fact prove this teaching. Sola Scriptura: The Bible Does Not State a Preference for Oral Tradition . Sola Scriptura Is Not Taught in the Bible Catholics agree with Protestants that Scripture is a “standard of truth”—even the preeminent one—but not in a sense that rules out the binding authority of authentic apostolic Tradition and the Church. Because it is dangerous. ‎"Sola Scriptura" ("Scripture Alone") is considered one of the two “pillars” -- along with "sola fide", or “faith alone” -- of the Protestant Revolt of the sixteenth century. The Failure of the Proof Text. (1 Timothy 4:13), Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so, Jesus said, "upon this rock I will build My church" and Paul warned: "in building the church, do not exceed scripture!". The first problem is that if St. Cyril is teaching Sola Scriptura it refutes Sola Scriptura. J. Scripture alone brings certainty in the midst of various oral traditions, proving oral tradition is unreliable: Roman Catholic and Orthodox "oral tradition" defenders attack the Bible and we defeat them with the sword of the Spirit! 2 Timothy 3:16-17: No matter how traditionalists twist it, it still says that scripture alone is all-sufficient to equip us for EVERY good work. The important thing to note here is that Jesus does not condemn tradition as such, only a particular tradition that had developed specifically in order to avoid a commandment. 16:18-19, Matt. The question is whether only scripture is inspired by God. I see your point. 2) It is not required of Scripture to have a statement to the effect, “The Bible alone is to be used for all spiritual truth,” in order for sola scriptura to be true. "I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, My little children, I am writing these things to you, Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written, For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have, These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have, "I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book." The only times Jesus referred to Oral traditions, was condemning them: 'But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.' 1 Corinthians 4:6 Mike Schmitz on Love and Same Sex Attraction (WATCH), Abby Johnson’s Full Speech at the 2020 RNC, Healing Divisions: the Catholic Response to Racism—WATCH. First, the Bible is a direct revelation from God. CLICK HERE, "How could 2 Timothy 3:16 teach the all-sufficiency of scripture, when several New Testament books were not even written yet?" If any one could have used oral tradition, it was Jesus, yet he chose the only safe and sure way to defeat Satan: Scripture. (THE WAY: What Every Protestant Should Know About the Orthodox Church, Clark Carlton, 1997, p 117, p 91), 1 Cor 4:6: Click for detailed outline. 18:15-18, Luke 10:16 and … Sola Scriptura – the Bible Alone – is the Rule of Faith for many Protestants. This does not prove that there are no other rules of faith, only that this rule of faith was the only one relevant to the question at hand. "if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. Let's follow the Lord's pattern of relying upon scripture! Eens in de paar weken vindt er op deze avond een Bijbelkring plaats, een van de belangrijkste activiteiten van Sola Scriptura. It’s fundamental in Protestant thinking with regard to the all-important issue of Christian authority and determination of tru… By designating a portion of one’s income as Temple treasury, they could get around this obligation. According to those who are persuaded by this idea, the Bible—sixty-six, not seventy-three, books—is the sole infallible rule of faith and practice for the Church. All Rights Reserved. He has an M.A. A. Sola Scriptura is taught in scripture: B. Catholics and Orthodox claim Sola Scriptura not taught in the Bible itself and is unscriptural. But in fact, the Reformers did not intend to do away with this tradition nor the centuries of reflection and meditation on the Scripture. From another thread: Yup, that would be an affirmative. This means Catholics and Orthodox need not appeal to their contradictory oral church traditions and Jehovah's Witnesses need not rely upon the. Shouldn't all Christians, regardless of their affiliation, want to use the the Bible to disprove any "misrepresentations" of their faith? Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar." For what the Bible says, God says." Luke 1:1-4: Click for detailed outline. Let’s examine the context of this passage. It would mean tradition is crystallized into and thus subordinate to Scripture. The evidence for the Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone) doctrine as being what was taught in the early church is found in the Holy Scriptures themselves. © Copyright EpicPew. The problem with using 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as a proof text is that no Catholic denies that all scripture is inspired by God. A church built upon Sola Scriptura is a church built upon a firm foundation on the Word of God, which will never fall. The Bible is complete, authoritative, and true. Matthew 4:1-11. Father Mike Schmitz (WATCH), Fr. There are two main problems, however. "the doctrine of sola Scriptura is not scriptural." CLICK HERE. Notice also that God knew that Revelation was the last book of the 66 book canon and that the warning not to add or take away from scripture is at the very end of the very last book of the canon. I do not know of any genuine, saved, person who would deny the reality and truth of these statements. C. Jesus made over 100 references to scripture. Yet Peter uses scripture as the method of reminding Christians of this oral tradition. Here we have a reference to oral traditions, "spoken beforehand". Where else would they have looked except the Old Testament? This simply cannot be coincidence but is God's eternal warning not to use oral traditions in addition to scripture! H. Scripture is the standard through which Jesus will judge: The words of Christ are only known today from scripture. Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) Scripture alone is the only infallible source of divine revelation and the final authority for matters of faith and practice. Although we cannot be certain that the phrase, "books were opened" in Rev 20:12, refers to 66 books of scripture, we are certain that no oral tradition is part of Judgement. If a tradition were to be found that contradicts Scripture, then Catholics would be right to do away with it. Jesus never relies upon oral traditions but scripture alone. But the Catholic teaching on tradition is not that it is contradictory to Scripture, but that it is in addition to Scripture. Acts 17:11-12: Even though the apostles were inspired with genuine oral revelation, they always directed people to the scriptures for the final determination of truth. Every time he defends truth he refers to the scriptures. John is not comparing oral and written tradition about the past but a written, as opposed to a personal, communication in the present. Hang with me. “Sola scriptura” was often understood to mean that only the Bible could be considered important, without the traditional Church exegesis. Woensdagavond, Sola-avond! Luke 10:26: "What is written in the Law? These words, spoken by Jesus, come at the conclusion of his condemnation of the Corban rule. "Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men." Protestants interpret this verse as a blanket condemnation of all tradition, against “the word of God,” by which they mean the Bible alone. Actually, this may be true of each of the four gospels, although it is only stated by John: E. Scripture alone is all-sufficient for complete hope, joy and assurance of salvation without any oral tradition: F. Scripture is the standard to which oral tradition may not be added: Although Roman Catholic and Orthodox defenders dismiss Rev 22:18 as applying only to the single book of revelation, these four texts prove it is a principle that applies to the whole Bible. As such, it has divine authority. And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and, So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by. “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so.”. This would make God a hypocrite for insisting that His CHURCH is our final earthly Authority in verses like Matt. Never did Jesus refer to oral tradition to prove or defend truth. Jesus expected even his enemies to correctly interpret the Bible by simply reading and studying it. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). The example of Jesus: Quoted scripture, never tradition: A. Jesus defeated the three temptations of the Devil with, "it is written", not "I say". I. Scripture is how we are reminded of oral traditions, proving oral tradition is replace by scripture: "This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles." The Corban rule was a loophole that the Pharisees had discovered in the command to honor your father and mother by, among other things, taking care of them in their old age. This thread is to post some info to help people deal with these two passages that are often used to “prove” sola scriptura: The first is in Acts 17:11. B. Scriptures were read in the churches every Lord's Day: III. A Protestant will want to claim that the Scriptures are presented as the sole standard of proof in this text. Scripture is the all-sufficient standard for the "words of Jesus". equip.org Sola Scriptura—The Authority of Scripture Third, the Scriptures not only have sufficiency but they also possess final authority. While the scriptures' meaning is mediated through many kinds of subordinate authority, such as the ordinary teaching offices of a denominated church, the ecumenical creeds, the councils of the catholic church, and so on - sola … Worship with a church that uses the Bible only in your own home town, twin organization, the Jehovah's Witnesses, The apostolic fathers taught Sola Scriptura, We invite all those who rely on the organization to interpret the Bible for them including Orthodox, Catholics, and their. The doctrine of Sola Scriptura originated with Martin Luther, the 16 th-century German monk who broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and started the Protestant "Reformation." Oral tradition is worthless without the witness of scripture! Proof Sola Scriptura (The Bible Alone) is False Using Scripture Read CH Spurgeon's thoughts on each of the "5 Solas" of the Reformation: Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christus, & Soli Deo Gloria. 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