Another passage generally used to try to prove the Protestant doctrine of sola-Scriptura is 1 Corinthians 4:6 – “I have applied all this to myself and Apol′los for your benefit, brethren, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of … Continue reading Sola Scriptura and “Do Not Go Beyond What is Written”
Month: July 2021
Sola Scriptura and the Bereans
In Acts 17, St. Paul encounters the Bereans, and it is recorded that “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessaloni′ca, for they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so” (Acts 17:11). This passage is often used to support a view of sola-Scriptura. Examples: … Continue reading Sola Scriptura and the Bereans
Sola-Scriptura and the Authority of Christ
A view often expressed in order to bolster the claim of sola-Scriptura is that Christ himself looked to the authority of Scripture alone, and taught his apostles to do the same. One example given is when Christ is tempted by Satan in the desert, and he responds to Satan’s temptations by quoting Scripture. An example … Continue reading Sola-Scriptura and the Authority of Christ
Sola-Scriptura and the “Word of God”
In my last post I reviewed a Catholic perspective of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 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.” One of the things to note is that this … Continue reading Sola-Scriptura and the “Word of God”
Sola Scriptura and 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Probably the most cited passage used to support sola-Scriptura is 2 Timothy 3:14-17 – “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith … Continue reading Sola Scriptura and 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Sola Scriptura and Biblical Authority – an Overview
Martin Luther launched Protestantism in the 16th century on the basis of five “solas” – the Latin word meaning alone. The Catholic perspective of the four “solas” related to salvation was discussed here and in subsequent posts. The fifth “sola” is sola-Scriptura – "Scripture alone." How sola-Scriptura is defined can vary somewhat between different Protestant … Continue reading Sola Scriptura and Biblical Authority – an Overview
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
In Mark 6:7-13 Jesus sends the twelve out, two by two to the mission field. He gives them authority over unclean spirits, and the Gospel records that they “cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them” (Mark 6:13). We see later in the life of the Church the … Continue reading The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Part 4
The Sacrament of Reconciliation perhaps highlights the division of beliefs between Catholicism and most Protestant faiths like no other. Differing understandings of authority, the nature of sin, the nature of the priesthood, what it means to be saved, how sins are forgiven – all of these come into play and since there are fundamental disagreements … Continue reading The Sacrament of Reconciliation Part 4
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Part 3
The Sacrament of Reconciliation perhaps highlights the division of beliefs between Catholicism and most Protestant faiths like no other. Differing understandings of authority, the nature of sin, the nature of the priesthood, what it means to be saved, how sins are forgiven – all of these come into play and since there are fundamental disagreements … Continue reading The Sacrament of Reconciliation Part 3
Between the Farm and the Cross 