Sola Scriptura

[Guest Judas Machabeus]

I'll be upfront and say that I do not adhere to sola scriptura. My fiancé does and so does her church. So I've been asked many times "where does it say that in the bible?"

I've recent heard that sola Scriptura is not found in the bible which I thought was odd. So I did some checking and found the following on the Wikipedia page:

Sola Scriptura is a doctrine that is not, in the words of the Westminster Confession of Faith 1.6 "expressly set down in Scripture"

I am a strong believer in going straight to those that hold a believe and ask them why they believe what they do.

Where in the bible is sola Scriptura?

Thanks

[Guest shiloh357]

I'll be upfront and say that I do not adhere to sola scriptura. My fiancé does and so does her church. So I've been asked many times "where does it say that in the bible?"

I've recent heard that sola Scriptura is not found in the bible which I thought was odd. So I did some checking and found the following on the Wikipedia page:

Sola Scriptura is a doctrine that is not, in the words of the Westminster Confession of Faith 1.6 "expressly set down in Scripture"

I am a strong believer in going straight to those that hold a believe and ask them why they believe what they do.

Where in the bible is sola Scriptura?

Thanks

Sola Scriptura isn't a biblical doctrine.  It is theological teaching that is based on the primacy of the Bible as the final arbiter in all matters of faith and practice.  And that is as it should be. 

 

The Bible is transmitted to us from the heart and mind of God and it is inerrant and infallible. As such, it should be our guiding document as Christians.   The writings and traditions of the Church should take a backseat to the Scriptures and should only be accepted so long as they comport with Scripture.

[Guest Judas Machabeus]

Thanks. I have not yet read every book of the bible let alone have chapter and verse memorized so I've never really questioned the topic.

Also sometimes ( rightfully or not ) it is spoken of in a way that comes across as though it is doctrinal.

[Littlelambseativy]

If the Bible is not our guide book we as Christians are without a compass.

[GoldenEagle]

I'll be upfront and say that I do not adhere to sola scriptura. My fiancé does and so does her church. So I've been asked many times "where does it say that in the bible?"

I've recent heard that sola Scriptura is not found in the bible which I thought was odd. So I did some checking and found the following on the Wikipedia page:

Sola Scriptura is a doctrine that is not, in the words of the Westminster Confession of Faith 1.6 "expressly set down in Scripture"

I am a strong believer in going straight to those that hold a believe and ask them why they believe what they do.

Where in the bible is sola Scriptura?

Thanks

Welcome to the forums.

Sola Scriptura is one of the 5 Solas believed by most Protestant/Evangelical churches as a result of the Reformation. Think Martin Luther and John Wesley.

Also from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sola_scriptura

 

Sola scriptura (Latin ablative, "by Scripture alone") is the doctrine that the Bible contains all knowledge necessary for salvation and holiness. Consequently, it demands that only those doctrines be admitted or confessed that are found directly within Scripture or are drawn indirectly from it by valid logical deduction or valid deductive reasoning. Sola Scriptura does not deny that other authorities govern Christian life and devotion, but sees them all as subordinate to and corrected by the written word of God.

 

Sola Scriptura is a formal principle of many Protestant Christian denominations and one of the five solas. It was a foundational doctrinal principle of the Protestant Reformation held by the Reformers, who taught that authentication of Scripture is governed by the discernible excellence of the text as well as the personal witness of the Holy Spirit to the heart of each man. Some Evangelical and Baptist denominations state the doctrine of sola Scriptura more strongly: Scripture is self-authenticating, clear (perspicuous) to the rational reader, its own interpreter ("Scripture interprets Scripture"), and sufficient of itself to be the final authority of Christian doctrine.

 

By contrast, the Anglican Communion and the Methodist Church, though generally considered a form of Protestantism, uphold the doctrine of prima scriptura,^[1][2] with Sacred Scripture being illumined by tradition, reason, and for Methodists, experience as well, thus completing the four sides of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.

 

Since the Westminster Confession of Faith is Anglican I would imagine that Sola Scriptura wouldn't be emphasized.

God bless,

GE

 

[Guest]

Where in the bible is sola Scriptura?

 

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Where

 

And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. Deuteronomy 8:3

 

In The

 

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. John 12:46-47

 

Bible

 

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. John 12:48

 

And When

 

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

 

And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Revelation 20:11-12

 

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Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

 

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Proverbs 30:5-6

 

The Bible  contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

 

Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions immutable.

 

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy.

 

It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

 

It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.

 

Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.

 

Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end.

 

It should fill the memory, rule the heart and guide the feet.

 

Read it slowly, frequently and prayerfully.

 

It is a mine of wealth, a Paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

 

It is given to you in life, will be open in the judgment, and be remembered forever.

 

It involves the highest responsibility, rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its holy precepts.

 

 

From The Front Of My Gideon New Testament

[GoldenEagle]

Thanks. I have not yet read every book of the bible let alone have chapter and verse memorized so I've never really questioned the topic.

Also sometimes ( rightfully or not ) it is spoken of in a way that comes across as though it is doctrinal.

 

I know very few people who have memorized the entire Bible.

Sola Scriptura is a theological teaching as Shiloh said. So is the concept of the Trinity. Do you believe in the Trinity?

God bless,

GE

 

[Guest Judas Machabeus]

I very much believe in the Trinity

I also believe that the bible is the infallibly inspired word of God.

I also believe that Jesus created a Church and did not write a bible. So I believe it's not a matter of one OR the other. But BOTH working in conjunction together.

Edited September 8, 2014 by Judas Machabeus

[DaveFromMichigan]

I am a little confused now. So you believe the bible is the infallibly inspired word of God, but you do not adhere to sola scriptura?

 

I guess I don't understand what the issue you are having, or is there any? Do you believe in other authorities beside the Bible?

 

I am not arguing or challenging you. I am just trying to understand what you are trying to say or ask.

[Guest shiloh357]

I am a little confused now. So you believe the bible is the infallibly inspired word of God, but you do not adhere to sola scriptura?

 

I guess I don't understand what the issue you are having, or is there any? Do you believe in other authorities beside the Bible?

 

I am not arguing or challenging you. I am just trying to understand what you are trying to say or ask.

yeah I was wondering the same thing.