To all who reject the doctrine of Sola Scriptura,
First let me begin with my definition (which is the classic Protestant definition). Sola Scriptura teaches that the Bible alone is the word of God and only infallible rule of faith and morals. Sola Scriptura does not say that the Bible is the only authority, but that it is the only infallible authority. Church teachings are very useful and important, but they are not equal to Scripture. At the end of the day, even they must be evaluated according to Scripture.
That said...
Do you believe that those who hold to Sola Scriptura have too high a view of Scripture? I mean, we believe that the Scriptures are sufficient for salvation and morals, that they are clear, that they have not been corrupted, and that they are inerrant.
Is this too high a view of the Bible?
It seems to me that those who want to say that Church Tradition is on par with Scripture and is equally infallible have too low a view of the Bible. They insist that the Bible is not clear and not sufficient to tell us what we need to know to be saved and live holy lives. They insist that we need more teachings than what the Bible provides for these things.
First let me begin with my definition (which is the classic Protestant definition). Sola Scriptura teaches that the Bible alone is the word of God and only infallible rule of faith and morals. Sola Scriptura does not say that the Bible is the only authority, but that it is the only infallible authority. Church teachings are very useful and important, but they are not equal to Scripture. At the end of the day, even they must be evaluated according to Scripture.
That said...
Do you believe that those who hold to Sola Scriptura have too high a view of Scripture? I mean, we believe that the Scriptures are sufficient for salvation and morals, that they are clear, that they have not been corrupted, and that they are inerrant.
Is this too high a view of the Bible?
It seems to me that those who want to say that Church Tradition is on par with Scripture and is equally infallible have too low a view of the Bible. They insist that the Bible is not clear and not sufficient to tell us what we need to know to be saved and live holy lives. They insist that we need more teachings than what the Bible provides for these things.