Abaxvahl
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IS THE RULE OF FAITH AND PRACTICE ALWAYS SCRIPTURE ALONE?
For me this is not a very hard question to answer from the scriptures.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SCRIPTURE OR WHAT IS SCRIPTURE?
2 Timothy 3:16-17 [16], ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION (God breathed) OF GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17], That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.
So scripture is God's words given to mankind that are profitable for for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. God gives us scripture so that we may be perfected and thoroughly furnished to all good works.
Now that we know what scripture is (God's spoken and recorded written Words given to us for our salvation), lets continue...
WHY IS SCRIPTURE THE ONLY RULE OF FAITH?
Romans 10:17 So then FAITH COMES BY HEARING AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD.
Scripture is the only rule of faith because it is through the scriptures that we receive faith. Our faith comes as we believe and follow what God's Word says (James 2:17-26).
Hebrews 11:6 [6], But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Romans 14:23 Whatsoever is not of faith is sin..
Ephesians 2:8-9 [8], For by grace are you saved THROUGH FAITH; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:[9], Not of works, lest any man should boast.
So according to the scriptures we are saved by God's grace through faith that comes by the word of God as we believe and follow what Gods' Word says as our faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.
GOD'S SPIRIT IS THE SPIRIT OF THE WORD OF GOD WHICH WE RECEIVE AS WE BELIEVE WHAT GOD'S WORD SAYS
John 6:63, It is the spirit that quickens; the flesh profits nothing: THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK UNTO YOU THEY ARE SPIRIT AND THEY ARE LIFE.
John 17:17, Sanctify them through your truth: your word is truth.
Matthew 4:4 Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
Acts of the Apostles 2:38 Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts of the Apostles3:19 Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, BELIEVING, you shall receive.
John 20:31 But THESE THINGS ARE WRITTEN THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; AND THAT BELIEVING YOU MIGHT HAVE LIFE THROUGH HIS NAME.
Acts of the Apostles 24:14, But this I confess to you, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, BELIEVING ALL THINGS THAT ARE WRITTEN IN THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS.
Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace IN BELIEVING, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
John 3:36, HE THAT BELIEVES ON THE SON HAS EVERLASTING LIFE; HE THAT BELIEVES NOT THE SON SHALL NOT SEE LIFE, BUT THE WRATH OF GOD REMAINS ON HIM.
According to the scriptures we receive God's Spirit by believing and following what Gods' Word says. God's Spirit is the Spirit of the Word of God *John 6:63 and works through Gods' Word *John 17:17 as we believe and follow what God's Word says allowing God to work in and through us to will and to do of His own good pleasure Philippians 2:13. Faith (belief or believing) comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God we are saved by grace through faith that comes from Gods' Word. Therefore I believe that the scriptures are the only rule of faith. The truth of Gods' Word can only be found as we seek Jesus for it through his Word by claiming his promise for his Spirit to be our guide and teacher (see John 16:13; John 7:17; John 14:26; John 8:31-36; 1 John 2:27). This is God's new covenant promise to those who believe and follow Gods' Word *Hebrews 8:10-12.
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What is your view (scripture please)?
God bless
The Word of God is a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Scriptures are words of God and man which witness to Him. The rule of faith and practice is His faith and practice.
Not much else needs to be said.
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