Is scripture alone sufficient?

[b4jesustoday]

Acts 8

26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

 

[Sabertooth]

No. You need the Tutor, too.

Jesus said,
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper,
that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth,

whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him;​

but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:15-17 NKJV

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name,
He will

teach you all things, and
bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14:26 NKJV​

 

[St_Worm2]

Is scripture alone sufficient?

Hello b4jesustoday, since we can only guess at what you mean by "Scripture alone being sufficient", it is impossible to answer the question you asked, well, except by conjecture.

So that begs the question, what do YOU mean by that phrase (what does "Scripture alone" mean, to you, and in what way/ways do you mean that it is sufficient?)

As for St. Philip explaining the Gospel to the Ethiopian Eunuch (via the Isaiah scroll), I'm not sure what that passage has to do with Sola Scriptura (perhaps you could explain that too?), but saving faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ, yes? .. Romans 10:17.

God bless you!

--David

 

[returntosender]

YES

 

[Sabertooth]

No. You need the Tutor, too.

The Pharisees of Jesus' time already had "Scripture alone."

 

[pdudgeon]

I would say that scripture alone is not sufficient. There are three more things necessary to complete the picture.
1. Understanding of the Scripture
2. Willingness to do what it says
3. Action to bring the scripture to fruition.

No one can harvest a crop that first has not been planted or watered.
Seed Scattered and Sown Catholic Hymn - Bing video

 

[dqhall]

Acts 8

26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

The baptism of the Holy Spirit surpasses scripture. If a scribe made an error in copying, how can one rely on the error.? Saying there are no errors in the Bible is not good enough. The Sanhedrin used verses from the Torah (first five books of the Bible) to make their case against Jesus Christ. They condemned him to death based on their interpretation of scripture. Caiaphas was the highest ranking member of the Sanhedrin, the chief priest. He condemned Jesus thinking the Hebrew Bible was backing him.

 

[Danthemailman]

2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Scripture alone is sufficient. Do not add to God's Word.

 

[Lost4words]

Scripture alone has given birth to 1,000s of denominations. Each with their own unique take on the Word of God.

Jesus sent out His Apostles to preach and teach the word of God.

He didnt hand out leaflets of scripture for people to 'go it alone!'

 

[b4jesustoday]

need the Holy Spirit to guide the church!
Jn 16:13

and the teaching authority of the authority of the apostles! Mt 28:19

 

[b4jesustoday]

2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God

That true but from scripture alone what is and what is not scripture?

scripture and Christ give us the teaching authority of the Peter the apostles and their successors!
Mt 16:18 Mt 28:19 Jn 8:32 Jn 16:13 Jn 20:21-22 eph 2:20

 

[JohnDB]

Scripture alone is insufficient...
Just like a tree in a meadow is insufficient.

Somebody, somewhere had to teach you how to read, the rules of grammar, and punctuation.
Then someone had to teach you how to actually treat a book. And some anthropology, history, geography, topography and other sciences.

Then you also had to be taught poetry and music and literary devices....all the artistic things.

Otherwise you are trying to play football without any kind of ball.

 

[dqhall]

2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Scripture alone is sufficient. Do not add to God's Word.

The scripture said you should stone people who work on the seventh day of the week.

Exodus 31:14 “‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it is to be put to death; those who do any work on that day must be cut off from their people.“ See also Numbers 15:32-36 where they stoned someone to death for picking up sticks on the seventh day of the week.

The Sabbath is from sundown of the sixth day of the week until sundown of the seventh day of the week according to Hebrew scriptures. According to the Bible that is mainly Saturday. Either this part of the Bible is not scripture, or some people will be charged with murder if they try to obey it.

The Bible alone is not good enough.

 

[Danthemailman]

The scripture said you should stone people who work on the seventh day of the week.

Exodus 31:14 “‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it is to be put to death; those who do any work on that day must be cut off from their people.“ See also Numbers 15:32-36 where they stoned someone to death for picking up sticks on the seventh day of the week.

The Sabbath is from sundown of the sixth day of the week until sundown of the seventh day of the week according to Hebrew scriptures. According to the Bible that is mainly Saturday. Either this part of the Bible is not scripture, or some people will be charged with murder if they try to obey it.

The Bible alone is not good enough.

The Bible (which is God’s Word) is good enough. You just need to learn how to rightly divide the word of truth. You are quoting Scripture from the Old Testament under the old covenant that applied to Israel under the law. The Church/the body of Christ is not under the old covenant.

 

[eleos1954]

2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God

That true but from scripture alone what is and what is not scripture?

scripture and Christ give us the teaching authority of the Peter the apostles and their successors!
Mt 16:18 Mt 28:19 Jn 8:32 Jn 16:13 Jn 20:21-22 eph 2:20

Is scripture alone sufficient?

YES!

Jesus taught from the OT which existed before HE established HIS church through the apostles.

John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

Nehemiah 9:20

“You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them,
Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth,
And You gave them water for their thirst.

1 John 2:27

As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.

Matthew 4:4

But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Proverbs 30:5-6

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

2 Timothy

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

John 17:17

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Deuteronomy 4:2

You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Psalm 119:160

The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Luke 11:28

But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

We (believers) are all to be disciples of Christ. All believers are His church.

John 8:31-32

So Jesus said to the Jews (not just the apostles) who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

 

[b4jesustoday]

Lk 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Scripture alone not sufficient they need Christ to teach them and we do too and He does so thru His church and the successors of the apostles!

 

[pescador]

Scripture alone has given birth to 1,000 of denominations. Each with their own unique take on the Word of God.

Jesus sent out His Apostles to preach and teach the word of God.

He didnt hand out leaflets of scripture for people to 'go it alone!'

Hand out leaflets in approx. 25 AD? Really?

 

[pescador]

The scripture said you should stone people who work on the seventh day of the week.

Exodus 31:14 “‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it is to be put to death; those who do any work on that day must be cut off from their people.“ See also Numbers 15:32-36 where they stoned someone to death for picking up sticks on the seventh day of the week.

The Sabbath is from sundown of the sixth day of the week until sundown of the seventh day of the week according to Hebrew scriptures. According to the Bible that is mainly Saturday. Either this part of the Bible is not scripture, or some people will be charged with murder if they try to obey it.

The Bible alone is not good enough.

A couple of verses is NOT the Bible. It is totally sufficient in its entirety.

In case you're not aware, there was a man named Jesus Christ who took the punishment for sins committed under OT law, so it no longer applies to Christians.

Welcome to the 21st Century!

 

[b4jesustoday]

I thought it was the very word of God, each and every word, not scripture scholars, not context, not private judgment!

 

[dqhall]

The Bible (which is God’s Word) is good enough. You just need to learn how to rightly divide the word of truth. You are quoting Scripture from the Old Testament under the old covenant that applied to Israel under the law. The Church/the body of Christ is not under the old covenant.

I could find good and bad in the law. I agree that I ought not do sexual immorality/fornication. The law offers some instruction about this. The punishments of the law are severe. In this way the law is death. This is why I am not under the law.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the workers labor in vain.“ Psalm 127:1