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So as of right now, I'm coming to the conclusion that Sola Scriptura is basically impossible. Protestants, while claiming Scripture Alone, are informed theologically by a massive library of very diverse theologians
Good point, that Protestants interpret scripture through their traditions, using those doctrines invented by the Protestant reformers (or any new idea any Bible teacher comes up with). When listening to much Protestant Bible interpretation and teaching, I often sense the text says something radically different.Sola Scriptura is basically impossible.
the points of Calvinism are no where spelled out point by point in Scripture, line by line
Protestants generally interpret the Scriptures through the lens of Sola Fide, in spite of numerous verses that seem to indicate that our works in Christ *do* determine where we go when we die.
Sola Scariptura?Discussion in 'Traditional Theology' started by Gracia Singh, Oct 7, 2016. First the Title(above) , with a question mark.
Then the op:
So as of right now, I'm coming to the conclusion that Sola Scriptura is basically impossible. Protestants, while claiming Scripture Alone, are informed theologically by a massive library of very diverse theologians, authors, TV personalities, radio personalities, and pastors as diverse as John Calvin and Joyce Meyer who basically tell their audience what the Bible says, what it means, and how to live it out.
What's the difference between this and Tradition interpreting Scripture? Because the points of Calvinism are no where spelled out point by point in Scripture, line by line, yet Christians adhering to Reformed Soteriology interpret the Bible through the thoughts and writings of Calvin and others. Likewise Protestants generally interpret the Scriptures through the lens of Sola Fide, in spite of numerous verses that seem to indicate that our works in Christ *do* determine where we go when we die.
So in light of all this, why get upset by Catholics and Orthodox who interpret Scripture through their Tradition, when Protestants do the exact same thing, essentially? Thoughts?
Sola Scriptura? I don't think the examples in the OP are referring to Sola Scriptura accurately. Maybe it's just me though? (I didn't look through your posts to see a definition of Sola Scriptura)
The way the OP presents Sola Scriptura, there might not be a defense of Sola Scriptura possible. Is that like a set up ?
Personally I think Sola Scriptura is wonderful and strong and better than most all other , ..... what.... "systems" ?
To me, it "looks" misrepresented in the OP.....
My question I guess is, can any else verify that Sola Scriptura fits the various descriptions of it in the OP, or not ?
Catholic and Orthodox teaching is correct on this point: Sola Scriptura (scriptura only) is a false doctrine
What is "the intention of those writings" if not the traditional interpretation handed down?Really?
"We make the Holy Scriptures the rule and the measure of every tenet; we necessarily fix our eyes upon that, and approve that alone which may be made to harmonise with the intention of those writings." -- St Gregory of Nyssa.
That's a perfect statement of what the Protestant Reformers called Sola Scriptura, as expressed in the lengthy Reformation-era document I quoted earlier.
I think that a lot of people on this thread are reacting against a misunderstanding of Sola Scriptura.
Proof the Catholic Church rejects Sola Scriptura:Really?
Just because a few Church Fathers teach something doesn't prove it's true. A counter quote (there are others):"We make the Holy Scriptures the rule and the measure of every tenet; we necessarily fix our eyes upon that, and approve that alone which may be made to harmonise with the intention of those writings." -- St Gregory of Nyssa.
A reason I reject Sola Scriptura is that it ignores the question of interpretation. Even heretics used scripture.That's a perfect statement of what the Protestant Reformers called Sola Scriptura, as expressed in the lengthy Reformation-era document I quoted earlier.
I think that a lot of people on this thread are reacting against a misunderstanding of Sola Scriptura.
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