Truth Unites The ULTIMATE Case for Sola Scriptura
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Aug 19, 2025 Gavin Ortlund passionately argues the significance of Sola Scriptura as the ultimate authority in faith and practice. He delves into the historical disputes over apostolic teachings and critiques ecclesiastical infallibility, revealing its shaky foundations. The discussion offers a fresh perspective on Scripture's supremacy over traditions and asserts that no other authority can match its reliability. Listeners can expect an engaging exploration of theological depth and the importance of Scripture in the Christian community.
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Scripture As The Only Infallible Rule
- Sola Scriptura means Scripture is the only infallible rule for the church, not that the Bible is the only authority.
- Other church authorities can bind believers but remain fallible and must be measured by Scripture.
Distinguish Infallibility From Authority
- Infallibility and authority are distinct categories; something can have binding authority without being incapable of error.
- Protestants accept church authority but insist it remains subordinate and reviewable by Scripture.
Don’t Demand Explicit Scriptural Proof For Every Doctrine
- Do not conflate Sola Scriptura with the claim that every doctrine must be explicitly in the Bible.
- Use the doctrine of sufficiency to derive necessary truths by good and necessary consequence from Scripture.
