The Counsel of Trent #975 - The Fallacy of "Sola Scriptura" Church Fathers
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Dec 18, 2024 The podcast dives into the challenges Protestants face when citing early Church Fathers in support of sola scriptura. It examines the historical origins of this doctrine and how interpretations vary between Catholic and Protestant theologians. Insights from Church Fathers like Athanasius and Augustine reveal the importance of both scripture and tradition in understanding the faith. The discussion critiques claims that Augustine endorsed solo scriptura, emphasizing a balanced view of scriptural and apostolic authority.
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Protestant Dilemma with Church Fathers
- Protestants struggle to use Church Fathers to defend Sola Scriptura.
- Early Fathers offer no evidence, while later Fathers support Catholic views.
Debate Challenge
- In a debate, Trent Horn challenged James White to cite pre-Nicene Fathers supporting Sola Scriptura.
- White struggled to provide such sources.
Material vs. Formal Sufficiency of Scripture
- Material sufficiency means Scripture contains all revelation, implicitly or explicitly.
- Formal sufficiency means Scripture is clear enough for anyone to understand without interpretation.