On the Journey Is Sola Scriptura Historical? Part I – On the Journey Ep. 09
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Jun 10, 2020 Dive into the intriguing debate around Sola Scriptura as a foundational principle of Christianity. Discover the historical evolution of the New Testament canon and the role of oral traditions in shaping early church beliefs. The speakers share personal journeys toward Catholicism, questioning the church's authority beyond just Scripture. Analyze how early creeds and rising heresies influenced doctrinal clarity. This deep exploration raises critical questions about faith, tradition, and the guiding structures of belief in Christianity.
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Sola Scriptura Commitments
- Sola Scriptura, the Protestant principle of Scripture as the sole authority, entails several key commitments.
- These include material and formal sufficiency of Scripture, the sole infallible rule of faith, and the right of private judgment.
Apostolic Succession, Not Sola Scriptura
- The apostles didn't prepare the early church for a shift to Sola Scriptura upon their deaths.
- They emphasized passing down their teachings through successors, suggesting a different model of authority.
Star Wars vs. Apostolic Tradition
- Matt Swaim uses the meticulous preservation of Star Wars lore as an analogy.
- He questions why apostolic teachings wouldn't be similarly guarded and transmitted with even greater care.