Truth Unites Is Scripture the Only Infallible Rule? (Dr. Jordan Cooper & Dr. Michael Horton)
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Nov 25, 2025 
Dr. Jordan Cooper, a Reformed pastor, and Dr. Michael Horton, a theologian and author, engage in a spirited discussion about Sola Scriptura and the contrast between Protestant and Catholic perspectives on tradition. They clarify misconceptions around Scripture's authority and debate whether doctrines like purgatory originated from apostolic teaching. Further, they critique papal claims of infallibility, emphasizing historical and theological implications. The conversation unwraps how modern doctrines may deviate from biblical origins, highlighting the need for clear doctrinal standards.
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What Sola Scriptura Actually Means
- Sola Scriptura means one infallible authority: Scripture alone guides the church's doctrine and practice.
- It does not deny value to tradition, pastors, or history, but denies their infallibility.
By Scripture Alone Is Relational
- The Latin phrasing 'by Scripture alone' ties sola scriptura into the other Reformational solas and sufficiency claims.
- Scripture is sufficient for faith and practice and thus functions as a canon or rule for the church.
Catholicism's Tripartite Authority
- Roman Catholicism treats scripture and tradition together as the Word of God with the magisterium interpreting both.
- That system effectively places tradition and the living magisterium over Scripture's final authority.
