Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 5/25/25 Pillar and Foundation: Says Who?
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May 24, 2025 This discussion dives into the question of whether the Bible alone can guide our faith. It emphasizes the essential role of the Church and tradition, highlighting how they complement Scripture in understanding doctrine. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the importance of the Church within God's plan for humanity. The episode also explores themes of love, obedience, and the peace offered by Jesus, making a compelling case for the Church as vital to salvation.
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Church's Authority in Doctrine
- The early Church determined essential doctrine through councils and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- The Church made definitive decisions on faith matters not explicitly stated by Jesus in Scripture.
Council of Jerusalem's Key Teaching
- The Council of Jerusalem was a crucial early Church decision about Gentile converts.
- It declared Gentiles do not need circumcision before baptism, a definitive teaching from the apostles.
Bible Alone is Not Biblical
- The Protestant Reformation introduced the doctrine of sola scriptura, or Bible alone.
- However, the Bible does not teach sola scriptura anywhere within its texts.