Anglicans, in which of the 5 Solas of the Protestant Reformation do you believe?

[Chafer_DTS]

Chafer DTS,

Interesting that you consider yourself theologically related to Anglicanism. Always nice to hear.

I think you touched on the key point of always respecting one another in discussions. I have to remind myself of this often, especially in light of the diversity even within Anglicanism.

The 39 Articles definitely reflect “the times” in which they were written.

Thanks for joining the discussion,
Anna

Thank you for being one of the first here to openly made me feel welcome here. I am glad to take part of this discussion.

 

[Anna_Scott]

Thank you for being one of the first here to openly made me feel welcome here. I am glad to take part of this discussion.

Chafer DTS,

You are most welcome.

I’ve certainly enjoyed my 3 years here. It’s great to discuss issues with people around the world, representing many faiths.

Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

Well, I belong to the Anglican Church of North America and I would say that I believe in 4 out of the 5 solas which would exclude sola scriptura. Prima Scriptura yes, but not Sola Scriptura as most all other Protestants would identify with.

Prosmith,

Thanks so much for commenting.

Sola Scriiptura is a tough one. I don’t accept it either.

I agree that Prima Scriptura is probably more in line with Anglicanism, especially in light of “Scripture, Tradition, Reason.”

Peace,
Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

Well, I belong to the Anglican Church of North America and I would say that I believe in 4 out of the 5 solas which would exclude sola scriptura. Prima Scriptura yes, but not Sola Scriptura as most all other Protestants would identify with.

Prosmith,
Just noticed you are a new member, having just joined this month. Welcome to CAF!

There are quite a few Anglicans here. Hope you are enjoying the forums.

Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

Hi Anna. . . .

Sidebar note: Jon, i see you are nearing 10,000 posts. You’ve been a busy guy. :clapping: We’ll have to celebrate when you hit 10,000. I’ll bring the cake.

Anna

 

[Rabbity]

Oops, discard my vote. I didn’t get as far as “Anglicans only.”

FWIW, if I were Anglican (and that would be my branch of choice if I wanted to be a christian) my answer would be the same: none of the 5 solas.

I would tilt more toward the “catholic” side of the “anglo-catholic” description, e.g. I would view salvation as a process, not an event. I wouldn’t want to wander too far into reformed theology and blind proof-texting without interpreting things through reason and tradition (and the history and the culture of the time it was written) seems silly.

 

[JonNC]

Sidebar note: Jon, i see you are nearing 10,000 posts. You’ve been a busy guy. :clapping: We’ll have to celebrate when you hit 10,000. I’ll bring the cake.

Anna

It’ll be easier to celebrate than my actual birthday, lol. My favorite birthday to celebrate is my baptism - a month and a day after I was born.

Jon

 

[Anna_Scott]

Oops, discard my vote. I didn’t get as far as “Anglicans only.”

FWIW, if I were Anglican (and that would be my branch of choice if I wanted to be a christian) my answer would be the same: none of the 5 solas.

I would tilt more toward the “catholic” side of the “anglo-catholic” description, e.g. I would view salvation as a process, not an event. I wouldn’t want to wander too far into reformed theology and blind proof-texting without interpreting things through reason and tradition (and the history and the culture of the time it was written) seems silly.

No worries, Rabbity.

I wholeheartedly agree that salvation is a process.

Actually, our Anglo Catholic Rector was an atheist, before he found his way into the Episcopal Church. You two would probably have an interesting conversation together.

Peace and blessings to you on your journey,
Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

It’ll be easier to celebrate than my actual birthday, lol. My favorite birthday to celebrate is my baptism - a month and a day after I was born.

Jon

We could just combine all three: Birthday, Baptism, 10,000 posts.

Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

. . . .but just this about “sola”. First let me, if you will, place sola scriptura in a different category. It seems to me that, in many ways. the “sola” is sort of a redundancy. . . .

Jon,

Two questions, if you have some time:

How would you summarize Luther’s view of Sola Scriptura?

What links you would suggest to read Luther’s on words regarding Scripture, Tradition, and interpretation?

This may be a tall order; but I would be grateful for any information you have the time to offer.

Thanks,
Anna

 

[JonNC]

Jon,

Two questions, if you have some time:

How would you summarize Luther’s view of Sola Scriptura?

What links you would suggest to read Luther’s on words regarding Scripture, Tradition, and interpretation?

This may be a tall order; but I would be grateful for any information you have the time to offer.

Thanks,
Anna

To be honest, Anna, I’m more read up on what the Lutheran Confessions say about SS, since that’s the rule and norm for Lutherans. That’s not t osay I think there’s a great deal of difference, though Luther’s thoughts on a lot of subjects “evolved” over time.
I would suppose one could search through Luther’s Works, indeed a daunting task, but my suggestion as a start, would be a website called Lutheran Theology

angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.html#rsa

The first section is entitled Revelation, Scripture, and Authority. there’s some good stuff there.

Hope that helps.

Jon

In return, Anna, and this is for any Anglican, sometime back I read a book called* An Outline of an Anglican Life* by Louis Tarsitano. Is this, in your opinion(s) a reliable exposition of Anglicanism?

 

[Contarini]

Luther claimed to have been taught SS at Erfurt as part of his scholastic education. It’s quite different from sola fide in that sense. Luther assumes SS more than he argues for it.

Edwin

 

[Anna_Scott]

To be honest, Anna, I’m more read up on what the Lutheran Confessions say about SS, since that’s the rule and norm for Lutherans. That’s not t osay I think there’s a great deal of difference, though Luther’s thoughts on a lot of subjects “evolved” over time.
I would suppose one could search through Luther’s Works, indeed a daunting task, but my suggestion as a start, would be a website called Lutheran Theology

angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.html#rsa

The first section is entitled Revelation, Scripture, and Authority. there’s some good stuff there.

Thanks for the link, Jon. You’re right, it does seem to be a daunting task.

In return, Anna, and this is for any Anglican, sometime back I read a book called* An Outline of an Anglican Life* by Louis Tarsitano. Is this, in your opinion(s) a reliable exposition of Anglicanism?

Jon,
I haven’t read it. So sorry. If I do, I’ll get back to you. Are there any points in particular?

Peace,
Anna

 

[englishredrose]

englishredrose,
Well, you probably sleep better at night. Some of these issues keep me up at night.

Peace,
Anna

actually, I do sleep quite well at night.

I don’t concern myself with any of this stuff and only know who the church wardens are of ‘our’ church and vagually who on the PCC. I know it matters but none of which interests me. I don’t do politics

 

[GKC]

GKC, my fellow “motley” Anglican,

Appears you are in agreement with Edwin. Do you have anything to add?

Anna

Nothing comes to mind.

I’ve been out of town.

GKC

 

[GKC]

Where it does, I find it rather ghastly.

Most Anglican apologetics, actually, is directed against other Anglicans

Edwin

True. And also against misconceptions.

GKC

 

[GKC]

Chafer DTS,

Interesting that you consider yourself theologically related to Anglicanism. Always nice to hear.

I think you touched on the key point of always respecting one another in discussions. I have to remind myself of this often, especially in light of the diversity even within Anglicanism.

The 39 Articles definitely reflect “the times” in which they were written.

Thanks for joining the discussion,
Anna

The Articles are theology as statecraft, an erastian concept. How Elizabeth I chose to govern her inchoate and fractious Church.

GKC

 

[Anna_Scott]

The Articles are theology as statecraft, an erastian concept. How Elizabeth I chose to govern her inchoate and fractious Church.

GKC

GKC,
Noted. Thanks.
Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

actually, I do sleep quite well at night.

I don’t concern myself with any of this stuff and only know who the church wardens are of ‘our’ church and vagually who on the PCC. I know it matters but none of which interests me. I don’t do politics

,

englishredrose,

I need some of your calm and restfulness. It’s 4:44 a.m. and I can’t sleep–again.

Anna

 

[englishredrose]

but you wouldn’t want my state of mind sometimes although I do sleep well

my advice would be to ditch the in’s and the outs of church policy and just go with the flow instead. That way you will achieve some of the calm that helps you to sleep at night.

Thats if of course you don’t replace it with worrying about some other doctrine and philosphy of which there aint any right answers etc. Just be that Pilgrim or just be. Its refreshing I can tell you