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

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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 ā€œthe timesā€ 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. šŸ™‚ I am glad to take part of this discussion. šŸ™‚
 
Thank you for being one of the first here to openly made me feel welcome here. šŸ™‚ I am glad to take part of this discussion. šŸ™‚
Chafer DTS,

You are most welcome. šŸ™‚

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

Anna
 
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 ā€œScripture, Tradition, Reason.ā€

Peace,
Anna
 
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. šŸ‘ Welcome to CAF!

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

Anna
 
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. šŸ°

Anna
 
Oops, discard my vote. I didn’t get as far as ā€œAnglicans only.ā€

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 ā€œcatholicā€ side of the ā€œanglo-catholicā€ 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.
 
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. šŸ°

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. šŸ‘

Jon
 
Oops, discard my vote. I didn’t get as far as ā€œAnglicans only.ā€

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 ā€œcatholicā€ side of the ā€œanglo-catholicā€ 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. šŸ™‚

Peace and blessings to you on your journey,
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. šŸ‘

Jon
We could just combine all three: Birthday, Baptism, 10,000 posts. šŸ°

Anna 😃
 
. . . .but just this about ā€œsolaā€. First let me, if you will, place sola scriptura in a different category. It seems to me that, in many ways. the ā€œsolaā€ 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
 
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 ā€œevolvedā€ 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?
 
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
 
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 ā€œevolvedā€ 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,
Well, you probably sleep better at night. šŸ˜‰ 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 ā€˜our’ church and vagually who on the PCC. I know it matters but none of which interests me. I don’t do politics 😊:rolleyes::D:D
 
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 ā€œthe timesā€ 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
 
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 ā€˜our’ church and vagually who on the PCC. I know it matters but none of which interests me. I don’t do politics 😊:rolleyes::D:D
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englishredrose,

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

Anna
 
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:D
 
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