Rev 22:18 and Sola Scriptura

[Ignatius]

unacanta:

*A clear and concise exegesis of the text will lead us both to the truth. Now, of course we must rely on scripture *

Absolutely, the previous argument doesn’t hold water. The version of the Old Testament used throughout by the Gospel and Epistle writers was the Greek LXX or Septuagint version. The quotations of Old Testament passages are almost exclusively of the Septuagint version. In fact, the Deuterocanon was in all of the Bibles, including Protestant Bibles, up until the 19th century.
So, Rev22:18 actually would actually be a better argument for inclusion of the Deutrocanon and against those who, in the 19th century, removed those books.

Finally, one must ask, what revelation it is that they received nearly two millennia after Christ to remove those books?

Peace be with you.

 

[Daniel_Marsh]

The Syriac Version of the Canon, from the third century, leaves out the book of Revelation.

Since, not all early christians recognized the book of Revelation as canonical … How could this quote refer to all of the NT?

As I recall some other books like the Shepard of Hermas was considered to be canonical, so would one who teaches Bible Alone include the Shepard of Hermas as part of his personal canon of scripture? If Not, then is he not taking something away from scripture?

What other books were accepted as scripture early on, that later was rejected as scripture? anyone know?

 

[bnapgh]

On the Apologetics forum I have posted TWO polls to help me understand the thinking of PROPONENTS of SOLA SCRIPTURA.

I would appreciate any & all Sola Scriptura proponents participating.

‘‘First Poll on the CLARIFICATIONS of Sola Scriptura

bnapgh:

I am linking a thesis from the website called ‘‘The-Highway.com’’, which I understand is sponsored by the Calvinists.

The thesis is called

**‘‘What Do We Mean by Sola Scriptura?’’ **

LINK

And was written by Dr. W. Robert Godfrey

I have copied the fifth paragraph, which I call his ‘‘Preamble’’ below.

Here is my question:

Do all supporters of Sola Scriptura subscribe to the clarifications in this preamble?

If not, please explain why.

The ‘‘Preamble’’ found in Paragrapgh 5

Let me begin with certain clarifications so as not to be misunderstood. I am not arguing that all truth is to be found in the Bible, or that the Bible is the only form in which the truth of God has come to His people. I am not arguing that every verse in the Bible is equally clear to every reader. Nor am I arguing that the church — both the people of God and the ministerial office — is not of great value and help in understanding the Scripture. As William Whitaker stated in his noble work: “For we also say that the church is the interpreter of Scripture, and that the gift of interpretation resides only in the church: but we deny that it pertains to particular persons, or is tied to any particular see or succession of men.” 1

The last quote was from William Whitaker, A Disputation on Holy Scripture (Cambridge,: University Press, 1849) P. 411.

These are Dr. W. Robert Godfrey’s credentials

Dr. W. Robert Godfrey is President of Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, California. He is also Professor of Church History. He received the A.B., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University, and the M.Div. degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has taught at Westminster Theological Seminary (both in Pennsylvania and California) for over twenty years. He is an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church. Dr. Godfrey was a contributor to John Calvin: His Influence on the Western World; Reformed Theology in America; and Scripture and Truth. He edited the Westminster Theological Journal for several years, and is a frequent speaker at Christian conferences. Dr. Godfrey is a native of California. He and his wife Mary Ellen have three children: William, Mari, and Robert.

Thanks

**Second Poll on the CRITERIA for choosing advisors **

bnapgh:

CRITERIA for choosing the others you listen to when interpreting Scripture.

 

[unacanta]

How so? How were the early Christians lead to salvation when there was no Bible as we have it today?

Prior to the inscription of our New Testament, we of course had the clear and concise teachings of Jesus and the Apostles not in written format but rather as Preachers. From their teachings and their writings (the Apostles’) our New Testament was born. The OT pointed the way and was regarded as inspired scripture though not complete for salvations. Paul and the other Apostles used it to teach and rebuke those who would come against Christ and what He left us to believe.