Love is PatientThis link was sent to me by JonNC, our friendly forum LutheranI’ll be the first to admit my understanding of sola scriptura is probably inadequate. I’ve read Protestant apologetics on the subject, but I’m really more interested in theologians and the Reformers thoughts. I have no idea where to begin, however. Can any Protestants out there recommend good resources?
Thanks and God bless,
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Thanks. I know the Catholic perspective pretty well and support it 100%, but I realized recently that I keep having these kind of discussions with Evangelical Protestants, so I need to learn. I’m going to go check out your link. Thanks!This link was sent to me by JonNC, our friendly forum Lutheran
It’s pretty interesting in its discussion of the difference between what the Reformers taught on Sola Scriptura and what it has turned into today. Even though it still asserts that Scripture is the final source of authority it does admit that it must be interpreted with in the Church, as opposed to being up to the individual believer. At least there is some accountability. Also since it is written by a non-catholic, we can’t have the label of “only going to Catholics to learn about Sola Scriptura”
http://www.modernreformation.org/default.php?page=printfriendly&var1=Print&var2=19
If you are looking for a Catholic Perspective I recommend Not by Scripture Alone By Robert A. Sungenis. However keep in mind that this book discusses more along the lines of what SS has become today; the Bible alone to the exclusion of everything else.
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Love is PatientI suggest reading RC Sproul’s explanation of Sola Scriptura. He provides probably the best unbiased explanation IMO of course.I’ll be the first to admit my understanding of sola scriptura is probably inadequate. I’ve read Protestant apologetics on the subject, but I’m really more interested in theologians and the Reformers thoughts. I have no idea where to begin, however. Can any Protestants out there recommend good resources?
Thanks and God bless,
It is important to know what they mean by Sola Scriptura. As you can see there are different beliefs on it. If you haven’t already you may want to consider having them come right out and describe their belief on it to you so you are not arguing against something that they themselves do not believe. It could prevent a great deal of headaches.Thanks. I know the Catholic perspective pretty well and support it 100%, but I realized recently that I keep having these kind of discussions with Evangelical Protestants, so I need to learn. I’m going to go check out your link. Thanks!
I agree! Ask plenty of questions to get them to explain what it means to the person whom you are talking to. From my experience, it means something different to different sects within protestantism. People within the same congregation may not even agree on what Sola Scriptura means so, the best advice is to ask the person whom your in dialogue with what it means. It would also help to research some of Luthers writings not just by internet, but by book.
I have this saved in my favorites,
Good work RC!:tiphat:
I’ll be the first to admit my understanding of sola scriptura is probably inadequate. I’ve read Protestant apologetics on the subject, but I’m really more interested in theologians and the Reformers thoughts. I have no idea where to begin, however. Can any Protestants out there recommend good resources?
Thanks and God bless,
Thanks for that, R_C.This link was sent to me by JonNC, our friendly forum Lutheran
