Mar 23, 2008
Running time: 51:38
Luther’s pithy response at the Diet of Worms, “Here I stand on the Word of God alone. I can do no other. So help me God†summarizes the foundational truth of Protestantism, scripture alone. The final and objective authority for the church is the word of God alone. This message examines the meaning of this Protestant sola and shows its basis in scripture.
2 Timothy 3:14-4:3
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May 16, 2008Jennylyn Chung #
Id like to listen to this sermon, however, when I press the play button Pastor Sawtelle sounds like a Chipmunk and I cant understand a thing. 🙂 Once you fix it, Id really like to hear about this Sola.
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May 27, 2008Victor #
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Aug 25, 2008Ayin #
I wonder if you could comment on the fact that “Sola Scriptura” isn’t mentioned in the Bible. It seems that Catholics always use that arguement to prove that the Church is also authoritative. What do you say to them?
Aug 26, 2008Pastor John #
Ayin,
You are correct, that the words “scripture alone” do not appear in the Bible; however, neither do the words “the church determines the canon” or “Papal infallibility” or “the assumption of the Virigin Mary” appear explicitly in scripture either which are all things the Roman Catholic church teaches. The fact that the Bible does not contain a specific word of set of words we might use to describe our doctrinal position in no way undermines the doctrine. If it did, it would invalidate numerous doctrines. For instance, where in scripture do you find “Trinity” or “homoousios” or “sacrament” used in reference to baptism or the Lord’s Supper? The mere use of corresponding words does not establish a doctrine, its the concept. Is the concept “sola scriptura” there? Of course it is. You heard some of the arguments for that in the sermon. So, I would not let the lack of the specific use of “sola scriptura” in the Bible.
Thanks for listening and thanks for the question.
jsaw