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What does Scripture alone mean in the Reformed faith?

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Scripture alone means that the Bible is the ultimate authority for faith and practice in Christianity.

In Reformed theology, the principle of Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) asserts that the Bible is the only infallible rule of faith and practice. This means that no traditions, creeds, or human interpretations supersede the authority of Scripture. Isaiah 8:20 cautions, 'To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.' This emphasizes the necessity of adhering strictly to what the Bible teaches. Historically, this principle was championed during the Reformation as a call back to biblical authority, countering the traditions of the church that had become intertwined with faith practices, thereby ensuring that God's Word governs our understanding of truth and morality.
Scripture References: Isaiah 8:20, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 17:11

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