Sola scriptura asserts that the Bible alone is the ultimate authority for faith and practice, shaping Christian doctrine and teaching (2 Timothy 3:14-17).
The principle of sola scriptura declares that the Old and New Testaments serve as the only authoritative source of Christian doctrine. In 2 Timothy 3:14-17, the sufficiency and infallibility of Scripture are confirmed, affirming that it is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. This view counters any reliance on church traditions, ecclesiastical authority, or human interpretation that contradicts the texts of Scripture. By grounding faith solely in the biblical revelation, Christians affirm their commitment to God's truth as revealed to them and protect against the distortions introduced by later theological developments that stray from Scripture's teaching.
Scripture References:
2 Timothy 3:14-17, Luke 24:44-45, Acts 17:1-15
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