3.2.1.1 Sources of Wisdom and Authority - Bible

Question 1

Why is the Bible important to Christians?

Answer 1

The Bible is the foundation of faith and without there would be no morals or help in time of need.

Question 2

What is the Protestant view on the Bible’s authority?

Answer 2

Orthodox Protestants believe in the need for ‘sola scriptura’ or scripture alone because they believe it is word-for-word the Word of God.

Question 3

Give two pieces of evidence as to why Protestants believe in Sola Scriptura.

Answer 3

“All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
““Do not go beyond what is written.” (1 Corinthians 4:6)

Question 4

What is the Catholic view on the Bible’s authority?

Answer 4

Catholics reject sola scriptura and teach that both the Bible and sacred Roman Catholic tradition are equally binding.

Question 5

What does Tradition mean for Catholics?

Answer 5

The teachings that the apostles passed on orally through their preaching, they mostly overlap with those contained in scripture.

Question 6

Give two pieces of evidence as to why Catholics use both Scripture and Tradition.

Answer 6

“Stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us.” (2 Thess. 2:15)
“Sacred tradition hands on its full purity God’s word” Dei Verbum (in regards to scripture)