Sola Scriptura

Question 1

What is 2 Timothy 3:16-17?

Answer 1

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Question 2

What is the definition of Sola Scriptura?

Answer 2

The Bible alone is the Word of God and the only infallible rule of faith and practice.

Question 3

What does it mean to say that Sola Scriptura is the “formal principle” of the Reformation?

Answer 3

That the Scriptures are the final authority and is the ground on which the Reformation was fought.

Question 4

What are 3 of the implications of the Bible alone being divinely inspired?

Answer 4

1. The Bible alone is divinely inspired and is the supreme authority.
2. The Bible alone is sufficient to teach us how to be saved and live a God pleasing life.
3. The authority of the Church depends on the authority of the Bible.

Question 5

What is the proper relationship between the Bible and the Church in terms of authority and the biblical canon? Why?3 answers

Answer 5

1. The authority of the Church depends on the authority of the Bible.
2. The Bible is self-authenticating.
3. The interpretation of Scripture is not mediated by any church authority