sources of wisdom + authority Flashcards
How do evangelical protestants regard scripture?
As the literal word of God; inerrant, even in unscientific passages
How do Catholics view scripture?
As the word of God written through the inspo of the Holy Spirit, using human authors
How do Catholics believe scripture must be interpreted + maintained?
As a unity, through the analogy of faith
What was Karl Barth?
Neo-orthodox
How does Karl Barth view the Bible?
The Bible is not the Word of God, but a human work that becomes inspired when it gives those who read it a personal encounter with Jesus
What are the Social Gospel Movement?
Liberalists
What does the social gospel movement believe?
social action is more important than worrying about insoluble matters of doctrine
What do Process Theologians believe?
God is not the creator, not omnipotent and does not intervene in the world
What do Catholics believe about the Bible + Church?
They have equal authority, inextricably linked through the Holy Spirit
What is Apostolic Tradition?
The Church (Magisterium, Pope + Bishops) alone has the authority to interpret Scripture correctly
What is Luther’s doctrine?
Sola Scriptura (scripture alone)
What do protestants believe about authority?
Authority is focused on Scripture; Sola Scriptura
What do protestants say humans can’t do?
Pass judgement on Gods world
What do Protestants say the Bible is the sole judge of?
Truth
What do protestants say is subservient to Scripture
The church, tradition, councils + church scholars are subservient to Scripture?
