Notes on Sola Scriptura

Assorted notes on the doctrine of Sola Scriptura. A work-in-progress.

Links

• A Fruitful exhortation to the reading of holy Scripture
• Sixth Article of Religion
• VIDEO: Gavin Ortlund - Did Augustine Affirm Sola Scriptura?
• The Gospel Coalition: Augustine Actually Affirmed Sola Scriptura

Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Psalm 119:105

Thy word is a lantern unto my feet : and a light unto my paths.

Quotes

In those things which are plainly laid down in Scripture, all things are found, which embrace faith and morals. - St Augustine

We know that the Scriptures are perfect as being spoken by the Word of God and His Spirit. - St Irenaeus

Scenario: What about when a pagan wishes to become a Christian, but he sees all these rival groups in the church, and doesn’t know which one to pick?
Answer: What then shall we say to the heathen? There comes a heathen and says, ‘I wish to become a Christian, but I know not whom to join: there is much fighting and faction among you, much confusion: which doctrine am I to choose?’ How shall we answer him? ‘Each of you’ (says he) ‘asserts, “I speak the truth.”’
No doubt: this is in our favor. For if we told you to be persuaded by arguments, you might well be perplexed: but if we bid you believe the Scriptures, and these are simple and true, the decision is easy for you. If any agree with the Scriptures, he is the Christian; if any fight against them, he is far from this rule. - St John Chrysostom