Linked Questions
48
votes
13
answers
2k
views
What is the basis of my fractured understanding of "Sola Scriptura"?
As a Catholic, I'm often baffled by other Christians who base their faith purely off personal interpretation of the Bible as the be-all-end-all proof for everything under the sun (which is what I mean ...
- 33.7k
24
votes
5
answers
2k
views
What is the basis for not believing sola scriptura?
Sola scriptura is Latin for "by scripture alone". It is the slogan used by early Protestants to indicate their belief, against Catholicism, that the Bible contains all truths related to ...
- 1,217
14
votes
4
answers
480
views
Do all Christian views need to have a Biblical basis? [closed]
Do all Christian views need to have a Biblical basis? Stated another way: Is there room for understanding God and/or His will that does not come from the Bible? Perhaps through revelations from God ...
- 1,928
5
votes
6
answers
5k
views
Are we saved by grace or works? [closed]
Throughout the New Testament there seems to be a distinction drawn between grace and works, it is almost as if one salvation question is “who you are” and the second salvation question is “what have ...
- 3,259
12
votes
5
answers
722
views
What is the Biblical Basis for Sola Scriptura?
Sola Scriptura is most often defined as the idea that the Bible is the sole infallible source of authority for Christian faith and practice.
Do Sola Scriptura adherents claim a Biblical Basis for ...
- 1,217
10
votes
2
answers
669
views
What evidence does the LDS Church offer regarding claims of degradation of Biblical texts?
Based upon answers and comments to this question it appears that the LDS Church teaches that the Bible translations in use by all other Christian traditions have suffered some unspecified level of ...
- 14.3k
6
votes
2
answers
282
views
What is the difference between Sola Scriptura and the belief in a closed canon?
Does belief in Sola Scriptura entail belief in a closed canon?
Does belief in a closed canon entail belief in Sola Scriptura?
What is the difference between these two concepts?
Is it possible to ...
user50422
4
votes
1
answer
290
views
How do Latter-day Saints respond to the claim that Alma 7:10 contradicts Micah 5:2 regarding the place of Jesus' birth?
Regarding Jesus' birth, the Book of Mormon prophet Alma prophesies:
And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers (Alma 7:10)
Micah 5:2 refers not to ...
- 11k
3
votes
1
answer
210
views
Are there different Trinitarian foundations?
I read with interest a comment on CSE recently that stated-
Scoping the question to Trinitarians in general may open the door to doctrines that may have some biblical basis, but are mostly based on ...
2
votes
3
answers
240
views
What is the basis for the claim that "we have the completed revelation from God in the Bible"?
The GotQuestions.org article Are there prophets in the church today? asks the following rhetorical question (in bold):
Are there true prophets today? If the purpose of a prophet was to reveal truth ...
user50422
1
vote
3
answers
269
views
What are examples of Latter-day Saint doctrines that are NOT completely based on the Bible?
What are examples of Latter-day Saint doctrines that cannot possibly be inferred from reading the Bible only, but require additional sources in order to be established?
Note (in response to downvotes):...
user50422
5
votes
2
answers
251
views
How do continuationists respond to the 'closed canon' argument against the continuation of special revelations and sign gifts?
In my experience chatting with cessationists, I've noticed that a very recurrent cessationist argument against the continuation of special revelations and sign gifts is what I would call the 'closed ...
user50422
2
votes
1
answer
129
views
What is the difference between special revelation and (biblical) inspiration?
From the Wikipedia article on special revelation:
Special revelation is a Christian theological term that refers to the belief that knowledge of God and of spiritual matters can be discovered through ...
user50422