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The Distinction Gets Narrower Again – Further Response to Bryan Cross
In previous posts, we have seen that there is a principled difference between sola scriptura and solo scriptura (link to post), as well as that there is a principled difference between Mathison’s view and the Roman Catholic view with respect to the holder of ultimate interpretive authority (link to post). I. Introduction to Bryan’s Argument…
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Principled Distinctions – Again – This Time in a Narrower Category
Tim Troutman (here) and Bryan Cross (here) have each responded to my previous post (here). My previous post pointed out that there is, indeed, a principled distinction between sola scriptura and solo scriptura. Tim and Bryan have both responded, albeit somewhat differently. I. Introduction – Bryan and Tim Respond Bryan and Tim end up with…
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A Distinction in Principle between Sola Scriptura and Solo Scriptura
Tim Troutman over at the Roman Catholic blog Called to Communion wrote: The Reformed claim to believe in Church authority but they subject that authority to their own private interpretation of Scripture and thus their self-view of Church authority is no different in principle than the Protestant who would explicitly state that his only authority…
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Visualizing the Flow of Communication and Ultimate Interpreters
The chart above shows the relationship of various parties with respect to a flow of communication. First, let’s consider the left hand side of the chart. God spoke directly to Adam and Moses. Moses spoke directly to the people of Israel, but he also provided Scripture. Scripture speaks both to individual believers and the church,…
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Response to Bryan Cross at "Called to Communion"
The following is a detailed response to Bryan Cross’ comment #441 here (link to the comment) at the Roman Catholic blog, Called to Communion. Dear Bryan Cross: Thanks for your thoughtful reply to my comments. I have a few rejoinders, which I’ll try to group in some sort of organized way below – not necessarily…
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Pastor King Responds to Bryan Cross’ Misuse of Jerome
The following guest post from Pastor David King, is in response to Bryan Cross’ remarks (#166) on the blog entry, “Solo Scriptura, Sola Scriptura, and the Question of Interpretive Authority.” Cross’ misuse of Jerome… “Jerome in Context: A Case Study Surrounding Epistle 15 with respect to the Roman Claims about interpretive authority” It is an…