Sola Scriptura — Christian Debate

Why do Sola scriptura Protestants believe in the Trinity?

Mitchell — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:20:04 +0000

Disclaimer: the following questions (as well as the title of this thread) is not original to me, but none the less I personally found these questions of interest in understanding how modern western Protestants and modern Western Evangelicals use and apply Sola Scriptura. I think the answers to these questions may be of interested in understanding how Sola Scriptura Protestant who embrace the trinity converse with Sola Scripture Protestants who do not embrace the Trinity.

Where in the bible is the doctrine of the Trinity mentioned? Where is it explicitly defined? Where does it say that there are 3 persons in 1 God? What about Hypostatic union? Is that doctrine in the scriptures?

https://forums.catholic.com/t/why-do-sola-scriptura-protestants-believe-in-the-trinity/228703

Just a question out of curiosity. Why do Protestant sects who adhere to Sola-Scriptura--that is, Bible Only, believe in the doctrine of the Trinity? The Trinity was developed by the Church and is never explicitly explained in the Bible. Sure, it may have been briefly implied in certain instances, but there are not any smoking-gun proof passages in the Bible that support the Trinity as far as I know. Most of the purely Biblical arguments in support of the Trinity seem rather unconvincing and built more on speculation than the actual Bible to be honest. I don't see how you can believe these arguments and believe in the Trinity UNLESS you accepted the authority of the Church and extra-biblical sources--something that most Protestant sects refuse to do.

http://www.orthodoxchristianity.net/forum/index.php?topic=48326.0

What does Sola Scriptura mean?

Mitchell — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 12:22:29 +0000

What does 'Sola Scriptura' mean for modern Protestants?
Does it mean that:
(a) One only believes in, follows, obeys that which is explicitly mentioned in Scripture?
(b) anything teaching, doctrine, concept, or modern item/tool not mentioned in Scripture is to be automatically rejected?
(c) the scriptures are the only source of divinely revealed knowledge?
(d) the scriptures provide all one needs to know about faith and life in the Church?
(e) The Scriptures tell us everything about everything?
(f) The Scriptures are simply the document with the highest authority in the Church and in a Christian's life
(g) two or more of the above
(h) none of the above
(i) other?

UNDERSTANDING SOLA SCRIPTURA

Mitchell — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:39:56 +0000

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the following excerpt and on the linked blog post are those of Michael Kruger the author of the blog post. My posting of this post does not automatically equal an endorsement the views, thoughts, opinions, theology, denomination, or sect associated with the linked blog post or linked website. If, you have an issue with the following excerpt or linked post you are encouraged to contact the blog administrators yourself at: https://www.ligonier.org/contact/form/. I post the following only for the sake of presenting and recognize some of the differences in views amongst Christians.

like many core Christian convictions, the doctrine of sola Scriptura has often been misunderstood and misapplied. Unfortunately, some have used sola Scriptura as a justification for a “me, God, and the Bible” type of individualism, where the church bears no real authority and the history of the church is not considered when interpreting and applying Scripture. Thus, many churches today are almost ahistorical—cut off entirely from the rich traditions, creeds, and confessions of the church. _They misunderstand sola Scriptura to mean that the Bible is the only authority rather than understanding it to mean that the Bible is the only infallible authority. _Ironically, such an individualistic approach actually undercuts the very doctrine of sola Scriptura it is intended to protect. By emphasizing the autonomy of the individual believer, one is left with only private, subjective conclusions about what Scripture means. It is not so much the authority of Scripture that is prized as the authority of the individual.

https://www.ligonier.org/blog/understanding-sola-scriptura/