Atheists have often presented to me what they call “the problem of starting points.” They argue that we must begin either with ourselves or with logic—because, they say, to start anywhere else is to descend into incoherence. If you begin … Continue reading Do We Start With God? Or Just Pretend We Don’t?
I will be examining an attempt to refute sola Scriptura. The author, who is aiming to join the Oriental Orthodox Church, presents the following argument: In logic, self-referential propositions require that the criteria established by the proposition must apply to … Continue reading Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?
This is a response written to a Catholic that responded to my article on Sola Scriptura. Here follows his article (in block-quotes) and my follow-up responses (normal text). Roman Catholic Introduction The first premise is correct, but the second is false. … Continue reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Sola Scriptura
In response to my article, “Why Acts 15 Doesn’t Lead to the Catholic Church,” Reformed to Rome, a recent convert to Roman Catholicism, raised several critiques through his Twitter handle. His detailed response can be found here: ReformedToRome’s Response. His … Continue reading Acts 15: A Scriptural Refutation of Catholic Claims
Orthodox and Catholic apologists frequently cite certain Biblical verses to support their claims regarding tradition. One commonly referenced verse is: 2 Thessalonians 2:15: “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word … Continue reading Tradition in Context: Understanding Paul’s Teachings
Is Sola Scriptura a Protestant Concoction?A Biblical Defense of Sola Scriptura by Dr. Greg Bahnsen (Transcribed from a taped lecture by David T. King and edited for the WWW by James Anderson) The issue of Scripture and Scripture Alone (or what Protestants … Continue reading Is Sola Scriptura a Protestant Concoction?A Biblical Defense of Sola Scriptura
The Authority and Interpretation of Scripture in 2 Peter 1:19-21 Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 1:19-21 (NASB) 19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a … Continue reading The Self-Defeating Argument Against Private Interpretation in 2 Peter 1:19-21
I had an exchange with a Catholic about the Catholic Church preventing people from reading the Bible and the Church’s liberalism fits its convictions. He challenged me to provide a source, so I quoted T-blog quoting Reformation21: Rome’s suppression of … Continue reading Blackjack Catholicism
🔊 Listen to this Chris Matthew responded to the critique presented by Jon the Orthodox. So, I’ll post the previous articles in regards to this discussion: http://spirited-tech.com/COG/2020/01/21/is-sola-scriptura-self-refuting/ Here is now his addition to the conversation: Greetings. Are you Roman Catholic, Eastern … Continue reading Scripture Alone: Defending the Biblical, Logical, and Historical Case for Sola Scriptura
This is part two of the review, and it should be straightforward to address. For the first part: https://watchmencouncil.com/2024/01/04/the-battle-of-doctrinal-foundations-examining-sola-scriptura-and-tradition/ Here is the second point of his opening statement: A commonly asked question by my opponent (and Protestants like him) who … Continue reading Debate Review Part 2: Addressing Misconceptions about Sola Scriptura and Biblical Interpretation
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