Authority of Scripture
Scripture and Tradition
Bibliology · 6 verses
Against Rome's dual-source theory, Scripture alone is the inspired and infallible source of divine revelation. Tradition serves as a ministerial authority that can inform interpretation but never as a magisterial authority equal to Scripture. Human traditions must be tested by the touchstone of Scripture and rejected when they contradict or supplement the written Word.
Scripture References
“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.”
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”
“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”
“What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.”