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Illustration: Train with or without Tracks
Think of sola scriptura like a train running on tracks. The Bible is the engine, but the tracks are made of church history, wise teachers, and biblical community. It’s guided and safe.
Solo scriptura is like a train with no tracks. The preacher just goes wherever he wants, based only on his own reading. No guidance, no accountability—Easy to get lost.
Church History Quick Take
- The Reformers (like Luther and Calvin) believed in sola scriptura—the Bible is the highest authority, but they still respected church history, creeds, and godly teachers.
- Solo scriptura arose in reaction to tradition, especially within movements that distanced themselves from historical creeds. The consequence was theological fragmentation—each individual interpreting Scripture in isolation, resulting in widespread confusion and division.
Checklist: Signs of Solo Scriptura Preaching
Here’s how you can tell if a preacher or group is teaching solo scriptura:
| ✅ Sola Scriptura | ❌ Solo Scriptura |
|---|---|
| Uses the Bible as the final authority | Uses the Bible as the only authority, rejecting all others |
| Respects church history and creeds | They say, ‘Bible alone—we don’t care about history.’ |
| Open to correction and accountability | Refuses correction, insisting that their view is the only correct one. |
| Teaches consistent doctrine | Introduces new doctrines that deviate from the historic faith. |
| Part of a church body | Lone ranger, no elders, no mentors |
Examples of Solo Scriptura Teachings
“The Trinity isn’t biblical—it’s just man-made.”
“We don’t need pastors anymore—the Holy Spirit is my only teacher.”
“Creeds are useless; the Bible is all we need.”
“I’m the only one who’s right—every church is wrong.”
Apologetics Reminder
Even in Acts 8, the Ethiopian eunuch said:
“How can I understand unless someone guides me?”
Having a Bible doesn’t automatically mean someone will understand it rightly. That’s why God established spiritual leaders—pastors, elders, and the church community—to guide, teach, and protect sound doctrine.
Discernment Tip
Ask these questions when listening to a preacher:
- Do they respect church history?
- Are they accountable to other leaders?
- Do they teach consistent, historic Christian doctrine?
- Do they welcome correction?
- Do they sound humble, or does it seem like they think they’re the only ones who are right?
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