Sola Scriptura
The Reformers' rallying cry that Scripture alone holds supreme authority over the church
Sola scriptura, the formal principle of the Reformation taught by Luther and the Reformers, holds that Scripture is the supreme and sufficient authority for faith and practice, standing above church tradition and councils. Catholic and Orthodox traditions reject this principle, holding that Scripture is rightly read within and alongside the living tradition and teaching authority of the Church. This remains a defining difference between the communions.
How it traveled
- ExordiumWittenberg · 1546applies
- Commentary on GalatiansWittenberg · 1546applies
- Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic ChurchGeneva · 1564explains
Key passages(20)
A Treatise on the Soul. · Apologetic
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Book First. of the Knowledge of God the Creator · John Calvin
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Commentary on Galatians · Martin Luther
Commentary on Galatians · Martin Luther
The Sovereignty of God · Martin Luther
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, in Three Parts · Jonathan Edwards
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Book Fourth. of the Holy Catholic Church · John Calvin
Commentary on Galatians · Martin Luther