Sola Scriptura Scripture Alone-All We Need For Faith and Practice

October 28, 2017
REFORMATION SUNDAY
500th Anniversary of the Reformation
2 Timothy 3:14-17

“Sola Scriptura” From the Apostle Paul and Martin Luther:
Continue in What You Have Learned by the Authority of Scripture Alone!

Main Idea: Continue in the faith by relying on the authority of Scripture alone!

How was Timothy to continue in the faith? By the authority of Scripture alone!
∙ Learned the faith and believe it firmly (14)
∙ Knew the sacred writings (the Scripture) from childhood (15)
⇒ Nature of Scripture: “God-breathed”
⇒ Profitability of Scripture (16)
Teaching
Reproof
Correction
Training in righteousness
⇒ Purpose of Scripture (17)
To make the man of God competent
To equip him for every good work

How did Luther continue in the faith? By the authority of Scripture alone!
∙ Studiously learned and taught the Gospel through Scripture
∙ Faithfully preached Scripture
∙ Publicly elevated Scripture above popes, councils, & creeds
∙ Skillfully translated Scripture into German from original languages
∙ Diligently exegeted Scripture in his writings
∙ Brilliantly authored and composed Scriptural music
∙ Rightfully used Scripture to fight the devil
∙ However, he sometimes egregiously misinterpreted Scripture…

Applications

We must read the Bible!
We must rely on the Bible alone for all matters of faith and practice!
We must continue in what we have learned—Scripture itself!