Well, I also have noticed that nowhere in scripture does it say "sola scriptura."
But I see no particular point in saying it unless someone attacks the Catholic Church. Then I point out that Sola Scriptura is really impossible. You're always taking someone's authority on what the scriptures say. Some parts are plain, some are difficult.
I see no reason why Protestants should follow that rule if the Spirit guides them that way. Following scripture is certainly better than following the latest homosexual or woman bishop of the Anglican Church.
I think the fullness of Christianity is found in the Catholic Church, but I also think there is much to admire among Evangelicals whom I know. I will defend my beliefs, but see no particular reason to attack the beliefs of others gratuitously.
"I will defend my beliefs, but see no particular reason to attack the beliefs of others gratuitously."
Of course not, but mightn't JDeM share a sentiment of your namesake...quo usque tandem abutere patientia nostra....? Its been going on a very long time here, C and while it may be the Church of Rome which catches the flack, that's only because most of the ss crowd doesn't have a clue what Orthodoxy is.
"Then I point out that Sola Scriptura is really impossible. You're always taking someone's authority on what the scriptures say."
Exactly - anyone could write a book and claim it to be the Word of God, and proclaim it to be true. If you or I did that it would surely be questioned. There must be an authenticating source. So, in a sense, all protestants who claim the Bible is their sole rule of faith are accepting the claim of authority of the Catholic Church, since it was that Church that decided the Canon.
Ditto, ditto, ditto. V's wife.