All of them, to varying degrees, and because they cling to the lies propagated by Rome, rather than relying upon YHWH and His Word...
Roamer_1: All of them, to varying degrees, and because they cling to the lies propagated by Rome, rather than relying upon YHWH and His Word...
Well, making the errors of Rome your reference point is one way to go. That once was mine. Then came a time when I had to look at my own beliefs – not only the content but also where they originated.
The sola scriptura assertion that I had embraced without question began to trouble me because my religious tradition (Baptist and nondenom Bible church) was pretty good at pointing out the erro.rs of not only Rome, but also the Methodists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Charismatics, etc. Yet, they ALL affirmed sola scriptura.
I was left with two alternatives:
1. There was deception – they did not all follow the sola principle
2. The sola principle was flawed.
I recognized that human sinfulness could account for my #1. Yet, why did I not see examples of sola believers coming together? Should not constant Bible study and the leading of the Holy Spirit be tending towards more unity? Note well what our Lord prayed in John 17:21.
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Why is the trend exactly the opposite that we see under the banner of sola scriptura? ; i.e. more fragmentation?
I have yet to see that question answered. The sola principle is flawed.