Sola Scriptura-1

Pastors declare that they believe and proclaim Sola Scriptura every Sunday around the world. But, is this true? Unfortunately it is not. While more and more pastors are finally waking up to proclaim the true Biblical Truth, most continue to teach what they have been taught and experienced in their lives. Let us start with a passage that most of us have never heard anyone proclaimed or explained.

Matthew 5:17  "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 5:18  "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.

This is in the important teaching of the Sermon on the Mount. This is not only one of the first of Jesus’ teachings, it is the longest recorded teaching. It’s importance is not in question, but why are these verses basically skipped?

What does it mean? It means what it says!

Luke 16:17  "But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter of the Law to fail. 

Galatians_3:10  For as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written, "CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, TO PERFORM THEM."

James_2:10  For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.

Romans 2:23  You who boast in the Law, through your breaking the Law, do you dishonor God?

There are many more passages which confirm our need to obey the Law, not so we can earn salvation but to confirm our salvation thru obedience. Why would God negate His Law? God doesn’t change nor does His requirements for us to obey His Law.

John 14:15  "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 

Many people will openly confirm that they love the LORD. But, do they know what that requires of them? Most do not and find ways to interpret the Law that fits their worldly lifestyles. Most of the ‘church’s’ problems in this area can be traced back to the ‘Reformation’.

We will continue our study next Saturday.