Scripture vs "Sola Scriptura"
Catholics agree with Protestants that Scripture is a "standard of truth"—even the preeminent one—but not in a sense that rules out the binding authority of authentic apostolic Tradition and the Church. The Bible doesn’t teach that. Catholics agree that Scripture is materially sufficient. In other words, on this view, every true doctrine can be found in the Bible, if only implicitly and indirectly by deduction. But no biblical passage teaches that Scripture is the formal authority or rule of faith in isolation from the Church and Tradition. Sola scriptura can’t even be deduced from implicit passages. Below are verses that will help you decipher the truth.
Authority of Church
Deut 17:8-13
Matthew 16:18-19
Matthew 28:19-20
Luke: 10:16
Acts 15:28-29
1 Cor 11:2
1 Thess 2:13
2 Thess 2:15
1 Tim 3:14-15
1 Pet 3:15-17
2 Pet 1:20-21 2:1
2 Pet 5:1-5
May GOD bless you and strenghten your faith in Christ our Lord.
