Is there a scriptural basis for the Protestant doctrine of sola scriptura?

Question

In other words, is the Bible the sole infallible guide to Christian doctrine and practice? If so, is it stated explicitly in the Bible? What is the relationship of Sacred Scripture and Apostolic Tradition? Did divine revelation stop after the Bible was published?

Scriptural Citations on Apostolic Tradition

"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter." (2 Thessalonians 2:15)

"It was he who gave gifts to people; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers. He did this to prepare all God's people for the work of Christian service, in order to build up the body of Christ". - Ephesians 4,11-12

"Remember your former leaders, who spoke God's message to you. Think back on how they lived and died, and imitate their faith". - Hebrews 13,7

Those verses you quoted do not explicitly say the Bible is the only infallible basis for teaching Christian doctrine.

John Cardinal Newman a Protestant Minister who converted to Catholicism had this to say about Scripture and Tradition.
John Henry Newman explained it in an 1884 essay entitled "Inspiration in its Relation to Revelation."

Newman’s argument

He wrote: "It is quite evident that this passage furnishes no argument whatever that the sacred Scripture, without Tradition, is the sole rule of faith; for, although sacred Scripture is profitable for these four ends, still it is not said to be sufficient. The Apostle [Paul] requires the aid of Tradition (2 Thess. 2:15). Moreover, the Apostle here refers to the scriptures which Timothy was taught in his infancy.

Answer 1

Pastor Billy says: there are no bible verses which support this resent and novel doctrine of sola scriptura "bible alone" authority. A large majority of the verses used and taken out of context by sola supporters convey to the reader when taken in context that holy scripture is "profitable" meaning help full but never final or sola. Bibles are in themselves "tradition" the KJV Protestant bible contains the deuterocanonal books yet more resent Protestant versions have decided to remove these Old Testament books from the canon of scripture?

Let us pray more of our fallen away brethren in the Protestant faith (Baptists included) discover the truth of their own traditions and revisionism.

Pastor Billy says "Can I get an, Amen?"

also anyone know why kait just steals answers from www.answers.com when she posts?

Answer 2

Jesus said, "Scripture cannot be broken" (John 10:35). He said "I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished" (Matthew 5:18). He said, "It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the law" (Luke 16:17).
Jesus used Scripture as the final court of appeal in every matter under dispute. He said to some Pharisees, "You nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down" (Mark 7:13). To the Sadducee's He said, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God". (Mat 22:29). To the devil, Jesus consistently responded, "It is written..." (Mat 4:4-10). So following Jesus' lead, the Scriptures alone are our supreme and final authority.
Traditions are not the problem. Unbiblical traditions are the problem. The availability of the Scriptures throughout the centuries is not the determining factor. The Scriptures themselves are the determining factor. We now have the Scriptures readily available to us. Through studying God’s Word, it is clear that many church traditions that have developed over the centuries are in fact contradictory to the Word of God. This is where sola scriptura applies. Traditions that are based on, and are in agreement with God’s Word can be maintained. Traditions that are not based on, and/or are in disagreement with God’s Word, must be rejected. Sola scriptura points us back to what God has revealed to us in His Word. Sola scriptura ultimately points us back to the God who always speaks the truth, never contradicts Himself, and always proves Himself to be dependable.

Answer 3

The Latin expression "sola scriptura" refers to the authority of the Holy Scriptures to serve as the sole norm for all that is taught and confessed in the church. In numerous passages the Scriptures claim this authority for themselves as the inspired Word of God. For example, St. Paul writes in 2 Tim. 3:16, "All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness...." (RSV). Likewise, the apostle Peter declares that "no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the impulse of man, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God" (2 Pet. 1:20-21; RSV). It should be remembered that acceptance of the Bible as the sole authority for teaching comes not from rational arguments or human traditions, but is a conviction produced by the Holy Spirit in the human heart. In other words, it is a matter of faith worked by the Holy Spirit through the Scriptures themselves (see 1 Thess. 2:13)!

Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide

re comment: that is why these three Solas must go together. Scripture Only, Grace Only, Faith Only... they are tied together.

Answer 4

I don't know much about it,but interested to know.