It also makes no sense in view of the theology he formerly professed. If the Bible in the hands of the individual believer is the final authority, of what use is a “Bible Answer Man”? His own theology denied that his “ministry” had any purpose!
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Perfectly true and perfectly stated, and the same conundrum applies to every other ordained minister who preaches the false doctrine of sola scriptura. It has always astounded me how many countless, well-meaning Christians simply fail to recognize this undeniable truth.
I don't think you understand what the doctrine of sola Scriptura means. What it doesn't mean is SOLO or ONLY Scripture can be used to know the truth. Because Scripture, as the sole Divinely-inspired word of God, is the superior and ultimate authority and determiner of the truth of the rule of faith. It means that Scripture is the measuring rod by which any doctrine must be held to. It cannot go against what God has said. Paul taught, "Do not go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other." (I Cor. 4:6). That is sola Scriptura.