The point is that Scripture must be INTERPRETED; many passages are not self-evident and are subject to different interpretations; many passages seem to contradict others; and different translations offer different readings of various passages. Different HUMAN denominations enforce different interpretations as a condition of membership. You are the type who sets himself up as his own Pope; YOU are the authority, and anyone who disagrees with YOU is damned.
Well thanks, but I’d rather place my trust believing in the Word of God rather than being told by pedophiles what to believe.
I’ll take a pass on man’s doctrines and traditions.
2 Timothy 2:15
King James Version
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
It says to study to shew thyself approved unto God.
Sure sounds to me like Sola Scriptura.
BTW, there is no office of pope!