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""Actually, calling it "Sola Scriptura" is a bit of a misnomer, because it is not a doctrine which teaches that we believe that there are not other authorities, nor that they have no value or place. Rather, it means that other authorities must be subordinate to the Word of God. The phrase "Sola scriptura" implies several things. First, that the Scriptures are a direct revelation from God, and as such, are His Authoritative Word. It is also a term which illustrates that the scriptures are all that is necessary for Church faith and practice today. Not only that the scriptures are sufficient, but that they also are the ultimate and final court of appeal on all doctrinal matters. Because however good and faithful a Church leader may be in giving his guidance, all the fathers, teachers, popes, and councils, are still fallible. The only infallible "source" for truth is the scriptures. Besides God Himself, Only His Words (the Scriptures alone), are infallible."

I am in 100% agreement with that statement. Sola Scriptura is not subjective (as SD and most RCs believe) but objective.

JM

I am in 100% agreement with that statement. Sola Scriptura is not subjective (as SD and most RCs believe) but objective.

I too am in agreement with Reggie's statement on what Sola Scriptura is. I am trying to get at how it is actually practiced. What do you mean that Sola Scriptura is "objective"?

Can you relate it to my story of Mr C? Did he behave in a "subjective" manner, and if so, how could he have behaved "objectively"