***The sola scriptura answer is simple:
1. how do I know I interpreted scripture correctly? Answer: Because that’s the gift of the Holy SPirit for anyone and everyone to interpret scripture. Of course, my interpretation is the correct one, though....***
Let’s compare and contrast e.g. Piper versus Schuller (both Presbyterian), or Hagee versus Graham. It boggles the mind that they all can fit under one umbrella.
***2. Well, my sola s belief is the same — look, let me quote random passages from The Bible. The Church was wrong for 2000 years until I came along.***
Yes. Everyone in his own armchair on Sunday mornings is his own Pope and, given the appropriate quantities of adult beverages, is fully competent to interpret Scripture on his own.