We seem to be arguing in circles over this, but why should we be any different than those who have come before us? I don’t think we will resolve those differences here, but I always try to answer to the best of my ability. I don’t have the education regarding the ancient and original languages, but I try to understand as best as I can.
The verse you mention here is speaking about the MAN and not Scripture. Again, Catholics do not dispute that everything in Scripture is necessary for man to know God, love Him and have faith in Him.
Think about this though...
What do we really need to know? God exists, He is one God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Sin separates man from God. The second person of the trinity became man, lived and died for our sins. Because of this, if one has faith, one may be saved.
Catholics don’t disagree with this. But, it doesn’t mean that EVERYTHING is in Scripture and that outside of Scripture there can be no truth.
God said He has written His law on the hearts of man. If one never has access to Scripture, can they still know and love God? Can they still be saved?
Catholics don’t disagree with this. But, it doesn’t mean that EVERYTHING is in Scripture and that outside of Scripture there can be no truth.
I believe any person that would make such a claim is a certifiable nut. I have seen no such definition of Sola Scripture. (I have asked several Catholic Posters who ridicule Sola Scripture what their definition is. I have not received a single reply.)
On the other hand, I believe that there can be, and is, great danger in stretching Scripture with man made "tradition" which has been developed well beyond the age of the Apostles.
I am certain you have seen some Protestants who argue that the Catholic Church has downgraded Scripture to no less than an "equal" status with man made doctrine.
Catechism Of The Catholic Church.
95 "It is clear therefore that, in the supremely wise arrangement of God, sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Magisterium of the Church are so connected and associated that one of them cannot stand without the others. Working together, each in its own way, under the action of the one Holy Spirit, they all contribute effectively to the salvation of souls."
By golly it has! On the other hand