BD, you know scripture and your knowledge of it is impressive. You are, obviously, an intelligent man and your love of Scripture is evident. AND, you have a good sense of humor.
However, Kosta has those self-same attributes, AND, he thinks with the mind of the Church and so he "knows" Scripture better than you in that - oh, well, you know where I am going...
You are sola scriptura whereas Kosta Is Scripture, Sacred Tradition and Faith embedded in Divine Liturgy. Where you might, and have, come to conclusions about Scripture different than The Early Church Fathers, Kosta would not...
But, you know all of that...
That being said, I really do appreciate your contributions here, brother
I am a very shallow person, so flattery will get you anywhere. That being said, both tradition and Magisteriam rely on man's reason, which is always relative to the culture interpreting it. Scripture is the eternal, unchanging truth and the only special revelation of God and His plan of redemption, preserved and kept by the Holy Spirit, who is the ultimate interpreter of the scripture. The scriptures say He is the revealer of Truth and is available to all believers, not just the professionals.