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The point is unless you become your own professional, you require some along the way.

One of the things that Jesus established is that you can't always trust the professionals (but the professionals & their supporters disagree, of course).

Unless, if I'm understanding you, you're saying scripture is not necessary either.

I certainly never meant to even imply that. I try to read thru the bible every year, and am always looking for a different version/comments (different 'scholars' bring out different things, always educational). Full disclosure - this year, I am about 2 weeks behind in my reading.

thanks for your reply.

One of the things that Jesus established is that you can't always trust the professionals

The point is the only alternative, in the areas outlined in the article, is to become your own professional. And did Paul suggest that each is to determine his/her own doctrine?

I try to read thru the bible every year, and am always looking for a different version/comments (different 'scholars' bring out different things, always educational).

Thanks for this. I do think it illustrates that no one really practices sola scriptura. You choose your own professionals/scholars.

I don't believe jesus intended for us to be our own professionals, or intended that we choose which ones to follow based on our own lights, another form of choosing our own doctrine. I believe it is clear that this is the role of the Church as it was in Acts and the Epistles.

I'm also certain we disagree on "church". :)