Luther's novel tradition of "the Bible alone" is not in the Bible.
Yet Jesus tells us, "if he refuses to listen to the church, treat him as a pagan or tax collector.
I never said it was. We also have the Holy Spirit to guide us and that will never be in contradiction of the Scriptures or the will of God.
Yet Jesus tells us, "if he refuses to listen to the church, treat him as a pagan or tax collector.
The church today is a far cry from the pure Church which Jesus is referring to. Has error crept into churches doctrine? I would say yes and the way to get right is to study the Bible and see what the early church taught that is not followed today.