[paladinan]

The phrase 'sola scriptura' is not found in the Bible. But then neither is the word 'Trinity'.

Right... but that wasn't my point. The very IDEA that "ONLY the Bible is to be used as the norm of Faith" is nowhere to be found in Scripture. Just for reference: my issue is not with "Scriptura"; it's with the word "SOLA" (i.e. "ONLY"). More, below.

Both concepts are however clearly taught.

The Trinity is clearly taught, albeit implicitly. "Sola Scriptura", however, is not taught in Scripture in any way, shape or form. The IMPORTANCE and NECESSITY of Scripture are *certainly* taught in Scripture... but that's a very different thing... and I'm afraid I've run into many Protestants who don't seem to understand the distinction between the two. (I think of that misunderstanding especially, after Protestants--including some on this very board--start quoting loads of Scriptures which cite and reference the AUTHORITY of the Scriptures, and the USEFULNESS of the Scriptures, and even the NECESSITY and DIVINE INSPIRATION of the Scriptures... which are all true, but completely beside the point, since I'm objecting to the SOLA part, and not the "Scriptura" part.) Does that shed some light, and does it respond a bit to your next part (re: the Bereans, etc.)?

Should anyone wish to say the Trinity is unbiblical, that is a discussion for another time.

:) No fear of that, from me!

[NoCmpromiz]

"Sola Scriptura", however, is not taught in Scripture in any way, shape or form.

And that statement would be in error. Again your attention is directed to the passage in Acts, which you skirted in your response, since it is both Scripture AND tradition which holds equal weight to some.

When the Apostle Paul - the 'Church Authority' - spoke to the Bereans what did they do to verify that what the Apostle Paul - the 'Church Authority' - said was true?

Seems they searched the Scripture for verification.

Do you verify from Scripture all the pronouncements of Church Authorities today and if not, why not since the example is there both by Scripture and Tradition.