Expert: George A. Card,sfo, M.I - 1/6/2008

Question
does the roman church believe the Bible is infallible

could you briefly define why you believe sola scriptura is unbiblical

can you briefly give scriptures that support your belief that sola scriptura is unbiblical


thx
s

Answer
Peace

dear S,
 We, Catholics believe Sacred Scripture is the infallible and inerrant written word of God. In other words, it has no errors  of any kind.
  We also believe Sola Scriptura is unbiblical and un-Christian. Below is some verses of the many verses that support our belief against Sola Scriptura.

Scripture and Tradition


"I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you" (1 Cor. 11:2).

"Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us" (2 Tim. 1:13-14).

"So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter." (2 Thess. 2:15)

"You, then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:1-2).

"First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the impulse of man, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God" (2 Peter 1:20-21).

"‘Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete" (2 John 12).

I have decided to let some true experts more fully answer you. I am better at explaining such things orally

http://www.catholic.com/library/Scripture_and_Tradition.asp
http://www.catholic.net/RCC/Periodicals/Dossier/0304-96/anarchy.html


Closing thoughts: Remember the first 3000 converts on Pentecost didn't receive a bible, but received the Gospel as it was preached by St. Simon-Peter.

St. Augustine, usually Luther's guide and mentor, ought to have the last word about sola scriptura: "But for the authority of the Church, I would not believe the Gospel."


                 your servant but His first
                        George/ravjerome72