Category: Testing Doctrine

Is Jesus God?

IS JESUS ‘GOD’?

(NOTE : The following article was writQuestion-Markten with “Oneness” adherents in mind)

At John 17:1-3 Jesus prayed,

John 17:3 REV And this is life in the age to come, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.

Jesus addressed this prayer to his Father, used the singular form of the pronoun, and described this singular “You” as “the only true God.” Thus, according to Jesus, the Father alone is … Read the rest

Prima Scriptura, Sola Scriptura and Sola Ecclesia

bibleby Tony-Allen Cucolo

Does the belief in prima scriptura inevitably lead one to believe either in sola scriptura or sola ecclesia?

First, let’s define some terms:

Prima Scriptura is the name given by many as a counter for sola scriptura. The idea is that while scripture is not the sole rule of faith in the church, it is the primary authority. It refers to the primacy of scripture, or that scripture is primary among traditions and ecclesiastical decisions, … Read the rest

Scripture the Criteria of Truth

Clement of Alexandria (c.150 – c. 215) was a Teacher at the Catechetical School of Alexandria

I find Clement helpful in showing how the scriptures already in his day were used, misused, and abused – but are still to be the Criteria of all clementofalex_thumbTruth. We can still learn from history

Scripture the Criterion by Which Truth and Heresy are Distinguished :The Stromata (Book VII: Chapter 16)

“But those who are ready to toil in the most excellent pursuits, … Read the rest

The Primacy of Scripture

scripture-733483IRENAEUS OF LYONS (130-202)

We have known the method of our salvation by no other means than those by whom the gospel came to us; which gospel they truly preached; but afterward, by the will of God, they delivered to us in the Scriptures, to be for the future the foundation and pillar of our faith. (Adv. H. 3:1)

Read more diligently that gospel which is given to us by the apostles; and read more diligently the prophets, and … Read the rest

On Tradition

2_thessaloniansThe “Traditions” of 2 Thessalonians 2:15

by Tony-Allen Cucolo

Those who support the notion of an infallible or apostolic tradition passed down through the ages, or believe that church tradition should be elevated near scripture in importance, often have the following as their proof-text.

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. [2 Thess 2:15]

Let’s take a moment to … Read the rest

Testing What We Believe

NOTE : This article was published years ago with permission on one of my old sites. I offer it again, as it is helpful for all of us. If a Christian holds to a worldview of certain doctrines — that worldview must always be tested by scripture.

Prima Scriptura, Sola Scriptura and Sola Ecclesia

bibleby Tony-Allen Cucolo

Does the belief in prima scriptura inevitably lead one to believe either in sola scriptura or sola ecclesia?

First, let’s define some … Read the rest