Weighed in the Balance
Weighed in the Balance, the show where we weigh claims against scripture and see if they hold up, of if they fall flat.
Weighed in the Balance
Is Sola Scriptura Logically Inconsistent? (A Clear Answer in Response to Sean Hiller)
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In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, we examine a common Roman Catholic objection: that sola scriptura is logically inconsistent.
But is that actually true?
Before responding to that claim, we lay out the positive case for sola scriptura, grounded in the Westminster Confession of Faith, and present a clear syllogistic argument:
- God alone is the final authority
- We access that authority through His Word
- God’s Word was given orally and in Scripture
- Oral revelation has ceased
- Therefore, Scripture is now the only access point to God’s final authority
From there, we evaluate whether objections to sola scriptura actually demonstrate a logical contradiction, or whether they simply challenge the truth of the premises.
We also interact with a video by Sean Hiller and examine several common misunderstandings of the doctrine.
00:00 Introduction to Sola Scriptura
01:18 The Positive Case for Sola Scriptura
05:02 Understanding Final Authority
07:57 Logical Consistency of Sola Scriptura
12:42 Addressing Objections to Sola Scriptura
17:48 The Role of Secondary Authorities
21:50 The Importance of Church Authority
25:11 Examining Mr. Hiller's Arguments
30:11 Clarifying Misunderstandings
34:11 Conclusion and Invitation for Discussion
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