BJ Bear
Well-known member
In a discussion of the ECF in this forum the topic came up of what Luther's Scripture alone means in practice. Although what we believe in this regard is an open book it doesn't stop some from imaginig their own idea of our practice or our possible practice.
The following is based on the Formula Of Concord which is a reiteration of the faith and doctine with an addition from the, "Holy Scripture, that only norm and rule of doctrine, a thorough explanation of certain articles."
The Christian manner in which the controverted articles were reconciled and explained as follows:
The sole rule and standard by which teachings and teachers are to be judged is the Holy Scriptures.
Other writings are not to be considered equal to the Scriptures and therefore subject to the Scriptues.
In this way the distinction between the Holy Scriptures and all other writings is preserved.
The other symbols and writings are only a witness to how the faith was understood and explained at that time regarding articles in controversy. -- Concordia Triglotta, p. 777ff, CPH
What follows after that are numerous examples of the practice in action with regard to controverted articles. a person can read the Formula Of Concord and particularly this section in its entirety at www.bookofconcord.org
The following is based on the Formula Of Concord which is a reiteration of the faith and doctine with an addition from the, "Holy Scripture, that only norm and rule of doctrine, a thorough explanation of certain articles."
The Christian manner in which the controverted articles were reconciled and explained as follows:
The sole rule and standard by which teachings and teachers are to be judged is the Holy Scriptures.
Other writings are not to be considered equal to the Scriptures and therefore subject to the Scriptues.
In this way the distinction between the Holy Scriptures and all other writings is preserved.
The other symbols and writings are only a witness to how the faith was understood and explained at that time regarding articles in controversy. -- Concordia Triglotta, p. 777ff, CPH
What follows after that are numerous examples of the practice in action with regard to controverted articles. a person can read the Formula Of Concord and particularly this section in its entirety at www.bookofconcord.org