The Inspiration of Scripture. Chapters 7-8

The dogmaticians believe that Scripture contains all theological truth.

The dogmaticians argue that Scripture presents a perfectly logical theological system applicable to all ages.

According to the dogmaticians, unwritten tradition has equal authority with Scripture in doctrinal matters.

The dogmaticians assert that all articles of faith are set forth concretely in Scripture.

The dogmaticians agree with the Catholic interpretation of 2 Tim. 3:15-16 regarding the sufficiency of Scripture.

The dogmaticians hold that certain legitimate conclusions drawn from Scripture are necessary for salvation.

Catholic theology views Scripture as complete only when supplemented by tradition.

The dogmaticians believe that the curse in Gal. 1:8 applies only to teachings explicitly against the Gospel.

The dogmaticians support the view that traditions and Scripture are of equal importance in Christian doctrine.

The dogmaticians consider traditions to be reliable and consistent sources of Christian doctrine.

The dogmaticians believe that Scripture's clarity is an article of faith revealed in Scripture itself.

According to the text, Rome and the Lutheran syncretists agree that the Church's interpretation is not required for the clarity of Scripture.

The Lutheran thesis pertains to the clarity of the contents of Scripture, not to the clarity of the words used in Scripture.

According to Quenstedt, even though some Scripture passages are unclear, all necessary doctrines and precepts are clearly revealed in Scripture.

The dogmaticians argue that Scripture's literal sense is clear to both the regenerate and unregenerate.

Bellarmine argued that Scripture is called a light because it is easily understood.

The Roman theologians claimed that the clarity of Scripture was a reason for the necessity of papal supremacy.

Hunnius argued that although the doctrines of Scripture are obscure, the words used to describe them are always clear.

The Socinians taught that Christ and his apostles deliberately used ambiguous language in the Scriptures.

The Roman Church in the seventeenth century encouraged the laity to read the Scriptures.

Lutheran theology teaches that every Christian has the right and duty to judge all things by Scripture.

Bellarmine and Harding suggested that Bible-reading by laymen is beneficial to faith and morals.

According to Gerhard, the people under the papacy were ignorant of Scripture because they were not encouraged to read it.

Lutherans believe that laypeople have the right to judge the doctrine of their pastors using Scripture.

Bellarmine argued that regular pastors should be followed without question, even if they err in their teachings.