By Whose Authority

Why don't Catholics believe in sola scriptura (Scripture alone) as the authority of faith? This is a common question posed to Catholics, but are we prepared to answer it? In this episode of Draw Near, Fred and Kara take up this question of authority pulling from Scripture itself.
What is Divine Revelation? It is Scripture and Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church is at the service of what has been divinely revealed. Through God's great love, he did not leave us to lean on our understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). Instead, he gave his authority to leaders in the Church, and that authority has been handed on. He gave us a gift in the Church.

Church hierarchy Scripture passages mentioned:
Old Testament: Exodus 24 (there are others not mentioned in the show as well!)
New Testament: Lk 22: 31-32; Lk 8:51, 9:28; Lk 9:1, 22:28-30; Lk 10: 1, 17_**

Dei Verbum written by Pope Paul VI

Papacy Draw Near Episode: Until the King Returns

Priesthood My Lord & My God Episode: Giving the vineyard to "others"

Resources mentioned:
Catholicism and Fundamentalism by Karl Keating
Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn
Catholic Answers website

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