26/10/2026
In the sermon on Sola Scriptura, three questions were answered: How can we know the truth about God? Where has He revealed Himself? Who has the correct interpretation of Scripture?
If we must worship God, we must know Him, and if we must know Him, He must reveal Himself to us. We cannot invent our own understanding of who He is or how He should be worshipped. God has revealed Himself in His Word through the Prophets and Apostles. At the Transfiguration, the Father affirmed Jesus using words from the Law and the Prophets. Scripture contains everything we need to know God, receive salvation, and live faithfully before Him.
The Apostles, upon whose teaching the Church is built, give us the authoritative interpretation of Scripture. Their teaching is preserved in the New Testament, and Scripture interprets Scripture. With the Holy Spirit’s help, Christians can understand this teaching. While some passages require careful study and help from teachers, the truths necessary for salvation and faithful living are clear.
By implication, God will not confirm something simply because we strongly desire it. He upholds His Word. The life that stands through the storms is one built on hearing and obeying what He has said. We should therefore read our Bibles, meditate on what we read, and pray for understanding. It is good to desire to experience God in our hearts and emotions, and we can encounter His goodness through His Word.
Sola Scriptura does not mean that God cannot give guidance through extraordinary experiences. He is sovereign and can do so according to His will. However, such experiences do not add to Scripture, and we do not need them to be complete as Christians. God also guides us through His providence, leading us where He wants us to be.
The Scriptures are sufficient to equip us for every good work. We should not neglect them while searching for visions or special experiences. Read your Bible, think about your Bible, and build your life on what God has said.
