Simply Put The Sufficiency of Scripture
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Mar 3, 2026 Discussion of whether the Bible provides all necessary guidance for living and salvation. Exploration of how Scripture equips believers for every good work and interprets itself. Examination of the church and tradition as helpful but fallible aids. Warnings against elevating human teaching above written revelation and relying blindly on religious authorities.
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Scripture Is Sufficient To Equip For Every Good Work
- Scripture Alone Equips Believers Completely for Good Works.
- Barry Cooper explains 2 Timothy: all Scripture is God-breathed and makes the man of God complete and equipped for every good work.
Sufficiency Doesn't Require Exhaustive Practical Details
- Sufficiency Does Not Mean Exhaustive Detail On Every Task.
- Cooper notes the Bible won't tell you how to make an omelette but contains principles to do ordinary tasks to God's glory.
Only Scripture Can Bind The Conscience Infalibly
- Scripture Can Interpret Scripture Without An Infallible Church.
- He links this to the Reformers' sola scriptura: only Scripture can bind the conscience and interpret itself infallibly, though other resources help.