Term
Sola Scriptura
The belief that Scripture is the only inerrant, sufficient, and final authority for the church because it is God's inspired Word.
Filed underDoctrine of Scripture
Definition
The belief that because Scripture is God's inspired Word, it is the only inerrant, sufficient, and final authority for the church.
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- The Five SolasTerm
Sources
- 1.Barrett, Matthew “The Five Solas.” The Gospel CoalitionLinkOriginal citation: Barrett, Matthew. "The Five Solas." The Gospel Coalition. Published approximately 5.4 years ago. Accessed June 8, 2025. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-five-solas/.
Last revised August 14, 2026