Some scripture for thought. - Gabriel.

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of [His] disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in His name. - John 20:30-31

Is Sola Scriptura scriptural?

Protestant Response: Yes.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
John 20:31

Catholic Response: No.
1 Timothy 3:15
2 Timothy 3:15
John 20:30

Sacred Tradition is Scriptural
2 Thessalonians 2:15
2 Timothy 2:2
1 Corinthians 11:2
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Acts 2:42

The Authority of the Church

Principle #1: Jesus founded one Church.
Matthew 16:18

Principle #2: The Church is authoritative.
1 Timothy 3:15
Matthew 18:15-17

Principle #3: The Church is called to show a visible unity.
John 17:11
John 10:16
Ephesians 4:4-5
John 17:21
John 17:23

And I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. - Matthew 16:18

The Authority of the Church

Principle #4: The authority of the Church is Apostolic.
Matthew 28:18-19
John 20:21
Luke 10:16
Acts 1:15-26
1 Timothy 1:3
1 Timothy 4:11-13
1 Timothy 5:22
2 Timothy 1:13-14
2 Timothy 2:2
Titus 1:5-7

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” - John 20:21

Martin Luther & the Bible
Martin Luther removed 7 books from the Old Testament:
Sirach, Tobit, Wisdom, 1 & 2 Maccabees, Baruch & Judith.
Revelation 22:18-19

I warn everyone who hears the prophetic words in this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words in this prophetic book, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city described in this book.
- Revelation 22:18-19

General Rules for Scriptural Debates
1. Not all Christian Beliefs are found directly in Scripture.
Example: “Trinity” is not in Scripture

2. The Bible is NOT the sole rule of Faith.
Example: 1 Timothy 3:15


YBIC,
Gabriel