Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. Moderated by Chris Date. This episode contains part one of the debate, including opening arguments and rebuttals; listen to episode 82, “Tradition,” for part two’s cross-examination, closing arguments and listener Q&A.

Music

FLAME, Sola Scriptura, from the album Rewind, 2005

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM)

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The Institute for Religious Research, of which Rob Bowman is Director of Research

Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ, by Rob Bowman

The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck

EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty