Scripture & Church Authority
Addresses the Protestant claim that the Bible alone is sufficient as the rule of faith. Covers the biblical case for living prophets, apostolic authority, canon formation, and the role of tradition — key topics in nearly every LDS-Protestant dialogue.
9 documents
Quick-reference cheat sheet responding to the criticism: Sola Scriptura — Bible Is the Sole Authority. Key scriptures, one-line responses, and debate-ready talking points in a condensed format.
The most current version of the Sola Scriptura debate cheat sheet. Covers the biblical case against Scripture-alone doctrine, apostolic authority, tradition, and canon formation. Optimized for quick reference during live dialogue.
Explains the Apocrypha and deuterocanonical books: what they are, why Protestants removed them, and what their inclusion reveals about canon formation and Church authority.
Addresses the Catholic claim to unbroken apostolic succession and how it relates to LDS teachings on the Great Apostasy. Covers where Catholicism preserved truth and where it went astray.
A member-friendly reference sheet covering the key LDS responses to Sola Scriptura claims. Explains why the Bible itself points to living prophets and Church authority.