#12652 What Is Our Authority Structure? Tradition and Scripture - Cy Kellett
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🗓️ 31 March 2026
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Summary
“What is our authority structure?” This question leads to a discussion on the implications of Sola Scriptura and how Catholics understand authority through both Tradition and Scripture. Other topics include how Catholics respond to 2 Timothy’s assertion about Scripture’s profitability and the significance of 1 Timothy 3:15 regarding the Church as the pillar and foundation of truth.
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Questions Covered:
- 03:33 – If Sola Scriptura is Wrong, Then what does our authority structure look like?
- 13:54 – How do Catholics refute protestant understanding of 2 Tim, All scripture is profitable.
- 21:00 – 1 Tim 3:15 says the Church is the pillar and foundation. How do protestants get around that scripture?
- 29:33 – I think another evidence for being against sola scriptura is Satan using scripture to tempt Jesus. What are your thoughts on that?
- 32:35 – What exactly is Tradition?
- 42:14 – How do you deal with the objection from protestants about wisdom and not being in their canon but only accept Sola Scriptura?
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