Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of the most common questions that I get these days is, What is the relationship between Scripture and tradition? This is often prompted by followers who are beginning to explore conversion to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy or have children who are. I am finally sharing my public answer to this question after a decade of study and dialogue.
In this first teaching, I explain the problem and survey the major New Testament passages used by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox apologists to make their case for tradition and to undermine the classical Protestant view of sola scriptura.
Time stamps of key moments:
0:15 Greeting
1:03 Topic introduction
5:28 Overview of RC/EO views of tradition vs. sola scriptura
10:46 Martin Chemnitz's work; multiple meanings of “tradition”
15:23 Shell game analogy (evolution → tradition)
21:59 Key NT passages related to tradition
33:23 Need for careful framework
37:00 Teaser for episode 2
39:16 Closing
Watch part 2:
youtube.com/watch?v=MCUr2vI5xDk
Watch part 3:
youtu.be/XwPSyQlpQgk
Previous discussions:
• My discussion with theologian, Tony Costello: "Why is Gen Z Converting to Catholicism? Exploring Trends and Tensions"
youtu.be/wDNlVAXMIoU
• My friend, Anastasia's Coptic journey: "From Evangelical to Coptic Orthodox: A Friendship Tested"
youtu.be/yNJeOhUkhUs
#SolaScriptura #Tradition #Catholic #Orthodox #Protestant #conversion
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One of the most common questions that I get these days is, What is the relationship between Scripture and tradition? This is often prompted by followers who are beginning to explore conversion to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy or have children who are. I am finally sharing my public answer to this question after a decade of study and dialogue.
In this first teaching, I explain the problem and survey the major New Testament passages used by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox apologists to make their case for tradition and to undermine the classical Protestant view of sola scriptura.
Time stamps of key moments:
0:15 Greeting
1:03 Topic introduction
5:28 Overview of RC/EO views of tradition vs. sola scriptura
10:46 Martin Chemnitz's work; multiple meanings of “tradition”
15:23 Shell game analogy (evolution → tradition)
21:59 Key NT passages related to tradition
33:23 Need for careful framework
37:00 Teaser for episode 2
39:16 Closing
Watch part 2:
youtube.com/watch?v=MCUr2vI5xDk
Watch part 3:
youtu.be/XwPSyQlpQgk
Previous discussions:
• My discussion with theologian, Tony Costello: "Why is Gen Z Converting to Catholicism? Exploring Trends and Tensions"
youtu.be/wDNlVAXMIoU
• My friend, Anastasia's Coptic journey: "From Evangelical to Coptic Orthodox: A Friendship Tested"
youtu.be/yNJeOhUkhUs
#SolaScriptura #Tradition #Catholic #Orthodox #Protestant #conversion
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👉 theologymom.com/contact
📌 Find out more about my work
👉 theologymom.com
📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children"
👉 theologymom.com/contact
Follow my work on socials
instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity
facebook.com/theologymom
youtube.com/@TheologyMom
youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity
youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow
facebook.com/attlivestream
instagram.com/allthethings.show
Support my work
👉 centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store.
👉 centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp
