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Sola Jesus rather than sola scriptura is the scriptural sola.  By asserting Sola Jesus one is honoring, not denigrating Scripture.  What is the purpose of Scripture according to Scripture?  Careful.  The statement of a thing’s purpose sets the trajectory for our understanding of the thing and must be carefully stated.  Is the purpose of Scripture simply to lead and guide us, as a text might lead and guide us?  To exercise authority over us?  We read, agree, and do, as though we were reading an instruction manual for life?  Or is the purpose of Scripture to reveal Jesus who leads and guides us?
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