Scripture
Table RCC2
| Roman Catholic Church | Scripture |
|---|---|
| God has entrusted revelation to the Roman Catholic bishops [81, 86]. | God has entrusted revelation to the saints (Jude 3). |
| The Magisterium is the authoritative teacher of the Church [85, 86, 87]. | The Holy Spirit is the authoritative teacher of the church (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 John 2:27). |
| The Magisterium is the infallible interpreter of Scripture [890, 891, 2034, 2035]. | Scripture is the only infallible interpreter of Scripture (Acts 17:11). |
| The Magisterium alone has the ability and the right to interpret Scripture [85, 100, 939]. | Every Christian, aided by the Holy Spirit, has the ability and the right to interpret Scripture (Acts 17:11; 1 Corinthians 2:12-16). |
| Scripture is to be interpreted in the sense in which it has been defined by the Magisterium [113, 119]. | Scripture must be interpreted in the original sense intended by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 3:14-16). |
| The Magisterium has the right to define truth found only obscurely or implicitly in revelation [66, 88, 2035, 2051]. | No one has the right to go beyond what is written in Scripture (1 Corinthians 4:6; Proverbs 30:6). |
| Scripture and Tradition together are the Word of God [81, 85, 97, 182]. | Scripture is the Word of God (John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21). Tradition is the words of men (Mark 7:1-13). |
| Scripture and Tradition together are the Church's supreme rule of faith [80, 82]. | Scripture is the church's rule of faith (Mark 7:7-13; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17). |
