Sola Scriptura vs Tradition: Who Has the Authority to Interpret the Bible? | Sam Shamoun

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If “the Bible alone” is enough, why do sincere Christians reach totally different conclusions on baptism, the Eucharist, saints, and church authority? In this discussion, Sam Shamoun tackles sola scriptura vs Scripture + Sacred Tradition—and the real problem of interpretation when “the Bible doesn’t speak back.” We also look at why ancient apostolic churches (Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Assyrian) share core beliefs across centuries, and what that suggests about the early church, unity, and preserving the faith. If you’ve ever asked “Which church do I trust?” or “Who decides what Scripture means?”—this is for you. Sometimes the hardest battle isn’t unbelief—it’s knowing who to trust with the truth. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro — sola scriptura vs tradition 1:58 - Ancient church agreement 6:45 - Why churches split in 400s 9:02 - Papacy as main dividing issue 13:12 - Assyrian–Catholic dialogue 20:25 - Protestant division & who decides essentials? 26:04 - Bible supports oral tradition 36:09 - Church as pillar of truth — 1 Tim 3;15; tradition preserved 🔔 Subscribe for more bold biblical truths that stir your soul. John 17:21 — Jesus prays that His followers would be one, so the world can recognize the Father sent Him. #samshamoun #bible #biblestudy #christian