The Vision of Ephesians: What is “Sola Scriptura”?

What does Ephesians teach us about God’s purpose for the church? Can we truly trust Scripture if it was passed down through oral tradition? And what role do public confessions of faith play in salvation?
In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird dig into Tom’s new Book, The Vision of Ephesians, to explore Paul’s vision behind the text, the meaning of Sola Scriptura, and the reliability of the Bible’s transmission in a culture shaped by memory rather than print.
They also reflect on the resurrection story in Matthew, unpack why public declarations of faith matter, but aren’t the whole story, and remind us that scripture’s authority ultimately points us to Jesus.

Q1 04:42:05 What is Sola Scriptura really?
Q2 05:09:21 How did writers of the bible memorise long passages to write them down? For example, Mary’s song of praise?
Q3 19:24:00 When Matthew 27 speaks of the dead rising, what is this passage all about? Is it historical, and if so, why isn't it mentioned in any of the other gospels? Or is it a reference to 'Day of the Lord' passages from Ezekiel, Daniel and Isaiah? Is it both?
Q4 27:28:11 How important is a public profession of faith and baptism to gaining personal salvation?

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