One source, two ways of transmitting
The Gospel was transmitted by the Apostles through their preaching, their lives, and their inspired writings. Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture are closely linked because they both originate from the same source: God.
The Magisterium does not stand above the Word of God but serves the Word of God, preserving and interpreting the treasure of faith with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Read with both intellect and faith.
To understand the text, one must pay attention to the author's intention, the historical context, and the literary style. At the same time, Christians read within the unity of the entire Bible, within living Sacred Tradition, and in the coherence of the truths of faith.
Suggested reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17. The Bible helps to instruct, correct, and train those who belong to God to be ready to do good works.
Am I seeking God's Word for transformation, or simply for confirmation of pre-existing opinions?
Choose a passage from the Gospel. Read the context before and after it, noting what the text says about God, humanity, and the call to action.
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Sacred Tradition, Scripture, and the Magisterium
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