One of the major long-term effects of the Reformation doctrine of sola Scriptura is a broad and variously understood right of private judgment; it argues that Scripture is clear without the need for an authoritative Church to interpret it, and therefore each believer has some level of right and responsibility to pray and discern for themselves its meaning.
Former Pentecostal pastor Kenny Burchard shares 5 natural consequences that have resulted in the 500 years since this doctrine and practice has taken hold in the Christian post-Reformation world…
1. Fragmentation is Inevitable
2. Binding Authority is Unacceptable
3. Unity is Unachievable
4. Doctrines and Practices are Irreconcilable
5. Christian Witness is Ineffectual
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