Christ Gives the Word and the Signs: Why the Church Cannot Invent Doctrine or Sacraments

Reformed Thinking · Oct 6, 2026 · 50m

Deep Dive into Christ Gives the Word and the Signs: Why the Church Cannot Invent Doctrine or Sacraments

These sources argue that the church lacks the authority to create new doctrines or sacraments, as its role is to faithfully administer only what Jesus Christ has already instituted. Drawing from passages like 2 Timothy and Matthew 15, the texts emphasize that Scripture is the sufficient and final revelation for faith and practice. They warn that human traditions and ecclesiastical innovations often nullify the Word of God and burden the believer’s conscience with unnecessary requirements…