Abstract:
In the Reformed tradition sola Scriptura remains a central tenet in the search for truth. Scripture
bears witness to the variety of ways in which God has acted in history. It attests to God’s
presence in the world and how God transcends the boundaries of human creations. The
article focuses on how the Bible is interpreted differently by Christians from various traditions
and even amongst Christians of the same tradition. Different hermeneutical approaches,
confessional traditions and cultural contexts lead to different conclusions. Especially with
regard to controversial ethical issues, different approaches to biblical reasoning lead to greatly
differing results. The article reflects on whether sola Scriptura could provide a key to addressing
both diversity and ethics more adequately.
