What Christian denominations stand by Nuda (or Solo) Scriptura and what do they have to say about established creeds and confessions?
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The Latin phrase Sola Scriptura means “by Scripture alone.” I understand that the phrase Nuda or Solo Scriptura means “Scripture alone.” There is a subtle but important difference and this is what I want to explore.
**Sola Scriptura** was a key principle of the Reformation. It asserts that Scripture alone is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice. Reformers such as Luther and Calvin established that Scripture is the highest authority, but they also upheld the subordinate importance of historical creeds and confessions.
Early church fathers, such as Augustine and Athanasius, affirmed the authority of Scripture while also contributing to theological debate that allowed the church to address heretical doctrines and clarify foundational Christian beliefs.
**Nuda, or Solo Scriptura** upholds Scripture as the only authority, dismissing historical creeds, confessions, and biblical traditions as useless and nonbinding. My understanding is that advocates of Nuda or Solo Scriptura believe that the Bible should be interpreted apart from any external authority or influence, including the Apostles’ Creed, for example, or the Nicene Creed or the Westminster Catechism.
My question is this: **What Christian denominations stand by Nuda or Solo Scriptura and what do they have to say about established creeds and confessions?**
EDIT: I appreciate the suggestion that most Protestant denominations accept many of the older creeds. But some denominations reject them. My question asks if there are any such Christian denominations and, if so, why do they reject creeds such as the Apostles/Nicene and Athanasian, etc.
**NOTE: I am asking about Nuda or Solo Scriptura**, not Sola Scriptura.
The answer to this question delves into Nuda/Solo Scripture and is worth reading: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/78800/what-denominations-apply-the-doctrine-nuda-scriptura
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