Today we look at the basis of where those beliefs originate, Scripture. Sola Scriptura is a phrase that signifies that the Christian only recognizes one authority, Scripture. Personal revelations are subject to error and abuse. Church tradition has often led people down the road of heresy. Church leaders have often abused their privilege of leadership and led those that follow them astray.
Human opinions are often wrong on every issue under the sun.
But Scripture is that one source, that one foundation that is true. From Scripture, and not from any other source, we derive our thoughts on doctrine, life, God, salvation, and every other belief we possess. Some Christians look to a leader, or to their particular tradition to understand what it is they believe. This is an unfortunate practice in our modern times. We certainly wish to honor the learning and experience of others, but we should never be so unwise as to simply make their beliefs ours.