It means that that apostolic tradition was carefully and accurately handed down. It means that the early church fathers taught in accordance with this tradition. It means that their teaching ministry had an advantage no one else's has. It means that we need to hear what these men said. All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep you tradition. . .
Scripture are of equal authority.
This is what the Reformers rejected. There are at least two problem with the Roman Catholic view. First of all, we must understand that Roman Catholic tradition is not the same as apostolic tradition. The Catholic church includes all the decrees of the pope up till the present. It includes many things that are contrary to the Scriptures.