Extra-biblical Revelation

Sacred Tradition and Ecumenical Councils are authoritative alongside Scripture

Sacred Tradition and Councils authoritative alongside Scripture

Scripture and Tradition together; patristic tradition important; papal magisterium rejected

Scripture and Sacred Tradition together; interpreted by the Magisterium

Scripture and Sacred Tradition together; Magisterium; Marian apparitions and miracles

Sacred Tradition, Councils, and patristic Syriac theology authoritative alongside Scripture

Sacred Tradition, Fathers, and three Ecumenical Councils authoritative with Scripture

Scripture and Holy Tradition inseparable; seven Ecumenical Councils are authoritative

Sacred Tradition, Councils, and patristic Ge'ez literature authoritative alongside Scripture

Sacred Tradition and three Ecumenical Councils authoritative alongside Scripture

Scripture primary; tradition and reason are interpretive guides

Scripture alone sufficient; ongoing prophecy and new revelation denied

Scripture primary; prophetic tradition and experience honored in UCC

Scripture alone is sufficient; ongoing new revelation denied

Scripture alone (sola scriptura); no ongoing revelation; tradition is subordinate

Scripture primary; experience recognized but no new binding revelation

Scripture alone sufficient; extraordinary revelation ceased with apostles

Scripture supreme; some openness to spiritual gifts; tradition important alongside Scripture

Scripture alone is God's complete revelation; canon is closed

Prophecy and words of knowledge continue but must align with Scripture

Spirit continues to guide and empower; charismata continue; Scripture primary

Scripture alone is God's complete revelation; canon is closed; no new prophecy

Scripture supreme; Spirit's ongoing guidance affirmed but not additional Scripture

Spirit continues to guide; Pietist openness to spiritual experience; Scripture primary

Canon closed; ongoing prophetic gifts debated; Scripture always the final norm

Sola scriptura; no new revelation post-apostles; sign gifts ceased; cessationist

Scripture alone is God's complete revelation; canon is closed

Canon closed; ongoing prophetic gifts debated; Scripture always supreme

Canon closed; Spirit-gifts like prophecy continue but cannot contradict Scripture

Sola scriptura; no new prophecy; cessationist; Scripture alone is authoritative

Sola scriptura; no new prophecy or revelation after apostles; cessationism affirmed

Scripture primary; Spirit continues to guide; cessationist on formal prophecy; inner witness affirmed

Scripture alone (sola scriptura); no new revelation; tradition subordinate to Scripture

Prophecy, tongues, and words of knowledge continue today

Scripture primary; Spirit guidance continues; inner witness affirmed; no new doctrinal revelation

Ongoing prophetic gifts; Spirit speaks today; Scripture remains primary authority

Ongoing prophetic gifts; Spirit speaks today; secondary to Scripture; tested by Word

Prophecy, words of knowledge, and visions continue; tested by Scripture

Spirit guides the community; dramatic charismatic gifts not expected

Spirit speaks through community and Scripture; formal prophecy cautious; no new canon

Spirit continues to guide community; tradition and reason alongside Scripture; no new canon

Spirit guides the community through Scripture; charismatic gifts not emphasized

Spirit guides community discernment; new canonical revelation not expected

No formal position; the Spirit guides the community through Scripture

Scripture is sole revelation; no extra-biblical authoritative texts; Spirit guides through Word

Miraculous gifts and new revelation ceased with the apostolic age

Miraculous gifts have ceased; Scripture alone is sufficient revelation

Ellen G. White recognized as a modern prophet; gifts of the Spirit continue

Daily Watchwords understood as Spirit-guided Scripture selections; mystical intimacy with Christ.

No new revelation after Scripture; cessationism; Word of God complete.

Inner Light and ongoing Spirit guidance; continuing revelation

Holy Spirit guides believers; no new canonical revelation; varies on gifts

Spirit continues to guide; no new canonical revelation

Holy Spirit's direct guidance through prophetic utterance and spiritual discernment

Ongoing prophecy, words of knowledge, spiritual direction from leadership; tested by results and Scripture

Spirit guides the church; no new canonical revelation; Scripture alone

Canon is closed; no ongoing prophecy; Scripture alone is sufficient

Scripture is complete; no ongoing prophecy or extra-biblical revelation accepted

Canon is closed; no ongoing prophecy or extra-biblical revelation accepted

No new revelation; Governing Body provides authoritative ongoing biblical interpretation

Canon closed; Spirit-gifts continue, including prophecy and tongues, under Scripture

All wisdom traditions affirmed; direct experience and reason are primary sources

Continuing revelation through the prophet; World Conference discernment required

Continuing revelation through living prophet; open canon is a core doctrine

Armstrong's writings as restored truth; church eras doctrine; PCG views Mystery as essentially inspired

Science and Health is divinely inspired; Eddy received divine revelation

Swedenborg's theological works are divinely given New Revelation

Manalo's teachings as divinely guided; Executive Minister's guidance continuing

Branham's sermons are the restored Word of God for the last church age; angel claims

Charismatic prophetic gifts active in many; others are cessationist

Living Apostles receive revelation and teaching from Christ; Chief Apostle's word authoritative

Ongoing visions, dreams, prophecy, and angelic appearances; tested against Scripture; central to identity

Kimbangu's teachings, prophecies, and hymns are continuing divine revelation

Ongoing prophetic gifts and revelation from the Holy Spirit; tested against Scripture

Prophetic gifts active; Bishop's revelations and dreams interpreted