Is Scripture enough?
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral

Question 37 asks whether reason, tradition, or experience can provide a sufficient guide for Christian doctrine. The lesson explains what each contributes and why Scripture judges their conclusions. Follow John Wesley's teaching on reason, the Bible's treatment of tradition, and the place of Christian experience in understanding faith. Learn why Albert Outler coined the phrase Wesleyan Quadrilateral and why he later regretted how it was understood. The session also explains the 2026 Articles of Faith's teaching on biblical authority and sufficiency, distinguishing the new statement from the historical Confession of Faith wording preserved in the catechism.