5 Solas of the Reformation
These are predominately ignored by a majority of the churches today. Good News, they will not be ignored here! Take some time and memorize these… So they are hidden in your heart… Praise God for the Reformation!!!
Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone!
The Bible is inerrant in the original writings, it is the inspired and the authoritative Word of God. It is the only source for Christian doctrine.
There is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony borne at the proper time...For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. (1CO 10:31; 1PE 4:11; REV 1:6; 2PE 3:1; EPH 3:21; REV 7:12; ROM 11:36)
Soli Deo Gloria: For the Glory of God Alone!
All glory is to be due to God alone, since salvation is accomplished solely through his will and action. Not only the gift of the all-sufficient atonement of Jesus on the cross, but also the gift of faith in that atonement, created in the heart of the believer by the Holy Spirit.
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. (1CO 10:31; 1PE 4:11; REV 1:6; 2PE 3:1; EPH 3:21; REV 7:12; ROM 11:36)
All glory is to be due to God alone, since salvation is accomplished solely through his will and action. Not only the gift of the all-sufficient atonement of Jesus on the cross, but also the gift of faith in that atonement, created in the heart of the believer by the Holy Spirit.
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. (1CO 10:31; 1PE 4:11; REV 1:6; 2PE 3:1; EPH 3:21; REV 7:12; ROM 11:36)
Solo Christo: Only by Christ's Work Alone are We Saved!
Christ is the only mediator between God and man, there is salvation through no other. This absolution reconciles the penitent with God directly through faith in Christ's forgiveness, rather than with the priest and the church as mediating entities between the penitent and God. Jesus is our High Priest.
There is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony borne at the proper time...For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.(1TI 2:5-6; COL 1:13-18)
There is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony borne at the proper time...For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.(1TI 2:5-6; COL 1:13-18)
Sola Gratia: Salvation by Grace Alone!
Salvation comes by God's grace or "unmerited favor" only, this is not something merited by the sinner. Salvation is an unearned gift from God. This doctrine asserts divine monergism in salvation: God acts alone to save the sinner.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. (Ephesians 1:3-8)
Sola Fide: Justification by Faith Alone!
Justification is received by faith only, without any mixture of or need for good works. Saving faith is always evidenced by good works. Only Christ can enable the believer to good works. Justification brings total exclusion of any other righteousness to justify the sinner other than the righteousness of Christ alone.
Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, to perform them." Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, "The righteous man shall live by faith." (Galatians 3:6-11)
May we keep these in rememberance everyday that we live!!!
By His Grace alone,
Bill
6 comments:
I have a book by RC Sproul that I just finished on Sola Scriptura. So you are welcome to read it. I've found out that there are a lot of statements online, but nothing beats a good book! Because the book will always give some more depth and insight than the web. I bring it saturday if you attend the men's meeting in st. louis with Sam.
Ken
Hey Ken, have you read "The Shape of Sola Scriptura" by Keith A. Mathison? Johnny Simmons has recommended it highly. i have to get that one next. i really like his writing.
Ken, That would be great.. I have not read it. I plan on being there Sat if nothing major comes up.
Sam, I will have to look that one up too... I have heard it is excellent.. by a friend of mine..
I really like Keith, but haven't read that one, but I will look into ordering it.
The other guy that I really like is John frame. In his intro to systematics, he criticizes Reformed theology for not being subjective enough and I think he is pointing it toward the over-reaction to Liberalism.
John goes on further and says that theology becomes subjective also, because we internalizes it and think on it. Redemption touches every area of life.
Sam have you read any of Gaffin's books? Or John Murray. I have Redemption Accomplished and Applied by Murray if you are interested. Just u have to promise to get it back to me after christmas, because I want to read it again.
sure, i'll read it! i still have a book of yours i think...Os Guiness?
Yes, OS yes, before I lent that to you. I gave it to my reformed baptist friend and he couldn't put it down. He turned me on to Mark Dever.
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