The term “Reformed” was two different connotations. It can refer to a particular way of interpreting the Bible. This is often referred to as Reformed theology. Reformed Theology is a particular way of interpreting the Bible. It stresses the sovereignty of God in all things and the centrality of faith in Christ.
It can also refer to particular tradition or branch of the Christian churches. These churches have their historical roots to the Protestant reformation in the 1500’s and are based on the teachings of John Calvin. The reformer stressed 5 things (solas) when they split from the Roman Catholic Church:
- Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura): This means the Bible is God’s inspired word. It is the ultimate authority in our life and guides all aspects of our life.
- Christ Alone (Solus Christus): This means that Christ is the only way to that one can be saved and have an eternal relationship with God.
- Grace Alone (Sola Gratia): This means that salvation comes by God’s grace or “unmerited favor” only. It is a completely free gift and not based on anything done by us, the sinners.
- Faith Alone (Sola Fide): This means that our righteousness and justification (things we need to have a relationship with God) is received by faith in Jesus Christ alone.
- Glory To God Alone (Soli Deo Gloria): This means that all glory is to be due to God alone, since salvation is accomplished solely through His work, will, and action
Sermon Series
Week 1: February 10, 2019 Laurie
Sola Gratia Reflections on Grace Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
February 17, 2019 Lewis Allen Preaching
Week 2: February 24, 2019 Jim
Sola Scriptura 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Week 3: March 3, 2019 Jim
Sola Fide Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-10, 24-25, 39-40
Week 4 March 10, 2019 Jim
Solus Christus Colossians 1:15-23
Week 5 March 17, 2019 Laurie
Soli deo Gloria 1 Peter 4:1–11
