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The Five Solas are Latin phrases that together served as foundational
principles of the Protestant Reformation. They identify the theological
positions held by the reformers and still summarize the foundation of
reformed theology today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sola Gratia \u2013 by grace alone<\/strong>
    Reformed theology affirms that salvation cannot be obtained by
    any human effort. In him we have redemption through his blood,
    the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his
    grace\u2026<\/em> (Ephesians 1:7) Only by the unmerited grace of God can
    we be forgiven and justified to restore our broken relationship with
    God.
    Salvation comes from the grace of God alone. There is nothing
    that anyone can do to gain or deserve salvation. It is a gift of God\u2019s
    grace. God\u2019s grace can, at least in part, be characterized by the
    words: surprise, gift and love.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Sola Fide \u2013 through faith alone<\/strong>
      Reformed theology holds that justification is an act of God\u2019s grace
      which can only be received through faith. No good work or action
      or deed on our part will permit us to earn this gift. Our only
      means of salvation is by putting our faith in Jesus Christ. The
      instrument of receiving God\u2019s grace is faith, not faith and works.
      But we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the
      law. <\/em>(Romans 3:28)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Solus Christus \u2013 in Christ alone<\/strong>
        God is gracious and loving, but he is also holy and just. In order
        for sinners to be justified, the sins must be accounted for – or atoned for.
        This was accomplished by the sinless life, sacrificial
        substitutional death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. He
        took on himself our sin (he, who knew no sin became sin for us [see
        2 Corinthians 5:21]) and its punishment for us, paying our debt in
        full to a holy God.
        The atoning death of Jesus Christ is the only way by which we can
        obtain forgiveness of our sins. Jesus said to him, \u201cI am the way and
        the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through
        me\u2026\u201d<\/em> (John 14:6)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Soli Deo Gloria \u2013 to the glory of God alone<\/strong>
          All things including the justification of sinners and the lives of
          believers are created for the purpose of bringing glory to God.
          \u201cWorthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor
          and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed
          and were created.\u201d<\/em> (Revelation 4:11) The Westminster Shorter
          Catechism states, \u201cMan\u2019s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him
          forever.\u201d<\/em> That is what is meant by Soli Deo Gloria: our salvation,
          as in all things, is to the glory of God alone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Sola Scriptura \u2013 Scripture alone is our highest authority<\/strong>
            The Bible is our ultimate authority for understanding God,
            salvation and how we are to live our lives. All matters of theology
            and doctrine are to find their source in Scripture, as it is God\u2019s
            inerrant Word and is all-sufficient for teaching and correction.
            All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching,
            for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.<\/em>
            (2 Timothy 3:16 &17) Scripture is, therefore, the perfect and only
            standard of spiritual truth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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