Sermon Teaser-Faith Alone

This Sunday, I continue a 5 week series on the solas of the Reformation.  What is a sola?  It is the Latin word for alone.  This week, we will focus on Faith alone. 

Here are a few things to ponder prior to Sunday:

Read the Bible passage: Romans 3:21-26

Questions to think about:
  • How would you define faith?
  • Is there a difference between faith and faithfulness? If so, what?
  • How have you misunderstood faith in the past?  
  • If it's not faith alone, what do we look to instead? 

Helpful Resources
  • Why the Reformation Still Matters by Michael Reeves and Tim Chester
  • Sola! What Are We Fighting For? by Leann Luchinger and Heather Choate Davis
  • Faith Alone by R.C. Sproul
  • Faith and Sanctification by G.C. Berkouwer
Song To Reinforce Message: Give Me Faith by Elevation Worship

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