Sermon Teaser-Scripture Alone

This Sunday, I will begin 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 Scripture alone. 

Here are a few things to ponder prior to Sunday:

Read the Bible passage: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Questions to think about:
  • What was the Reformation?
  • Who was Martin Luther?
  • How can Scripture be central to our lives?
  • If it's not Scripture alone, what can take the place of Scripture? 
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
  • Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland Bainton
  • The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
  • Finding the Love of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Song To Reinforce Message: Word of God Speak by MercyMe

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