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5 Solas: Scripture Alone 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction : We are beginning a 5 week study on the 5 Solas. Sola is Latin for alone, the solas were considered the foundational principles of Protestantism which was begun by Martin Luther in 1517 (Sola! Pg 3) The 5 solas are Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, Faith Alone, and Glory of God Alone. Each week we will look at a different sola and how it is important for us today.   But before we get to Scripture Alone, we are going to watch a brief introduction of Martin Luther and the Reformation. One Story vs. 14-15 ·          Vs. 14-Continue in what you have learned and become convinced of-why because you know and trust those who taught you. o    He knows that his mother and grandmother and Paul are trustworthy and they are the ones who taught him [1] ·          God has chosen to reveal himself to us in various ways (c...

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

Today marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing 95 theses in Wittenberg which began the Protestant Reformation.  Many key teachings came out of this event, but probably the most notable are the 5 Solas. In honor of this anniversary, I am sharing the 5 Solas with you today.