John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me." Last week we finished our multi-week study of the GRACED acrostic. We highlighted the Great Commission, where Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations and promises His continuous presence until the end of the age. We also marked the 509th anniversary of Reformation Day. This week we are beginning a new series focused on the Five Solas , the core convictions associated with the founder of the Protestant movement, Martin Luther. The Five Solas (Latin: quinque solae, “five alones”) are five Latin phrases that summarize the central convictions of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Although the list as such was formalized in the 20th century, the convictions themselves were central to Martin Luther and his contemporaries, who challenged the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on authority and salvation. Sola Scriptura = Scripture alone Sola Gratia = Grace alone Sola Fide = Faith alone ...
Romans 1:17 "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith." The GRACED acrostic is a plan for your faith walk that will help you whether you are an experienced saint with many years of service or brand new and just starting out! G o to God in prayer daily. R ead God’s Word daily. A ttend worship regularly. C onnect in a study group. E ngage in service. D edicate yourself to the tithe and beyond. In addition to these six principles, Jesus gave us the Great Commission, where He commands us to make disciples of all nations. He also promises His continuous presence until the end of the world. Yesterday, to mark the 509th anniversary of Reformation Day, we read verse 16 from Romans 1, widely considered the central theme of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. In it he declares that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. As an Augustinian monk...