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Sola Deo Gloria (To the glory of God alone)

To the glory of God alone (Sola Deo Gloria) — God planned our salvation before the world was created and before we were born (Ephesians 1:3-14; 2 Timothy 1:9; Romans 8:29-30). — God predestined, before time began, who would be saved and who would be left in their own rebellion and curruption (Eph 1:3-13; RomansContinue reading “Sola Deo Gloria (To the glory of God alone)”

Sola Gratia (By Grace alone)

— We are not saved by obeying the Ten Commandments or the Mosaic law. –We are not saved by doing good works and works of mercy. –We are not saved by the power of our relative or natural free will. –We are not saved by praying to images or pictures of Jesus, Mary, nor byContinue reading “Sola Gratia (By Grace alone)”

Sola Christos (Battle cries of the Reformation)

2. Through Christ alone (Sola Christos) — God planned, and revealed through the prophets, contained in the Scriptures, that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would come to this world, to redeem and save His people from their sins. — Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man, the God-man. He is eternal and immutable, the secondContinue reading “Sola Christos (Battle cries of the Reformation)”

Sola Scriptura (Battle cries of the Reformation)

The battle cries of the Reformation!  Sola Scriptura: The Canon of Scripture, 66 books, is our final authority on all truth, doctrine and practice (2 Timothy 3:15,16)  Sola Christos: Salvation is through the Person and Work of Christ alone. He accomplished and Mediates salvation alone. Christ alone is the Head of the church,Continue reading “Sola Scriptura (Battle cries of the Reformation)”

40. The blessedness of God’s people

 40 • The Eternal Blessedness of God’s Children God’s promises of eternal life, glory and joy in His presence are found repeatedly in God’s Holy Book (Psalm 16:11; John 3:16; Daniel 12:2, 3). If these promises were not true, then we would be the most miserable of all people (1 Corinthians 15:19). But Jesus didContinue reading “40. The blessedness of God’s people”

29. Union with God

 29 • The Reality of Unity with God Many people tragically believe that there is no God or divine reality (Atheists, Psalm 14:1); or that God is so different and so distant from us that He doesn’t bother to interfere with people’s lives on the earth (Deists). Both convictions ultimately lead to despair. Life withoutContinue reading “29. Union with God”

25. The importance of fellowship

 25 • The Importance of Meeting with Fellow Believers The church is called God’s family or household (Ephesians 2:19). If you are a believer, whoever truly believes in Jesus Christ is your brother or sister! Whoever has been born of the Holy Spirit has the same Father (Romans 8:15, 16). This is an incredible thought!Continue reading “25. The importance of fellowship”