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When the term Reformed theology is used, it often refers to something less historical. Often it refers to a theology that acknowledges the doctrine of predestination and holds to a high view of the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Sometimes it is also identified with the so-called five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. These are all important teachings of the Reformed tradition, but they do not fully encapsulate or describe Reformed theology.
A better starting place is five statements that have been called the five solas of the Reformation. These five solas (sola is the Latin word for “only” or “alone”) are sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo gloria (God’s glory alone). Put together, these solas clearly express the central concerns of the Protestant Reformation, which was about worship and authority within the church as much as it was about individual salvation. The “alone” in each is vital, and they emphasize the sufficiency of God’s Word and the gracious nature of salvation, received by faith alone, in Christ alone. The last of the five solas, soli Deo gloria, is the natural outworking of the first four. It reminds us that Reformed theology understands all of life in terms of the glory of God. To be Reformed in our thinking is to be God-centered. Salvation is from the Lord from beginning to end, and even our existence is a gift from Him.
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Biblical talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, Alistair Begg said this, So many of us live carelessly when it comes to our spiritual lives, walking about in a kind of moral dream, failing to stay awake and alert to the dangers around us. That leaves us vulnerable. Consider just two reasons why it is vital that we stay awake and alert in our pursuit of purity.
Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Let’s not kid ourselves: sin is predatory. The enemy is a lion. Recall the way the Lord spoke to Cain when he was angry with his brother: “Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it”
Do you know who makes for easy prey? An isolated Christian. When we’re isolated, we’re vulnerable and without accountability. We “walk properly” most easily in godly company. As children of the daytime, we must not be lured by the darkness, because darkness creates isolation. A passion for purity demands that we walk in the light and with the children of light. We must stay awake and stay alert because eternity awaits. Whatever your past has been, whatever your recent mistakes and disappointments, it’s not too late to wake up and stay alert. The enemy will not sleep, and eternity will be worth it. Walk properly and carefully, with your head up and your eyes fixed on that glorious future day of your salvation. For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media.
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Welcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Words for the Week. I am Rachel Tolliver. Alistair Begg said this.
Speaker 1:So many of us live carelessly when it comes to our spiritual lives, walking about in a kind of moral dream, failing to stay awake and alert to the dangers around us. That leaves us vulnerable. Consider just two reasons why it is vital that we stay awake and alert in our pursuit of purity. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5, 8. Let's not kid ourselves. Sin is predatory. The enemy is a lion. Recall the way the Lord spoke to Cain when he was angry with his brother. Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it. Do you know what makes for easy prey An isolated Christian?
Speaker 1:When we're isolated, we're vulnerable and without accountability. We walk properly most easily in godly company. As children of the daytime, we must not be lured by the darkness, because darkness creates isolation. A passion for purity demands that we walk in the light and with the children of the light. We must stay awake and alert because eternity awaits. Whatever your past has been, whatever your recent mistakes and disappointments, it's not too late to wake up and stay alert. The enemy will not sleep and eternity will be worth it. Walk properly and carefully, with your head up and your eyes fixed on that glorious future day of your salvation. For more encouraging words, please go to biblicaltalkscom or listen to the Biblical Talks podcast on your favorite media app. Thank you for listening to Biblical Talks.
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