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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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to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, Dr. Voddie Baucham said we’re justified and we’re adopted into the family of God. And we are sanctified and as his children, we began to bear the family resemblance and we’re further sanctified throughout this life by the very gospel that saves us. Until one day when it’s all said and done. We’re not just saved from the penalty of sin, but one day we will be glorified and saved from the very presence of sin. That’s the gospel that we preach, that’s the gospel that we need and that’s the gospel that’s more than enough. Voddie Baucham. Brothers and sisters may this gospel be proclaimed this holiday season. 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. Dr Votie Bauckham said we're justified and we're adopted into the family of God and we are sanctified as His children. Dr Votie Bauckham said we're not just saved from the penalty of sin, but one day we will be glorified and saved from the very presence of sin. That's the gospel that we preach, that's the gospel that we need and that's the gospel that's more than enough. Foti Bakum. Brothers and sisters, may this gospel be proclaimed this holiday season. 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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