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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.
Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
A Spotlight on the Scripture: Daniel 3 – Faith Tested by Fire and Divine Deliverance
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This is a spotlight on the Scripture Daniel 3:24-25 then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”
When we are faced with a choice between obeying human authorities and obeying God, our allegiance should always be to God.
Romans 13:1 emphasizes our duty to respect and obey governing establishments, acknowledging their role and authority. However, Acts 5:29 reminds us that we must obey God above all. When these two come into conflict, we must choose to honor God above all.
John 15:20 reminds us that Jesus faced suffering and obedience before us and is with us during our tough times. By staying faithful to Him, we find strength and reassurance, knowing we won't lose anything by being true to Him. This encourages believers to stay firm in their faith, trusting in God's presence and guidance through all situations. It's a reminder to remain committed to following God's will, beloved I want to remind you that you will find yourself at times in the fire, when you obey God, but remember he is with you even when facing difficult situations. This is a spotlight on the Scripture
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This is a spotlight on the scriptures. Daniel, chapter 3, verse 24 and 25. Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors did we not catch three men bound to the fire? They asked and said to the king true, O king. He asked and said but I see four men unbound walking in the midst of the fire and they are not hurt, and the appearance of the force is like the sun of God.
Speaker 1:Beloved, when we are faced with choices between obeying human authorities and obeying God, our allegiance should always be to God. Romans 13.1 emphasizes our duty to respect and obey governing establishments, acknowledging their roles and their authority. However, Acts 5.29 reminds us that we must obey God above all. When these two come into conflict, we must choose to honor God above all. John 15.20 reminds us that Jesus faced suffering and obedience before us and he is with us during our tough times. By staying faithful to him, we find strength and reassurance, knowing we won't lose anything by being true to him. This encourages believers to stay firm in their faith, trusting in God's presence and guidance through all situations we find ourselves in. It's a reminder to remain committed to following God's will. Beloved, I want you to know that you will find yourself sometime in the fire when you obey God, but remember he is with you even when you are facing difficult situations. This is a spotlight on the scripture.
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