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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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A Spotlight on the Scripture: Mark 11:20-22 - Unveiling the Essence of Faith and Prayer
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This is a spotlight on the Scripture Mark 11:20-22 As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.
The story of the withered fig tree highlights the importance of faith. Peter notices the fig tree that Jesus cursed has withered away, which is leading to a teaching about the need for faith in prayer. Hebrews 11:6 says faith is vital for pleasing God and is the basis of our relationship with Him. Believing in God and His goodness is key to meaningful prayer.
Without faith, prayer loses its purpose and power, it’s like talking to no one. But with faith, prayer becomes a powerful act of trust and communication with God.
Jesus said, "Have faith in God." This encourages us to pray with genuine faith, trusting that God is present and will respond to those who seek Him. It's a reminder to deepen our faith and rely on God in all aspects of our lives. This is a spotlight on the Scripture.
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this is the spotlight on the scriptures, mark 11, verses 20 through 22. And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree wither away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to him Rabbi, look, the fig tree that you cursed has withered. And Jesus answered them have faith in God. The story of the withered fig tree highlights the importance of faith. Peter noticed the fig tree that Jesus' curse had withered away, which is leading to a teaching about the need for faith and prayer.
Speaker 1:Hebrews 11 says faith is vital for pleasing God and it is the basis of our relationship with Him. Believing in God and His goodness is key to meaningful prayer. Without faith, prayer loses its purpose and power. It's like talking to no one. But with faith, prayer becomes a powerful act of trust and communication with God. Jesus said have faith in God. This encourages us to pray with genuine faith, trusting that God is present and we'll respond to those who seek him. It's a reminder to deepen our faith and rely on God in all aspects of life. This is the spotlight on the scriptures. Thank you.
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