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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 Scriptures: Colossians 4:6
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This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Some people misinterpret this verse, thinking it says, “Let your speech be salt,” and use it to justify sharp remarks. However, the verse actually says, “always with grace, seasoned with salt.” This means that a follower of God should speak in a way that discourages evil and promotes goodness
Always remember that everyone's most important need is to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each person must recognize that they are a sinner under God's righteous judgment and cannot save themselves. But God, in His mercy, sent Jesus to bear the penalty for all who trust in Him. If someone brings up issues that steer the conversation away from Jesus—like evolution or why a good God allows suffering—gently guide it back to Christ.
Encourage them to read the Gospel of John and ask God to reveal who Jesus is and help them believe. As John wrote (20:31), the purpose of his gospel is to help people believe that Jesus is the Son of God and, through believing, find eternal life in His name.
Listen, the press secretary of the White House has one job- to speak on behalf of the head of state, represented in the White House by the president. What he thinks is irrelevant. Whether he agrees with the president is irrelevant. His job is to speak on behalf of the president. Period. Then, he should be ready and willing to take questions. Beloved be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. This is a spotlight on the Scriptures
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Welcome to a spotlight on the scriptures. In Colossians 4 and 6, it says, Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Some people misinterpret this verse. Thinking it says, Let your speech be salt, they use it to justify sharp remarks. However, this verse actually says, Always with grace, seasoned with salt. This means that a follower of God should speak in a way that discourages evil and promotes goodness. Always remember that everyone's most important need is to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each person must recognize that they are a sinner under God's righteous judgment and cannot save themselves. But God in his mercy sent Jesus to bear the penalty for all who trust in him. If someone brings up an issue that stirs the conversation away from Jesus, like revolution or why a good God allows suffering, gently guide them back to Christ. Encourage them to read the Gospel of John and ask God to reveal who Christ is and to help them to believe. As John wrote in John 20 and 31, the purpose of his gospel is to help people believe that Jesus is the Son of God and through believing find eternal life in his name. Listen, the press secretary of the White House has one job that is to speak on the behalf of the head of state. She represents the White House, she represents the president. What he thinks or what she thinks is irrelevant. Whether he or she agrees with the president is irrelevant. His or her job is to speak on the behalf of the president. Then he should or he or she should be ready and willing to take questions. Beloved, be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks of you the reason, the hope that you have in you. This is a spotlight on the scriptures.
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