Sola Fide (Faith Alone)

Background of the reformation & Martin Luther

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The Eclipse

Traditions VS. Scripture Alone

The Pope/ High Priest

Eucharist VS. The Lord’s Supper (Remembrance for Believers)

7 Sacraments VS. 2 Sacraments (Baptism & Lord’s Supper in faith)

Idols VS. Only Christ

After Darkness, Light Post Tenebras Lux (The Reformation)

Scripture was available for all to learn

The Truth of the gospel was Heard (merciful God-Justification by Faith alone)

Freedom to share (discipleship/ Missionaries)

Churches again were about the people & not about buildings or traditions.

Characteristics of Saving Faith

Aknowledgement of personal sin (Know that you need Him before You come to Him for Salvation)

Understand that Jesus died & took the wrath of God on your behalf

Transfer of trust to Christ alone (Christ Alone- It can be a small trust but that seeks)

It is a growing faith (It is the ministry of the Holy Spirit)

It Results in good deeds (It is an organic bearing of fruit)

Application-

Have you savingly believed in Jesus? Has the Holy Spirit showed you your need to trust in Christ?

If so, Reach out in faith & Come as you are.