The rallying cry of the Reformation includes five “solas” (sola means “alone” in Latin):
- Grace Alone – Our human nature is so corrupted by sin that nothing but God’s undeserved favor can save us.
- Faith Alone – Our good works, important as they are, contribute nothing to our salvation.
- Christ Alone – Jesus Christ, by his perfect life, innocent death, and resurrection is our only Savior from sin and death.
- Scripture Alone – God’s inspired Word is the only perfect source of truth.
- Glory to God Alone – God alone gets all the glory for our salvation.
These are the truths we celebrate today!