5 Only's?

[ReverendRV]

The 5-Solas are...

Scripture Alone
Grace Alone
Faith Alone
Christ Alone
Glory to God Alone


I often say, "We're Saved by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in the Christ of Scripture Alone; Glory to God Alone!"

Why are all five alone?

 

[Eternally-Grateful]

The 5-Solas are...

Scripture Alone

Scripture is inspired by God. God spent a few thousands years putting his love letter to us together, I am sure he put everything in it we needed to know..

If it can not be verified with scripture It can not be trusted to be from God

Grace Alone

If it is if grace, it is no longer of works, otherwise Grace is no longer grace. You can not mix grace and works

Faith Alone

Same with Grace, You can not mix faith and works. Paul said we are saved by Grace, through faith. Not of works..

Christ Alone

Christ said no one comes to the father except through me

Glory to God Alone

If we get what we deserve, we will be very hot for eternity.. in outer darkness.

I say, "We're Saved by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in the Christ of Scripture Alone; Glory to God Alone!"...

Why are all five alone?

 

[ReverendRV]

Scripture is inspired by God. God spent a few thousands years putting his love letter to us together, I am sure he put everything in it we needed to know..

If it can not be verified with scripture It can not be trusted to be from God



If it is if grace, it is no longer of works, otherwise Grace is no longer grace. You can not mix grace and works

Same with Grace, You can not mix faith and works. Paul said we are saved by Grace, through faith. Not of works..

Christ said no one comes to the father except through me

If we get what we deserve, we will be very hot for eternity.. in outer darkness.

Why are each said to be Alone?

 

[Eternally-Grateful]

Why are each said to be Alone?

Sorry, I tried to answer that

Because it not grace plus
Its not faith plus
Its Not Christ plus
It’s not the word plus.
Its not God plus

Satan wants to add to these words. And make it somethign God never meant it to be.

Ie, faith plus work
Grace plus works
Jesus plus works
God plus works
Scripture plus what our preist or pastor says (God gave them special information not contained in the Bible etc etc)

 

[Josheb]

Why are all five alone?

Please clarify the inquiry.

• It is scripture alone because scripture alone is sufficient for understanding salvation and Christian practice.
• It is "faith alone" by which we are justified and through which we are saved because finite works of a finite creature cannot reach anything infinite, much less the Infinite Creator.
• It is grace alone by which any are saved because the Creator never considers or consults with the creature on anything salvific and He is not dependent in any way upon it.
• It is Christ alone because there is no other way to God but by him and salvation is found in no one else.
• It is God alone who deserves worship and Who alone all of life should be directed because He alone is worthy (and anything else would qualify as idolatry).

Is that the sort of thing for which you're looking?

 

[ReverendRV]

Sorry, I tried to answer that

Because it not grace plus
Its not faith plus
Its Not Christ plus
It’s not the word plus.
Its not God plus

Satan wants to add to these words. And make it somethign God never meant it to be.

Ie, faith plus work
Grace plus works
Jesus plus works
God plus works
Scripture plus what our press t or pastor says (God gave them special information not contained in the Bible etc etc)

That's great. Would you say that their individuality also draws a distinction between themselves?

 

[Eternally-Grateful]

That's great. Would you say that their individuality also draws a distinction between themselves?

You could say that,

But then scripture seems to try and tie them all together

Grace through faith

Hear the word, and trust (Faith)

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word.

And all of these things rely on Grace the the Savior Jesus

Abd God gets the glory in all of these.

 

[ReverendRV]

You could say that,

But then scripture seems to try and tie them all together

Grace through faith

Hear the word, and trust (Faith)

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word.

And all of these things rely on Grace the the Savior Jesus

Abd God gets the glory in all of these.

Yes, our lives are all of Grace; so the 5-Solas aren't distinct in that sense. I would asks us all how they differ as Categories from one another apart from Grace?

Particularly Grace Alone and Faith Alone. Since all five are of Grace, how is Faith Alone distinct from Grace Alone; as Christ Alone is distinct from Grace Alone?

 

[Arial]

The 5-Solas are...

Scripture Alone
Grace Alone
Faith Alone
Christ Alone
Glory to God Alone


I often say, "We're Saved by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in the Christ of Scripture Alone; Glory to God Alone!"

Why are all five alone?

Scripture Alone: The Bible is the sole infallible source of authority for Christian Faith and everything necessary is in the Scriptures. It is a Protestant belief articulated during the Reformation that was/is in opposition to the Catholic religion that says the Pope and Catholic traditions supersede Scripture as the authority for Christian Faith.

WCF "The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man's salvation, faith and life is either expressly set down in scripture, or by good and necessary consequence ma be deducted from scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit, or traditions of men."

Grace Alone: All of salvation is by God's grace. Everything God gives and does for man's benefit is grace. We deserve and earn nothing.

Faith Alone:Salvation is through faith in the person and work of Jesus apart from any works. This union with Christ then produces the fruit of good works.

Christ Alone: Jesus is the only mediator between God and humanity. There is salvation in no other. We are made righteous by his merits only.

Glory to God Alone: Sums up the other four solas. God's glory is the highest good and we were made to glorify him. To attribute redemption to human efforts in any way robs God of his full glory.

None of the solas are alone. They are together but they are "only's"

 

[Eternally-Grateful]

Yes, our lives are all of Grace; so the 5-Solas aren't distinct in that sense. I would asks us all how they differ as Categories from one another apart from Grace?

Particularly Grace Alone and Faith Alone. Since all five are of Grace, how is Faith Alone distinct from Grace Alone; as Christ Alone is distinct from Grace Alone?

sorry, I missed this.

Technically you are not saved by faith alone. Apart from Grace, Faith has no bearing on anything. you would still be lost.

we have been saved by grace...through faith...

the faith alone would represent it is by faith in God Alone, Based on his grace alone.

And it is not of works. lest anyone should boast.

We can usually see what ones faith is in. Is it in God. or is it in their water baptism, or their church, or their works of righteousness?

if a Persons faith is in their works. it essentially is faith in self. Not God.

 

[ReverendRV]

sorry, I missed this.

Technically yuo are not saved by faith alone. Apart from Grace, Faith has no bearing on anything. you would still be lost.

we have been saved by grace...through faith...

the faith alone would represent it is by faith in God Alone, Based on his grace alone.

And it is not of works. lest anyone should boast.

We can usually see what ones faith is in. Is it in God. or is it in their water baptism, or their church, or their works of righteousness?

if a Persons faith is in their works. it essentially is faith in self. Not God.

This is the way I promote the 5-Solas; it's 'as if' they are the Lone Factor of Salvation, because of how significant and pivitol each are...

Justification is through Faith Alone; no other aspect of Salvation Justifies Us in the sight of God, therefore in a sense, it's the only way to be Saved...

Christ is the only Savior. The Father and the Spirit, though necessary, are not our Savior. There is no other Name given under Heaven that we may be Saved by. Thus we're Saved by Christ Alone...

Out of the Five, none of us probably doubt Sola Scriptura. It is the only Word of God; used to settle every Spiritual dispute. What is Mormonism without the Scriptures alone?

And what can I say about Grace Alone? It is also the Lone Factor of Salvation, because Faith Alone and Christ Alone are Nothing without it; just ask those who Christ denied knowing. - Five pivotal Points...


Now you probably won't take much issue with this; well, at least not as much with Glory to God Alone. Sure, have Faith; but only give God All the Glory for your Faith. Sola Deo Gloria is at the root of every difference a non Calvinist has with us. If I were you, and wanted to overturn Calvinism; THAT'S what I would focus on...

But who would dare to do this??

 

[His clay]

The 5-Solas are...

Scripture Alone
Grace Alone
Faith Alone
Christ Alone
Glory to God Alone


I often say, "We're Saved by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in the Christ of Scripture Alone; Glory to God Alone!"

Why are all five alone?

It is important to note that these are the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation, and in order to properly understand their meaning, one needs to examine the historical context out of which these Latin phrases were stated. A critical point is this question, what were these 5 points a reaction against? Answering that question will go a long way to understanding their historical context and intent.

 

[Josheb]

It is important to note that these are the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation, and in order to properly understand their meaning, one needs to examine the historical context out of which these Latin phrases were stated. A critical point is this question, what were these 5 points a reaction against? Answering that question will go a long way to understanding their historical context and intent.

Amen!

I'd use the word "response" instead of "reaction," but otherwise that is correct. The five solas are a deliberate, well-reasoned, and firmly-couched-in-scripture set of positions specifically intended to address errors in early 16th century Roman Catholicism. I'd add that they are a correct response of legitimately needed correction, not an incorrect response to something that did not need correction.

 

[David1701]

The 5-Solas are...

Scripture Alone
Grace Alone
Faith Alone
Christ Alone
Glory to God Alone


I often say, "We're Saved by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in the Christ of Scripture Alone; Glory to God Alone!"

Why are all five alone?

Scripture alone: not Scripture plus traditions of men

Grace alone: not human merit

Faith alone: not works

Christ alone: not some false saviour

Glory to God alone: not some glory to God and some to man

Each of the "alones" refers to a particular sphere (where we get our doctrine - the Scriptures; by what we are saved - God's grace; through what means we are saved - faith; the object of that faith - Christ; to whom belongs the glory for this salvation - God).