
500 Years of Reformation
500 years ago, the reformation created titanic shifts in our faith, culture and world. Its impact on us today is still very strong and, as we continue to struggle with community, dignity, and justice for all people, key learnings from that time are more critical now than ever.
Much of the heart of the reformation is captured through a collection of sayings known as “Sola’s” – Latin for “only”.
A sinner is justified by grace alone (sola gratia) through faith alone (sola fide) for the sake of Christ alone (solus Christus), a truth revealed to us in Scripture alone (sola Scriptura)
To God’s glory alone (soli deo Gloria)
The scripture and theology behind these Sola’s completely transformed the church, social structures, and governments.
For the month of October, in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we will be exploring the scriptural basis for these sola’s, their role in the Reformation, and their critical importance for the work of the church today.
Come join us that we might work together Soli Deo Gloria! (and learn a little Latin along the way!)