Though not the only five points of the reformation, they are at the top of the theological list. These five were primarily written to point out the errors of Arminianism. Still to this day, they stand as a solid foundation of our faith, understanding and glorification of our Lord.
- Sola Scriptura (“Scripture alone”): The Bible alone is our highest authority.
- 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
- Sola Fide (“faith alone”): We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
- Sola Gratia (“grace alone”): We are saved by the grace of God alone.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
- Solus Christus (“Christ alone”): Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King.
- Acts 4:10-12 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by this name this man stands here before you in good health. He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief corner stone. And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
- Soli Deo Gloria (“to the glory of God alone”): We live for the glory of God alone.