These are when we do that which God tells us not to do; when we break the law that He has put on our hearts and has spelled out for us in His Word.
People are asking the questions, how could this happen? Why do these tragedies so often take place? We’re offered a slew of answers from pundits, and “experts,” the news media, politicians… and anybody with a Facebook or Twitter account. The fact is, these attacks shouldn’t surprise us.
Why? Why are all of us sinners? Why, are we, who are made in God’s Image, universally rebellious against Him?
We believe, because the Bible teaches, that salvation is by grace alone through Christ alone. Our sin is against God. The only way to be reconciled to him is through him, and that’s why Jesus came. The Word became flesh.
“By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” –Ephesians 2:8-9
We do good works not so that we may one day get into heaven, but because we already have a place in heaven.
Sola Scriptura refers to the idea that the Bible is the highest, ultimate, and final authority for faith and life. It has to do with the sufficiency of Scripture; the supreme authority in all spiritual matters.
The Reformers did not start with the five solas intending to implement them as time moved on. No, in fact, Martin Luther’s initial concern had to do with the exploitation of the sale of Indulgences. That was it.
