8 For by grace you have been saved through faith 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Revelation 2:4-5

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)

95 Theses (October 31, 1517) Indulgences Symptom 95 Theses (October 31, 1517) Indulgences

95 Theses (October 31, 1517) Indulgences Symptom 95 Theses (October 31, 1517) Indulgences “Don't you hear the voices of your dead parents and other relatives crying out, "Have mercy on us, for we suffer great punishment and pain. From this, you could release us with a few alms . . . We have created you, fed you, cared for you and left you our temporal goods. Why do you treat us so cruelly and leave us to suffer in the flames, when it takes only a little to save us?” John Tetzel

9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, Diet of Worms 1521 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone,  was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him,  yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.  John 1:9-11

9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, "Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen." Martin Luther 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone,  was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him,  yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.  John 1:9-11

Where does final authority lay? Sickness Where does final authority lay?

Where does final authority lay? Sickness Where does final authority lay? Rome – Scripture + Church Tradition

Where does final authority lay? Sickness Where does final authority lay? Rome – Scripture + Church Tradition Luther’s Conviction – Scripture Alone

Where does final authority lay? Sickness Where does final authority lay? Rome – Scripture + Church Tradition Luther’s Conviction – Scripture Alone Not advocating private interpretation.

Where does final authority lay? Sickness Where does final authority lay? Rome – Scripture + Church Tradition Luther’s Conviction – Scripture Alone Not advocating private interpretation. Not stating tradition is not relevant.

Where does final authority lay? Sickness Where does final authority lay? Rome – Scripture + Church Tradition Luther’s Conviction – Scripture Alone Not advocating private interpretation. Not stating tradition is not relevant. Scripture should judge tradition, not tradition Scripture

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:19-21

What is your final Authority?

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority Secular – Don’t acknowledge God and I do as I please

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority Secular – Don’t acknowledge God and I do as I please Religious – Do acknowledge God and I do as I please

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority Secular – Don’t acknowledge God and I do as I please Religious – Do acknowledge God and I do as I please Tradition is my authority

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority Secular – Don’t acknowledge God and I do as I please Religious – Do acknowledge God and I do as I please Tradition is my authority Religious – my church tradition is my final authority.

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority Secular – Don’t acknowledge God and I do as I please Religious – Do acknowledge God and I do as I please Tradition is my authority Religious – my church tradition is my final authority. Family – my family is my final authority.

What is your final Authority? I am my own authority Secular – Don’t acknowledge God and I do as I please Religious – Do acknowledge God and I do as I please Tradition is my authority Religious – my church tradition is my final authority. Family – my family is my final authority. Secular – the culture is my final authority.

2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’ 5 But you say, ‘If anyone tells his father or his mother, “What you would have gained from me is given to God,” 6 he need not honor his father.’ So for the sake of your tradition you have made void the word of God. Matthew 15:2-6

9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, Diet of Worms 1521 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone,  was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him,  yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.  John 1:9-11

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Diet of Worms 1521 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone,  was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him,  yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.  John 1:9-11

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Grandson disowned for marrying Protestant Diet of Worms 1521 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone,  was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him,  yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.  Grandson disowned for marrying Protestant John 1:9-11

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V Grandson disowned for marrying Protestant Diet of Worms 1521 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone,  was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him,  yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.  Grandson disowned for marrying Protestant John 1:9-11

10 The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:10-11