THE REFORMATION October 31, 1517 500th Anniversary 1

THE REFORMATION October 31, 1517 500th Anniversary 2

The Solas of the Reformation God's Glory Alone – Our Goal Scripture Alone – Our Authority Grace Alone – Our Hope Faith Alone – Our Response Christ Alone – Our One and Only Savior 3

There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Reformation Review There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation 4

There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Reformation Review There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation God’s glory is our only goal The church sought to maintain political power When the church seeks to promote herself she needs to be reformed 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 5

There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Reformation Review There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation God’s word is our only authority The church sought to limit access to the Bible When the church elevates her own authority, she needs to be reformed 2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 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. 6

There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Reformation Review There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation God’s grace is our only hope The church sold indulgences When the church offers false hope, she needs to be reformed Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. 7

There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Reformation Review There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Faith is our only pleasing response The church sought to manipulate activity When the church demands empty works, she needs to be reformed Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. 8

There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Reformation Review There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation Jesus is our one and only Savior The church embellished the gospel When the church diverts focus from Jesus, she needs to be reformed Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. 9

I Corinthians 2:2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 10

The Reformation Continues We seek God’s glory, not church success We search God’s word, not church dogma We cling to God’s grace, not church demands We respond with faith in God, not faith in works We proclaim our one & only Savior, not religion 11

The Reformation Continues Our Values & Mission For God’s glory we study the scriptures to find grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ God His Word All People Developing Disciple Makers 12