1. THE REFORMATION
October 31, 1517
500th Anniversary 1

2. THE REFORMATION
October 31, 1517
500th Anniversary 2

3. 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

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

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 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

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 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

7. 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

8. There are key lessons to be learned from the Reformation
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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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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