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The real "Sola Fide" question: What does Grace does in our lives? The inner life of the Trinity? Born again? Don't miss this spectacular edition of CTC with Dr. David Anders!
What must I do to be saved? In this message, we look to Scripture—and the unwavering testimony of Lady Jane Grey—to see that salvation comes not by ritual, merit, or human effort, but by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025Title: Sola FidePreacher: Wayne MeadowsSeries: Romans (Part 13)Passage: Romans 3:27-31
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country. Matthew 9:31 “And they, having departed, they divulged Him in all that land” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus strictly charged the men whose eyes had been healed to see that none knew about what He had done. However, the account now says, “And they, having departed, they divulged Him in all that land.” Charles Ellicott tells of a difference of perception about their actions, saying that the matter “curiously enough, has been answered by most patristic and Roman Catholic commentators in the affirmative, some even maintaining that the command was not meant seriously; and by most Protestant commentators in the negative.” It is hard to see how what is plainly stated in black and white can be intended as anything other than disobedience to the word. There is no hint that Jesus wasn't serious. That must be read into the text. One must wonder, then, why there is a striking divide. A couple of possibilities come to mind. The first is that some noted Roman Catholic theologians may have decided their actions were ok and others fell in line with his analysis. This would not be uncommon. Reading commentaries that span hundreds of years, one can tell why a point is agreed on by various scholars by simply looking at unusual words that are used to make a point. In other words, someone may comment on a verse using the word fructifying. Though this word may not be seen again in his writings, it is used in an analysis of the same verse by numerous later scholars. This tells us that later scholars read his analysis, liked the use of the unusual word, and used it in their own analysis, which mirrors in content that of the older scholar. It is kind of a “follow-the-bandwagon” way of analyzing a verse. A second possibility is that the overall theology of the Roman Catholic Church finds this verse difficult to swallow as being a sign of disobedience because it would then conflict with their own theology in other areas. What needs to be done is to consider why Jesus charged them in the first place and then why Matthew points out their reaction. It could be that there was an immediate reason for Him telling them not to tell others, such as noted in the previous commentary, which said Jesus may not yet have wanted it to be openly accepted that He was the Messiah. By restoring sight to the blind, something Isaiah indicates is something the Messiah would do, it might then spur the masses in a direction not yet desired for Him to accomplish His work. However, there may be a reason for His charging them that would only be understood after He completed His work. In other words, it has been seen that the healing of the woman with a flow of blood mirrored salvation in the church that Christ would establish. The raising of the child mirrors the restoration of Israel after the church age. Thus, it is logical to consider that this account may have something to do with future theology as well. Here we have sight restored to two blind men. This was obviously something they thought Jesus could do, and when they called out to Him, they called Him the Son of David. They believed Him to be the Messiah and that He was capable of healing them. However, after He did so, He gave them a word to be obedient to. In the very next verse, they are shown to be disobedient to the word. Despite their disobedience, there is no later note that they lost their eyesight, something Matthew would surely have recorded. But more, it goes on to say that they divulged Him in all that land. They didn't just tell about Him to their family or in their city, but everywhere they went. Though unstated, accompanying their words would have been praises to God and notes that this was surely the Messiah. It is unlikely they would hail Him as such, believe in Him, and then later say, “Some guy healed us.” Rather, they would say, “We were restored by the Messiah!” So what is this account telling us? It is a note that when one is saved and has seen the light of Christ, that salvation is eternal. Despite their obvious disobedience to the spoken word, they retained their eyesight. If we are honest with ourselves, each person who has been saved by Jesus will openly avow that he has been disobedient to the word we have been given, the word spoken by God, which is then recorded by His apostles. And yet, Jesus continues to save us and allow us to go out and tell others about who He is and what He has done for us. Despite our failing Him, He is full of grace – enough to carry us for all of our days until He brings us to Himself. This must be the reason the words are recorded for us as they are. Life application: Understanding the premise laid out concerning these men, it begs the question of why most Roman Catholic theologians see their actions as not being disobedient, while most Protestants take the opposite view. It may partially be a follow-the-bandwagon thing, but more than that, it shows a vast gulf in the basic theology of the two approaches to the word. Protestants have accepted the five Solas since the Reformation: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), Sola Fide (faith alone), Sola Gratia (grace alone), Solus Christus (Christ alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (glory to God alone). Roman Catholics reject all of these to some extent. They believe Scripture to some point, but add in authoritative edicts from the Vatican, along with the apocrypha. It is Scripture, plus. They believe in faith plus works. They believe in grace, but personal merit is included for “getting out of purgatory” and all kinds of other nonsense. They believe in Christ but also exalt Mary to co-redemptrix. They pray to her, petition her, and build lots of idols of her to worship. They also believe in exalting God, but their theology exalts angels and even the pope within their worship. Everything about Roman Catholicism is “plus.” Because of this, seeing the man's actions as disobedient would return too much emphasis concerning disobedience upon their own corrupt theology, which rejects the word of God as our sole authority that must be adhered to. Most Protestants, however, understand that ignoring or being disobedient to the word is not something that can be denied. Thus, there is an understanding that it is grace that heals us (like the eyes of the blind men), and it is grace that continues to carry us through until the day when Jesus will bring us to Himself (as displayed in their disobedience without being re-blinded for it). We are seeing in these few verses the doctrines of 1) free will, and 2) eternal salvation. Our perception of what Jesus has done and the effectiveness of it in our lives will be understood and worked out in how we perceive what the word “grace” means. The more we understand it, the more willing we will be to adhere to His word. And yet, it will also comfort us when we realize we continue to fail Him from day to day. Lord God, even before Jesus came, we have types, pictures, and prophecies that reveal to us the many things He would do. They literally permeate the Old Testament. And in Jesus' coming, we have hints concerning what things would be like after the completion of His work. Thank You, O God, for giving us such insight to help us make proper decisions about our theology now that we are saved by You through Him. Amen.
In this episode, Sam Waldron contrasts the New Perspective on Paul with the historic Reformed understanding of Sola Fide. Dr. Waldron references multiple resources authored by Jeff Smith and himself in this conversation. These resources can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUIdshIzeXoeHhycsTPi320rdxLvu2Ex/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y0jY9PCCVa4zSDZomcIbfLBi1a3DmdFg/view?usp=sharing For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org
In this episode, Sam Waldron contrasts the New Perspective on Paul with the historic Reformed understanding of Sola Fide. Dr. Waldron references multiple resources authored by Jeff Smith and himself in this conversation. These resources can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUIdshIzeXoeHhycsTPi320rdxLvu2Ex/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y0jY9PCCVa4zSDZomcIbfLBi1a3DmdFg/view?usp=sharing For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org
Send us a textIn all these debates about sola fide, it is often easy to attack a strawman instead of discussing the heart of the matter. In this video, I read through the Sixth Session of the Council of Trent in order to unveil what we actually mean by justification, correcting potential errors in interpretation and understanding. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Sola Fide Subtitle: Men's Prayer Advance 2025 Speaker: Jason Young Broadcaster: Heritage Baptist Church Event: Camp Meeting Date: 4/4/2025 Bible: Luke 18:10-14 Length: 35 min.
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Listen in our service as Pastor Tyler speaks through the third of five sermons in the 'Five Solas.'
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"By Grace alone, through Faith alone, in CHRiSt alone." These famous words, the motto of the Christian Reformation, are carefully dissected in this teaching. CHRiSt alone is put on full display, and we get a few bonus minutes of understanding the Devil's place and role in the Kingdom. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch
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Questions covered: 04:37 – How should I talk with my non-Catholic friends and family as I think about converting myself? 14:28 – The Eucharist seems like magic to me. 21:05 – Some people I know are not Catholic because of the very existence of Satan and the fact that God allowed man to fall. 35:40 – I am a Protestant becoming Catholic, but I do not know how to rebut Sola Fide arguments. 45:02 – I get hung up on intercessory prayers and praying to the saints in general 51:20 – I am Catholic, but I disagree with a lot of orthodox teachings. …
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Today, we are going to be talking about the only thing which separates true Christianity from every other religion or approach to God and life. That concept is faith alone. Faith alone is a humility boosting doctrine. Indeed, Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:8-9 that it is so that we would not boast. Reminding ourselves that we are only going to heaven because of the work of someone else is humiliating. This is why every other religion that is man made doesn't like this concept. Every other religion says you have to do something to convince God to like you! Faith alone is also a God glorifying doctrine. God doesn't need help saving us or need help being convinced to save us. It is His work that He has already done that saves us. He gets all the glory, all the praise, all the recognition that He is the important one here.
Can a Christian really be justified by works? Does not Paul say this is impossible and that we are justified by faith alone? In this challenging section of Scripture, we must keep in mind James' goal: to disciple Christian wholeness—a salvation stronger than straw.
Pastor Gabriel Hughes continues this series through the 5 Solas, the five essential doctrines summarized during the Protestant Reformation, considering the doctrine of Sola Fide and preaching from Ephesians 2:8-10 and other passages. Visit providencecasagrande.com for more info about our church!
Program for 10/31/2024 "Best Of" Reformation: Sola Fide
Sola Fide & Children’s Laughter Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 2:1-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction Context of 12-16 Context of 2:1-16 Context of 1:18-3:20 Justification by Faith Alone Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/E-AporXd1uA Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-17 (King James Version) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of […] The post Sola Fide & Children’s Laughter appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.
How can the core principles of the Reformation help you find strength and purpose in dementia caregiving? In this episode, we reflect on how the Five Solas—the foundational beliefs emphasized during the Reformation—can guide caregivers through every challenge, creating a caregiving journey that honors God and brings peace. These Reformation principles offer caregivers a meaningful foundation for their daily journey. By applying Sola Scriptura, caregivers can draw comfort and guidance from God's Word. Sola Fide reminds them that their worth is in faith, not caregiving perfection, and Sola Gratia assures them that God's grace covers their challenges. With Christ's example of humility and Soli Deo Gloria, caregivers can see every act of caregiving as a way to reflect God's love. This episode provides the tools to approach caregiving with faith, purpose, and the peace that comes from knowing their work honors God. Ever Wonder How To Know What Is Causing Your Caregiver Stress? Take Our FREE Caregiver Stress Assessment Today! https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/quiz Join the FREE Dementia Caregiver Support Facebook Group today for more support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1301886810018410 Are You A Christian Dementia Caregiver Struggling To Cope With Caregiving? Join the FREE "Ask the Dementia Coach" Monthly Meet Up! And be on the podcast, get support and your questions answered. https://thinkdifferentdementia.com/ask Register For Your Personalized Dementia Care Audit Get Individual Guidance & Support! Only One Available Per Month. Be a Co-Creator of the podcast and get a customized audit of your caregiving journey. https://www.thinkdifferentdementia.com/audit Enjoy our podcast? Please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify —it really supports our show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-caregiving-for-families/id1716187550
Series on the Five Solas of the Reformation -Sola Fide (Faith Alone) Pastor Matt Gingerich EWC Livestream October 27, 2024 Join us as we look into God's Word for encouragement and guidance. Thanks for joining us! DONATE: http://edenworshipcenter.co/donate DOWNLOAD: this week's Bulletin to follow along with Sermon Notes and Announcements! - https://bit.ly/3Ty4m3G
Bonus Episode 7 Michael and Zach discuss Sola Fide as the instrumental cause of our salvation leading up to Reformation Day Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/aN2MW6ATzRU Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8 Find more Take 2 Theology content at https://take2pod.wordpress.com/
Christians talk a lot about “faith.” Have you ever wondered what we’re talking about when we talk about “faith?” Join us as Pastor Ben continues our Reformation Series look at Sola Fide by addressing the question: "What is Faith?”
Questions Covered: 02:56 – If a person goes missing and is presumed dead. What would happen if the spouse remarried. 10:10 – I need direction on presidential candidates on the issues of abortion and immigration. What’s your advice? 10:10 – I need direction on presidential candidates on the issues of abortion and immigration. What’s your advice? 19:30 – Could you explain the canonical delict of heresy and notoriety in fact? 28:39 – I bought a rosary at the Vatican gift shop but the center metal had a skull and crossbones instead of a Marian medal. What should I make of this? 32:26 – Can you clarify on Mary remaining a virgin and the meaning of until in the phrase, she remained a virgin until… 37:36 – Can you explain how Pope Benedict can potentially agree with Sola Fide? 44:06 – At mass, a priest encouraged everyone to receive communion and to approach confession afterwards if they needed. Is this okay to do? 46:30 – I was denied absolution, but then another priest gave it to me. Am I absolved? 48:47 – Can we still hold to traditional understanding purgatory? 51:39 – Jesus mentions he is one with the father and mentions all he knows is through the father but claims to not know the end times. Why is that? …
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Nós realmente vivemos o Sola Fide? Esse foi nosso questionamento no último domingo. Fomos ministrados sobre a fé salvífica, e sobre a apresentação que o Apóstolo Paulo faz em Romanos de duas testemunhas — Abraão e Davi —, que creram e por isso foram salvos. Abraão creu e foi salvo pela fé mesmo antes do regime da Lei. Davi creu e foi salvo pela fé durante o regime da Lei. Nós somos salvos pela fé, mesmo após a vigência do regime da Lei. Portanto, a salvação é, do início ao fim, pela fé, um dom de Deus. Essa fé, entretanto, não é mero assentimento mental. É um milagre divino que muda a orientação do nosso coração. Não somos mais de nós mesmos, mas pertencemos a Cristo, nosso Senhor. Mas nossa vida, no dia-a-dia, expressa essa fé? Confiamos em Deus e buscamos seu Reino e Sua justiça? Não podemos deixar de examinar nossa vida, avaliando se de fato vivemos pela fé. __ #FAMÍLIADOSQUECREEM #SÉRIEOPODERDEDEUS Visite nosso site: http://familiadosquecreem.com Compre nossos livros e produtos: http://familiadosquecreem.com/loja Contribua financeiramente: http://familiadosquecreem.com.br/contribuir Conheça nossa escola: http://escolanovamente.com Ouça nossas músicas: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aPdiaGuHcyDVGzvZV4LHy Siga-nos no Instagram: http://instagram.com/familiadosquecreem Curta-nos no Facebook: http://facebook.com/familiadosquecreem Siga-nos no Twitter: http://twitter.com/familiadqc
The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). Pastor Chan teaches on the second of the five solas in this message: Sola Fide.Today's Message Text: Romans 3:27-31Main Idea: Sola fide emphasizes salvation as a free gift, not based on human effort or good deeds, but rather the justification of God. When we trust Christ as Savior, God declares us "not guilty" of sin in His eyes. It is an act entirely of God, performed by God on the basis of Jesus' death on the cross, and is received by us through faith. Nothing we do contributes to our own justification. It is entirely an act of God on the sinner's behalf. Romans 3:28 says For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we do hope you are blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!
2278 - https://www.thetruthpulpit.comThe Reformation gave us The Five Solas, which summarize the foundational doctrines of biblical salvation. In this new series, Don Green unfolds the biblical riches that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, based on the Scriptures alone, to the glory of God alone.Click the icon below to listen. Related Podcasts029: Confident in a Crisis (Through the Psalms) Psalm 28Sola Fide #1Sola Gratia #2
2277 - https://www.thetruthpulpit.comThe Reformation gave us The Five Solas, which summarize the foundational doctrines of biblical salvation. In this new series, Don Green unfolds the biblical riches that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, based on the Scriptures alone, to the glory of God alone.Click the icon below to listen. Related PodcastsSola Gratia #2Sola Gratia #1Sola Scriptura #2
Questions Covered: 03:24 – Did God ordain that women cannot be priests? 07:22 – Is there other meaning of “baptism” other than immersion? 15:04 – When God created the first humans, were they already fallen? 19:10 – Is it essential to affirm people by their biological identity especially to our youth in Catholic schools? 29:15 – Why don’t we baptize children in the womb especially if they are at risk of being miscarried? 36:04 – How can I defend the Church's teaching against Sola Fide? 41:48 – Were there more people around when Adam and Eve were around? Resources: Kenneth W. Kemp, “The Science of Adam” first things, Kenneth W. Kemp, “Science, Theology, and Monogenesis,” 2011, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. 85, No. 2, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, “The Historicity of Adam” and “Defending Adam After Darwin.” 49:24 – What does Hebrew 6:4-7 mean in light of going to confession? 52:46 – Why is there only one incarnation? Why not the Father and Holy Spirit too? …