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Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church Orlando FL

Oct 31, 2017

Soli Deo gloria emphasizes the glory of God as the goal of life. Rather than striving to please church leaders, keep a list of rules, or guard our own interests, our goal is to glorify the Lord. The idea of soli Deo gloria is found in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to...


Oct 31, 2017

Solus Christus emphasizes the role of Jesus in salvation. The Roman Catholic tradition had placed church leaders such as priests in the role of intercessor between the laity and God. Reformers emphasized Jesus’ role as our “high priest” who intercedes on our behalf before the Father. Hebrews 4:15 teaches, “For...


Oct 31, 2017

Sola gratia emphasizes grace as the reason for our salvation. In other words, salvation comes from what God has done rather than what we do. Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches, “For 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...


Oct 31, 2017

Sola Fide emphasizes salvation as a free gift. The Roman Catholic Church at the time of the Reformation emphasized the use of indulgences (donating money) to buy status with God. Good works, including baptism, were seen as required for salvation. Sola fide stated that salvation is a free gift to all who accept it by...


Oct 31, 2017

We often give God our leftovers. “If I get done with all my other stuff, then I’ll make sure to leave time to pray/read bible/go to church, etc…” God is calling us to live a transformed life. God is asking us to see what happens when we trust in Him with the best of what we have and the first of our possessions....