Semper Reformanda: What Does It Mean To Be Reformed? - Part 2

SEMPER REFORMANDA: What Does It Mean To Be Reformed?

Introduction: What does it mean to be reformed?

“Reformed” when used with reference to Christianity is connected to the Protestant Reformation, which literally means to witness for going back to Biblical forms, structure, order, etc.

Soli Deo Gloria: Biblical revelation/authority over human imagination/tradition.

Solus Christus: Mediation of Christ by the appointed means of grace over individual experience

Sola Scriptura: The clear, plain, and whole counsel of the words of Scripture over all influence of humans and institutions.

Sola Fide: Faith alone as the gift and instrumental means for free justification with God over bare external rituals.

Sola Gratia: Salvation from the unmerited favor of God over any combination with good works or election based on foreknowledge.