During the 16th Century, people like Martin Luther and John Calvin led a reformation that literally changed the world of religion. Led by God, they spear headed a reformation to correct the abuses and heresies of the church. They struck a match that still burns brightly today. Their faithfulness and sacrifice led to what we now refer to as the Protestant Reformation. We, as Southern Baptist, are a part of the “protesters” now known as Protestants. God blessed His church greatly by the willing sacrifice of these reformers. Think about this: the Bible up until that time could only be read in Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. There were almost no translations of the Bible in the language of the common, uneducated person. At that time, many priests were not even required to read the Bible to perform their duties. When Martin Luther translated the Bible into German, it moved the reformation ahead in a way that could never be stopped. Today, we have the Bible in so many translations, we sometimes make an issue out of which translation is the best. You want to know the absolute best translation of the Bible? It is the one you read, understand and obey. Never forget that all translations of the Bible are translations. Many are great, most are good and even the lesser ones are still used by the Holy Spirit to make Christ known.
I will be bringing biblical messages that will feature, if you will, these Five Solas. The Five Alones are: Christ Alone; Faith Alone; Grace Alone; Scripture Alone; and Glory of God Alone.
I am praying for our church family during this series. May the Spirit of God continue to reform us into the glorious image of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor Tom
