What are the five solas of the Reformation?
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The five "solas" (Latin for "alone") summarize the Reformation’s recovery of the gospel: Scripture alone, faith alone, grace alone, Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.
Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule for faith and life.
Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus: we are justified by faith alone, by grace alone, in Christ alone.
Soli Deo Gloria: every part of life is to be lived for the glory of God alone. The five hang together — pull one and the gospel sags.
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