In the medieval church, sin was viewed as a kind of sickness that could be remedied if we reached out to take the medicine. But the Protestant Reformers sought to recover the clear teaching of Scripture that salvation “depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy” (Rom. 9:16). So what do contemporary Protestants think about the extent of man’s fall, and the role of God’s grace in salvation? The hosts also discuss the biblical word “predestination” as it relates to this issue and contrast it with the idea of “foreknowledge.”
Grace Alone
Series: The Solas of the Reformation
Grace Alone
42 min
Series: The Solas of the Reformation
Grace Alone
42 min
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Series • 6 Episodes
The Solas of the Reformation
Explore AllScripture Alone
As we approach the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, today’s Protestants actually have little to be proud of as we survey the movement as a whole. The content of our messages and the shape of our worship services are largely determined by cultural preferences, marketing strategies, and crowd-pleasing techniques from the entertainment industry, rather […]
Christ Alone
Many Christians in our day, whether liberal or evangelical, declare that there is hope of eternal life apart from explicit faith in Jesus Christ. In fact, according to one survey by George Barna, 35% of America’s evangelical seminary students agreed with the statement, “God will save all good people when they die, regardless of whether […]
Justification by Faith Alone
Once upon a time, Protestants of every variety were identified as those who were committed to the doctrine of “justification through faith alone.” In our day, however, most Protestants are not even familiar with this doctrine. With either stern rigor or happy tips for better living, conservatives and progressives alike end up smothering the gospel […]
Glory to God Alone
As we have seen over the past few weeks, Scripture alone reveals that our redemption was accomplished by the work of Christ alone, and is received by grace through faith alone. In short, God gets all the credit for our salvation from start to finish. As Paul says in Rom 11:35-36, “Who has given him […]
The Radical Reformation
According to a recent Pew study, 53% of American Protestants couldn’t identify Martin Luther as the one who started the Reformation, and fewer than 30% of white Evangelicals were able to identify Protestantism as the faith which embraces the doctrine of justification by faith alone. On this program, the hosts will attempt to show that […]
Attributes of God
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From Him, Through Him, To Him: Why We Worship a God Who Needs Nothing
Worship does not make God glorious but confesses what is already true by those dependent on him. Worship belongs to the order of truth and not the economy of exchange.
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Praying
Adoration can not only anchor us but also lead to surprise, exhilaration, and joy as we realize that our God’s beauty and goodness are inexhaustible. The more we contemplate the character of our God, the more he shocks us with how well he deserves our cry, “Glory!”
Imaging God in Our Hobbies
If the image of God is who we are, then it makes sense it could be seen in many different facets of our lives. It would show up not only in the way we speak or act towards others with holiness, but even in the very desires that guide how we want to spend our time. We would find glimpses of the imprint of God within our callings and vocations, but we would also find it spring up within our play.
What Is the Purpose of Matthew’s Genealogy?
Matthew’s genealogy, properly understood, gives us good news of a gracious God—one who loves us, pursues us, and works through us even when we are sinful (Rom. 5:8). Matthew’s genealogy ultimately points us to this: God has sent his Son, our only Savior, to give us eternal hope.
