Five Solas - Session #5 (2025.0.08.03)

07/08/2025 37 min
Five Solas - Session #5 (2025.0.08.03)

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Scott continues the exploration of foundational theological concepts and the five solas of the Protestant Reformation. The discussion starts with personal anecdotes and reminders about human imperfection and trust in God’s truth in a world of increasing technological change. They highlight how, as technology like artificial intelligence can mislead the senses, Christians are called to anchor themselves in God’s word and live from the "inside out."Moving through key Reformation principles, the lesson clarifies the meaning and significance of each sola: grace alone, Christ alone, faith alone, scripture alone, and especially the focus of this episode—God’s glory alone (Soli Deo Gloria). Featuring teaching clips and explanations, Scott emphasizes that salvation and all its blessings are ultimately for God’s glory, not for human boasting. The conversation also addresses theological nuances between faith and works, justification, and the implications of God’s ultimate purpose for believers. Download the Insight Sheets:Blank Insight Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wrc9QuNlvRo8jZ6h8SsV1k2bqOybZPGQ/view?usp=sharingInsight Sheet With Answers:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZM25y3Cxpe0ISWdgdgv6EqLsYYljQEhL/view?usp=sharingKey Topics Discussed:Human imperfection as a reminder of God's perfectionThe impact of technology (especially AI) on perception and truthThe five solas of the Protestant ReformationHistorical context and theological debates around sola fide and sola scripturaDifference between justification by faith and worksThe capstone: Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone)Biblical passages supporting God's glory as the ultimate goalThe stripping away of human boasting in salvationUnderstanding God’s incomprehensibilityAssurance in adoption and participation in God's gloryPrayer and encouragement for living confident in biblical truth