5 Solas – Christ Alone

5 Solas - Christ Alone

5 SOLAS – SOLUS CHRISTUS – CHRIST ALONE

Acts 4: 1-12

According to the authority of Scripture Alone we are saved by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in Christ Alone for the Glory of God Alone.

#1 THE COST OF STANDING ON THE TRUTH vv. 1-4

“Our Father, we yearn for a better understanding of spiritual things, that we may know surely what Thy will is for us and for our Nation. Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for—because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.” Senate Opening Prayer, April 18, 1947 by Chaplain Peter Marshall

#2 THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY vv. 5-7

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Matthew 28:18 NIV)

#3 THE CLEAR ANSWER – CENTRALITY OF JESUS vv. 8-10

#4 CHRIST ALONE – EXCLUSIVITY OF JESUS  vv.11-12

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:16-18 (NIV)

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