We know that these men and women were Puritans, intent on worshiping God in a simple, Protestant fashion. But did you know? They were also radical Christian parents.
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In this final article in the series, then, we will spend our time focusing on soli Deo gloria, which means: “For the glory of God alone.” Many have said that this sola is like a magnet that draws all the other solas together into one, unified whole. It’s like the glue that binds them in continuity.
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Since Jesus is the founder and perfecter of our faith, it is essential that we affirm the biblical truths concerning the person and work of Christ (Heb. 12:2). For the Reformers, the reality of Christ’s sufficiency is really where the heart of the issue was found.
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Dear Christian, it is time we live like the children of the Reformation. Let the word of God be our guide, not just an inspirational reading. Let it be the worldview curriculum that we use to raise our children in this ungodly world.
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And so it is by faith, alone, in the perfect person and perfect work of Jesus Christ that our children can be justified before God. It is through faith, alone, that they can look away from themselves and gaze upon Christ.
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In the current debate over the use, abuse, and misuse of Aquinas, certain generalizations have been touted so frequently that they are often accepted as fact. One of those generalizations is that our favorite Reformers, Luther and Calvin, uniformly rejected Aquinas. But does this claim hold water?
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As we reflect upon sola Gratia, may we testify to the reality, in both words and actions, that we are the beneficiaries of God’s special grace in Christ. In the context of the family, this testimony fills our home with the pleasing aroma of gospel gratitude.
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So, what does sola Scriptura have to do with the family, the home, and parenting? Well, when it comes to raising our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4), it’s vitally important that we do so according to the ultimate authority of God’s Word.
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The following represents a select number of actual questions recently sent in to the ministry (lightly edited for brevity, clarity, and anonymity).
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As one of his earliest hymns, written in 1523 (a mere six years after nailing the 95 Theses), the words express precisely the inner struggle—and subsequent peace of mind—felt by Luther after learning the truths of the Gospel that had been so thoroughly obscured by the Roman Catholic religion throughout his early life. In short, this psalm described Luther’s own journey in finding forgiveness.
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